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Mine are not those illustrated, I got that pic off the 'Net. I have no idea what mine cost, I've had them for years and they were provided as part of my tool kit by my employer (the tools became our own and didn't have to be returned when we left - in my case, after 37 years).
Hi Richard,
The trick is grinding the inner one, one has to be ground on the outside the other on the inside so you keep the jaw alignment right. Took a bit of messing around but I got it in the end, works a treat now.
A bit off topic I've sold the RR with the Chrysler and I've now got a 96 Disco with a 300 Tdi, got a bit of a bargain. Off up North, Denham I think with the D3 next school hols, can't wait for the break it's been a long time coming.
After 37 years, I think there must be some precedent under English Common Law that the tools are yours - kind of like the law re private paths being public access after some length of time - a lot less than 37 years I might add. Regardless, you have earned them.Quote:
Originally Posted by p38arover
I think the tool you modified is still better than what I found per below, but the the price was right and I did not have to grind anything.
The set was about twenty dollars, (Lee Valley Tools 25K65.01), and the one plier with the curved bent nose works surprisingly well. The pointy curved bent nose facilitates both digging the centre pin out and then pulling on the outer portion as well.
If there is a problem, the handles are too long so the tool works best with the wheel removed.