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boundstaffpress · 12-06-2007, 05:37 PM

I found a cache of Kent Moore tools in a shop I'm cleaning out. Can you help me identify them?

These are the numbers
J-6874-8
J-6874-9
J-7817
J-7818
J-8458 - Spring tool?
J-9435-1
J-9435-2
J-9439-2
J-9510-1
J-9510-2
J-9513-1
J-9513-2
J-9513-3
J-9532
J-9535
J-9537
J-9542-1
J-9546
J-9557
J-9583
J-21179-1
J-21239-1

DavesRide · 12-06-2007, 08:33 PM

As a HasBeen Gm tech I would dig further for info. Many of the round discs appear to be seal installer's for what I don't know. I have seen something the same as or like the top center piece. It has been put together backwards in pic. It may all just be throw aways from old recall tools? They are probably pretty specific. I personally would search for a spell and then keep them around as long as I could and or make them into "Special Tools" for my next project as needed. I do know that old "other make vehicles" go for good money. 2cent Dave

ChevLoRay · 12-06-2007, 08:36 PM

I'd keep them, even if I didn't know what each was specifically supposed to do. Heck, make a display board and get some self-adhesive letters/numbers and make it look professional, or like something a dealership may have had in their shop for the mechanics.

**clay68c10** · 12-06-2007, 11:34 PM

I was thinking that top center one with the wingnut would be good for compressing auto trans clutch pack springs.
Looks like a bunch of seal or bushing adapters also.

**kwmech** · 12-06-2007, 11:50 PM

I have a GM Kent Moore book--------------but unfortunatly I am in the middle of moving and it's in a box somewhere. May come across it in a week or 2

68C15 · 12-07-2007, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clay68c10

I was thinking that top center one with the wingnut would be good for compressing auto trans clutch pack springs.

that's because that is what the tool is designed for. I have the OTC version which works better. I use mine in a drill press for speed and simplicity.

I agree, the others look like bearing/seal drivers. take a piece of 3/4 plywood and drill some angles holes in it for old push rods. then hang the stuff on that on the wall.

boundstaffpress · 12-07-2007, 09:23 AM

Thanks for the encouragement guys. I did find a pic of the trans spring compressor in one of my books. I will pack em all back in the box and shelf them for now.

The shop I'm cleaning used to me a school auto shop 12 years ago, so most of the tools are/were quite usable. I just don't know when I'll use them.

PanelDeland · 12-07-2007, 07:27 PM

You can also try pawpaws site for tools stuff.He has a lot of knowledge and some very knowledgeable members there.Just search members and pawpaw here and there is a link.

12-06-2007, 05:37 PM	#1
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Kent Moore tools What is what? I found a cache of Kent Moore tools in a shop I'm cleaning out. Can you help me identify them? These are the numbers J-6874-8 J-6874-9 J-7817 J-7818 J-8458 - Spring tool? J-9435-1 J-9435-2 J-9439-2 J-9510-1 J-9510-2 J-9513-1 J-9513-2 J-9513-3 J-9532 J-9535 J-9537 J-9542-1 J-9546 J-9557 J-9583 J-21179-1 J-21239-1 Attached Images __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

12-06-2007, 08:33 PM	#2
DavesRide Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Garageless, Missouri Posts: 408	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? As a HasBeen Gm tech I would dig further for info. Many of the round discs appear to be seal installer's for what I don't know. I have seen something the same as or like the top center piece. It has been put together backwards in pic. It may all just be throw aways from old recall tools? They are probably pretty specific. I personally would search for a spell and then keep them around as long as I could and or make them into "Special Tools" for my next project as needed. I do know that old "other make vehicles" go for good money. 2cent Dave __________________ R.I.P ESLL Even as the body dies the spirit lives on in the people you touched

12-06-2007, 08:36 PM	#3
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? I'd keep them, even if I didn't know what each was specifically supposed to do. Heck, make a display board and get some self-adhesive letters/numbers and make it look professional, or like something a dealership may have had in their shop for the mechanics. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-06-2007, 11:34 PM	#4
clay68c10 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Centennial, CO Posts: 2,935	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? I was thinking that top center one with the wingnut would be good for compressing auto trans clutch pack springs. Looks like a bunch of seal or bushing adapters also. __________________ ClusterTruck: 68 C10 Bought in 89, wrecked in 03. Slow low $ rebuild started '17. 6.0 & TKO http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=788602 93 K1500 Short Step, 350, NV4500, EBL flash ECU. Vortec heads & roller cam someday... 05 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. 3” lift & 6-speed 02 E320 the insurance total “free car” 13 Tahoe LTZ

12-06-2007, 11:50 PM	#5
kwmech Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Colfax-California Posts: 8,499	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? I have a GM Kent Moore book--------------but unfortunatly I am in the middle of moving and it's in a box somewhere. May come across it in a week or 2

12-07-2007, 09:23 AM	#7
boundstaffpress Jamie Hyneman is my twin Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: La Junta, Colorado Posts: 705	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? Thanks for the encouragement guys. I did find a pic of the trans spring compressor in one of my books. I will pack em all back in the box and shelf them for now. The shop I'm cleaning used to me a school auto shop 12 years ago, so most of the tools are/were quite usable. I just don't know when I'll use them. __________________ Justin SOLD 1967 K10 Fleetside, 283, Front and Rear Posi SOLD Color Wiring Diagrams Now in High Resolution V8 and Cab and Cab and Chassis

12-07-2007, 07:27 PM	#8
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Kent Moore tools What is what? You can also try pawpaws site for tools stuff.He has a lot of knowledge and some very knowledgeable members there.Just search members and pawpaw here and there is a link. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil" Last edited by PanelDeland; 12-07-2007 at 07:27 PM.



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