exhaust spring puller...where???

[bluemonster1]

I need a really good exhaust spring puller.The one I purchased from Royal Dist. didn't last to long.Tried making one myself,but it started to bend and failed me also.Need a good strong ridgid one.Any idea's where to find one or how to make a good one.

 

[pipdviper]

try going to the dealer and look in the Parts Unlimited off road (motorcycle) catalogue

 

[bufalobob]

buy a couple of cheap screwdrivers in different sizes. secure the handle in a vise. put a cutting disc on a angle grinder & cut a slot on the blade & also at a angle on one side - instant spring puller.

bob

 

[edunn69]

Throw away that spring puller and get a piece of heavy duty string about 1/16" dia.
The string can fit in places that a tool can't. You can even fish the string around a pipe if you can't get your hand in there.

 

[PZ 1]

http://search.ebay.com/search/searc...ftrt=1&ftrv=1&saprclo=&saprchi=&fsop=1&fsoo=1

Push-pull tool:
http://www.rodneydickman.com/n117.html

 

[Mills]

Vice-grip

Works every time and I don't slip off and rack my hands on anything.

 

[snomofo]

I've made mine and some for others out of scrap antenna. Find a scrap antenna and slowly work the smallest end into a hook (best to chuck it in a vise and hammer the tip into a hook). Make a handle out of whatever, drill a slightly smaller hole into the handle. Press the antenna through the handle, bend over 90 degrees and secure it with a screw. I have three of different lengths. The antenna works well as it will bend somewhat to allow access to some of the more inaccessable springs.

 

[Fardoche]

Visegrips work but are sometimes awkward to use in tight spots.

The best tool ever to remove springs is bale twine or similar small rope. Once you try it you won't believe how easy it is. Fits in tight spots, can pull on it from 1-2 feet away, and you don't burn your hands on the exhaust system.

 

[DV8]

All good ideas, I used the end of a fish tape...used to pull wire in conduit. already has hook end just cut to length, Works great..

 

[Vmax Al]

Coat hanger and bend as you go in tight spots, feels a little safer than twine to me.

 

[sxr70001]

You can buy them from Dennis Kirk or JR Graham too.

 

[Fardoche]

New baling twine has around 100 pounds breaking strenght.
Should be more than enough.
Even the old chaffed ones will work in a pinch.

 

[yamaholic22]

Snap On has them

 

[jholden]

I use a snap on seal puller. It has two nice grips and a tough little hook. I use it for tons of different stuff.