I use these. The head swivels 360 and is double ended so you can have a notch on either side as needed by the orientation of the clamp.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Hose-Clamp-Plier-For-clic-and-clic-r-type-hose-clamp-/261823973792?hash=item3cf5ecc9a0&item=261823973792&vxp=mtr
I bought a blind puller kit off of e-bay a couple of years ago and have used it quite a bit, everything from pilot bearings to wheel bearings on bicycles. The cost somewhere between $50 and $125 depending on how many mandrels come with the kit.
They look a lot like that SIR Tools kit but cost...
Here is a link to the complete unit, comes with a filter:
http://www.mastertoolrepair.com/search.php?osCsid=prkog4hdbbomdm5conh0qqh1f3&keywords=FS-14-050
I don't know if one of the cartridge filters would be noisier or quieter. I believe that the filter size is mostly dictated by the size on the inlet, on this one the inlet is 1/2" and the Solberg #4 is usually spec'd for 1/2" inlet.
Here is a link that shows you what you're looking for: http://www.allpartsinc.com/ProductDesc.aspx?code=1312100377&type=0&eq=
Adding a Solberg #4 actually makes it a bit quieter.
The pump on this compressor is an ABAC T29S
You're looking for
Filter Adapter Plate
Product #: 1312100377
Brand: ABAC
Description: Filter Adapter PLatr, T29S / OLD # FSAD01 - NOW 1312100377
Should be able to get it online from Master Tool Repair or from I90 Center for $12-$15 or so...