Kent Moore tools?? Help

dropforged · Oct 15, 2013

Hi,

I think I have a Kent Moore crowfoot. The wrench has KM of USA logo with a
J5680 stamped above. I'm curious about the history of Kent Moore and when this wrench may have been made.

Thanks,
Chris

kamesama980 · Oct 15, 2013

I know they made a lot of special service tools for GM. Good brand AFAIK.

Charles (in GA) · Oct 15, 2013

Kent-Moore still manufactures tools. They are specialty tools for the automotive and equipment industrys. They make special tools called out in car manuals, transmission manuals, etc. Link below lists over 1100 items. They are apparently, a division of SPX who also owns OTC, another specialty tool manufacturer.

http://www.toolsource.com/kentmoore-m-42.html

Charles

Blue XJ · Oct 15, 2013

I used to work for SPX, which 'owns' Kent-Moore, they are good stuff.

Kent-Moore is usually more GM oriented special service tools, similar to how Miller goes with Chrysler and Rotunda goes with Ford and OTC is aftermarket/universal.

WWIIjeep · Oct 15, 2013

Charles (in GA) said:
They are apparently, a division of SPX who also owns OTC, another specialty tool manufacturer.

Bosch bought SPX Service Solutions--and therefore, Kent-Moore and OTC--last year.

jabberwoki · Oct 15, 2013

Other wise know as "spent more tools"

automaticgiant · Dec 4, 2021

hey @Blue XJ i was wondering if you could help me figure out the difference between a
Kent-Moore J-24790-D Detroit Diesel Engine Tune-Up Kit
Kent-Moore J-24790-C Detroit Diesel Engine Tune-Up Kit
is it common for them to make a new revision or something or do you think it's more likely that these are significantly different?
I've got a dd 6-71 (series 71 inline 6)

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