anyone have any idea about stud puller?

[Deafautotech]

i am looking for usa made stud puller but i don't use it a lot but i need a stud remover if i need it in case what will it happen like exhaust manifold broke(nut) left stud on cylinder head while on vehicle. i dont worry about if i had it pull cylinder head out to replacement of cylinder head like i did in mercury/Lincoln dealership because i got a lot of burnt valve on cylinder head and customers want new cylinder head assembly (some of them are covered by warranty) if customer said send to machine shop then we can pull head out and send to machine shop... so anyone have recommend stud remover set?

 

[wythors]

For Christmas my wife bought me a set of metric and a set of SAE stud pullers by Mac that she scored on eBay for $60. Brand new. I haven't had a chance to use them yet, but they look to be made by the same company that made the Matco's that I've borrowed in the past. Very nice stuff.

 

[Deafautotech]

is it made in usa?? i am prefer to buy usa made because i know how to get it warranty..

 

[krusty the clown]

they look an awful lot like asenmachers so i doubt it............

 

[Deafautotech]

ummm... any idea??

 

[Uncle Buck]

is it made in usa?? i am prefer to buy usa made because i know how to get it warranty..

I hate to mention them but Snap-on has a great set that covers a wide range of bolt applications, but like everything else they sell it does not come cheap. They look like milling machine collets and have a special little holder they are secured in prior to use, they come in a little box. I am sure their are others out their of the same design if you look hard enough.

Also sears sells on for about $25.00 designed to be used with a 1/2" ratchet that they have sold forever likewise others offer a similar product.

 

[Deafautotech]

I hate to mention them but Snap-on has a great set that covers a wide range of bolt applications, but like everything else they sell it does not come cheap. They look like milling machine collets and have a special little holder they are secured in prior to use, they come in a little box. I am sure their are others out their of the same design if you look hard enough.

Also sears sells on for about $25.00 designed to be used with a 1/2" ratchet that they have sold forever likewise others offer a similar product.

yeah i did saw snap on stud remover but it said it have "remover/installer"... i dont want pay the tool that i maybe use it once a while like one in month...

 

[78jeepstang]

I've used the Craftsman one a pretty fair amount and it does quite well for the price. Most recently, I broke some exhaust studs on a Jaguar XJ-S, which if any of you know that engine, is a bear to work on. The Craftsman puller got them all out hassle-free. I'm sure the Snap-On ones are awesome and if money was no object i'd own a set, but for $25 bucks, the Craftsman one works wonders.

 

[Deafautotech]

I've used the Craftsman one a pretty fair amount and it does quite well for the price. Most recently, I broke some exhaust studs on a Jaguar XJ-S, which if any of you know that engine, is a bear to work on. The Craftsman puller got them all out hassle-free. I'm sure the Snap-On ones are awesome and if money was no object i'd own a set, but for $25 bucks, the Craftsman one works wonders.

i own one of craftsman stud remover and i almost never use it since i bought it.. i only use like 3 or 4 for almost 5 years... but i was noticed that ford are use a lot exhaust studs on ford vehicles... so i am rather to have it instead i am SOL...

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

S/O Stud pullers

I don't own this set but are by far the best set i have used, but they come with a price. Like mentioned in the other post they are individual collets for a particular size. I own the MAC SAE and metric set, which are made by Assenmacher Specialty Tools (bluepoint ones are sourced from them too). The only thing i don't like about using this type is they mar the threads, but not enough to render them useless, but you notice that the nut does not screw on the stud as easy.....

http://www.asttool.com/search_results.php?stype=general&category=stud puller

 

[Deafautotech]

S/O Stud pullers

Buy far the best set i have used, but they come with a price. Like mentioned in the other post they are individual collets for a particular size. I own the MAC SAE and metric set, which are made by Assenmacher Specialty Tools (bluepoint ones are sourced from them too). The only thing i don't like about using this type is they mar the threads, but not enough to render them useless, but you notice that the nut does not screw on the stud as easy.....

http://www.asttool.com/search_results.php?stype=general&category=stud puller

is that picture as Snap on set??

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

yeah thats the snap on brand stud pullers

 

[Merkava_4]

I used to use this set during my military years. You screw the threaded piece onto the stud, and then you slide the shell over it and hold it still while you tighten it with two wrenches. It grabs ahold of the stud like a vice and does not damage the stud. There are a lot of removers out there but this is the only one I've used that you can easily install the studs too. An extremely sweet tool.

 

[Merkava_4]

It looks like jimmycrackcorn beat me to it.

 

[Merkava_4]

You don't have to buy the whole set; you can buy these pieces individually if you know which size studs you'll be working with all the time. Give me the stud sizes and I'll give you the individual part numbers!

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have the standard and metric Snap-On sets that are pictured, the dowel pin collets with a slide hammer adapter, the pipe ****** collets, and a 3/4" coarse puller. I found the sets at pawn shops, e-bay, and auctions. They are invaluable when you need them. When I ordered the pipe ****** collets from Snap-On, they came on a card with the OEM that makes them, but they only market them to Snap-On.

 

[Merkava_4]

^ ^ ^
That's right, the threaded part is called the collet right? And what is the part called that you hook your wrenches onto?

If used this kit before, but I've forgotten the names of the individual pieces.

 

[scotte]

so its like a really expensive version of locking two nuts together one the stud?


what the hell its snap on i'll take two

 

[eschoendorff]

I've used the Craftsman one a pretty fair amount and it does quite well for the price. Most recently, I broke some exhaust studs on a Jaguar XJ-S, which if any of you know that engine, is a bear to work on. The Craftsman puller got them all out hassle-free. I'm sure the Snap-On ones are awesome and if money was no object i'd own a set, but for $25 bucks, the Craftsman one works wonders.

I've always wondered how well the Cman one worked....

 

[Merkava_4]

so its like a really expensive version of locking two nuts together one the stud?

Uh . . . it works better than that yes.

 

[Merkava_4]

Alright, this is how it works; are you ready?

The theaded stud looks like this: //////////__ //////////

You see that unthreaded section at the middle of the stud? You thread the collet up to that unthreaded section and then back off, leaving 2 or 3 threads exposed.

Then. . .

You screw the above housing over the collet by turning the housing bolt at the end of the housing.

You hold the housing still by the large hex flats while you turn the housing bolt with the smaller hex flats; hence, what I said earlier about the two wrenches.

You now turn the housing by the large hex flats for tightening or removing the stud.

Any questions?

 

[Jbullfrog]

To add to Merkava's explanation: The inside of the housing is tapered. This applies pressure to the sides of the collet similiar to a drill chuck on a bit as you tighten the bolt. The flat slot on the collet keeps it from turning inside the housing.

I have used mine to remove broken bolts that had 4 threads exposed. Since it is centered on the stud/bolt, you can apply more torque and rock the stud back and forth to break it loose.

I gave $50 for my standard set at a down town pawn shop that didn't know what it was. You can find them on E-bay for under $100, search for "stud puller", Snap-On collet, or CG-500.

 

[Uncle Buck]

S/O Stud pullers

I don't own this set but are by far the best set i have used, but they come with a price. Like mentioned in the other post they are individual collets for a particular size. I own the MAC SAE and metric set, which are made by Assenmacher Specialty Tools (bluepoint ones are sourced from them too). The only thing i don't like about using this type is they mar the threads, but not enough to render them useless, but you notice that the nut does not screw on the stud as easy.....

http://www.asttool.com/search_results.php?stype=general&category=stud puller

I bought a very stripped version of that exact set many years ago for $5.00, the only problem was that I got only about 5 of the individual collets for it with the set, but for the money I figured I could not kick!

 

[Uncle Buck]

It looks like jimmycrackcorn beat me to it.

Nope, I beat you all to it; at least in description. The only thing I missed was posting the picture! However I have learned something about this set I was not aware of, they are stud installers as well as removers!

 

[Merkava_4]

Bump!

We never did get a response back from Deafautotech after all the work we put into this thread.

 

[Deafautotech]

Bump!

We never did get a response back from Deafautotech after all the work we put into this thread.

oh sorry, i was busy while i am on vacation.. so i like the snap on set but for budget as it is out... i only need to pull old broke stud...

 

[Merkava_4]

It's nice of you to finally show up at your own thread.

You asked us what we recommended for a stud puller. . .

I think you got your answer!

 

[tim096]

I have the so and recommend it awsome tool, if you are looking for something cheaper,and fit it tight places try the 1/4 drive tork sockets sold by so and mac. I have a set of these and use them a lot for broken studs in exhaust manifolds.

 

[TNToy]

The cornwell ones work fine. The Snappy's are a better design, but I've always managed to get 'em out with the Cornwell ones. They're just set of three tapered rollers inside, that squeeze tighter the harder they're torqued. But when you stop pushing (ratchet) they stop biting.

But they're cheaper... and don't hurt the stud. However, I dunno for certain if they're USA made. Some Cornwell stuff is not.

 

[wilbilt]

I have an ancient Bonney that looks similar to this;

The teeth on the "wheel" are angled and have a deeper bite, but you get the idea. I have no complaints, although a short/broken stud would be more easily removed with the $$$ collet type.

 

[ImportTuner]

I have an ancient Bonney that looks similar to this;

The teeth on the "wheel" are angled and have a deeper bite, but you get the idea. I have no complaints, although a short/broken stud would be more easily removed with the $$$ collet type.

I have a similar look puller made by Craftsman .. used to use it on motorcycle heads ... with broken studs ... think it cost me a whole $20 ...

 

[Rickster]

I have a Craftsman and a Wright like the one above, but I've got this Snapon one (A80A)that looks like this:

 

[Uncle Buck]

I have an ancient Bonney that looks similar to this;

The teeth on the "wheel" are angled and have a deeper bite, but you get the idea. I have no complaints, although a short/broken stud would be more easily removed with the $$$ collet type.

I have an old Crafty like that; I also have an old Plomb that I wish I could show a picture of.

 

[Jbullfrog]

I have a Plomb or Proto that looks like a deepwell socket with a 1/2" hole through the end. You put the tube over the stud and then insert 1 of 2 wedges through the side hole of it. It does work well.

 

[drbill]

I have a set of Mac Internal Cam/Roller-Type Stud Extractors.
Great for getting into tight spots and where you don't care if you damage the threads.
I can't find them on Mac's sight, maybe they don't make them anymore. But Stanley mentions them as being new in 07 http://www.stanleyproto.com/default...ctorTools.htm&LEFT=PR_2007ExtractorToolsL.htm
My Mac's are at least 15 years old.