The Ford Barn

russcc · 02-16-2020, 07:57 PM

I have used this tool for both modern & EV8 Fords, and works great for tie rod ends, and other taper seat parts. I just used it to get that tough to get at shock link out of the radius rod next to the backing plate. I didn't think it would work in that limited space, but it did the job in no time. I believe it was about $30. 1o years ago, and has paid for itself many times over.

19Fordy · 02-17-2020, 11:06 AM

That is a really neat tool. They are still available.
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-39...PT8GCQ68J247SF

Mart · 02-17-2020, 11:53 AM

I'm really annoyed because I had one just like that, it has served me well over the years. I also used it to remove the rear shock studs.

I managed to very slightly bend the part that surrounds the joint. I straightened it in the press, and wanting it to go just a bit more I gave it another pull on the press and it snapped! I should have left it alone. I doubt anything I can buy today will be as good.

Serves me right for trying to fix something that wasn't actually broke.

Mart.

tubman · 02-17-2020, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

That is a really neat tool. They are still available.
https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-39...PT8GCQ68J247SF

Nice that they are still available. That one doesn't look quite as beefy as the one Russ has.

swedishsteel · 02-17-2020, 01:54 PM

Did a little search and found that KD Tools and OTC have similar ones, look stronger than the one on amazon. I refuse to buy anything from amazon.

supereal · 02-17-2020, 02:50 PM

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We use a tool commonly known as a "pickle fork". It is a tapered heavy fork that is placed between the parts and whacked enough to do the job. I still have mine from my days as a Ford mechanic in the 1950's. Look for a SnapOn or other tool dealer to get one.

flatheadmurre · 02-17-2020, 03:13 PM

A picklefork is only good if you are throwing the part into the garbage after removing it...any rubber seals and often part itself gets damaged using it...
I have a few different styles pullers and the best is made from Facom and has adjustable gap.

woodiewagon46 · 02-17-2020, 03:32 PM

Right, the puller is the preferred way to go, rather than beating the part using a "pickle fork". Plus, if you don't have a new rubber boot you can use it over, with the pickle fork, it's usually ruined.

derek costello · 02-17-2020, 03:52 PM

Yes they are great mine was $12. from Harbour Freight, excellent tool.!

russcc · 02-18-2020, 04:20 PM

Got a couple PMs asking who made it. It has KD 3918 stamped on it. Forgot to add that it often takes a good rap with a heavy bludgeon to unseat the taper. The thing also take a beating and comes up smiling as if to say "you couldn't hurt me if you tried" It is one tough tool.

02-16-2020, 07:57 PM	#1
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Tool for removing tapered parts I have used this tool for both modern & EV8 Fords, and works great for tie rod ends, and other taper seat parts. I just used it to get that tough to get at shock link out of the radius rod next to the backing plate. I didn't think it would work in that limited space, but it did the job in no time. I believe it was about $30. 1o years ago, and has paid for itself many times over. Last edited by russcc; 04-03-2020 at 08:48 AM.

02-17-2020, 11:06 AM	#2
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 11,605	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts That is a really neat tool. They are still available. https://www.amazon.com/GEARWRENCH-39...PT8GCQ68J247SF

02-17-2020, 11:53 AM	#3
Mart Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Solihull, England. Posts: 9,088	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts I'm really annoyed because I had one just like that, it has served me well over the years. I also used it to remove the rear shock studs. I managed to very slightly bend the part that surrounds the joint. I straightened it in the press, and wanting it to go just a bit more I gave it another pull on the press and it snapped! I should have left it alone. I doubt anything I can buy today will be as good. Serves me right for trying to fix something that wasn't actually broke. Mart.

02-17-2020, 01:54 PM	#5
swedishsteel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 357	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts Did a little search and found that KD Tools and OTC have similar ones, look stronger than the one on amazon. I refuse to buy anything from amazon.

02-17-2020, 02:50 PM	#6
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) We use a tool commonly known as a "pickle fork". It is a tapered heavy fork that is placed between the parts and whacked enough to do the job. I still have mine from my days as a Ford mechanic in the 1950's. Look for a SnapOn or other tool dealer to get one.

02-17-2020, 03:13 PM	#7
flatheadmurre Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 3,045	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts A picklefork is only good if you are throwing the part into the garbage after removing it...any rubber seals and often part itself gets damaged using it... I have a few different styles pullers and the best is made from Facom and has adjustable gap.

02-17-2020, 03:32 PM	#8
woodiewagon46 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Island,NY Posts: 1,568	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts Right, the puller is the preferred way to go, rather than beating the part using a "pickle fork". Plus, if you don't have a new rubber boot you can use it over, with the pickle fork, it's usually ruined.

02-17-2020, 03:52 PM	#9
derek costello Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Niagara Falls Canada Posts: 119	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts Yes they are great mine was $12. from Harbour Freight, excellent tool.!

02-18-2020, 04:20 PM	#10
russcc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2,871	Re: Tool for removing tapered parts Got a couple PMs asking who made it. It has KD 3918 stamped on it. Forgot to add that it often takes a good rap with a heavy bludgeon to unseat the taper. The thing also take a beating and comes up smiling as if to say "you couldn't hurt me if you tried" It is one tough tool.