Anybody have any part numbers for the few special tools you need?I work at a car dealership(pontiac)but need the "J" tool part numbers to access them.They are all pullers.Any ideas are also welcome!

 

Kent-Moore T-56 service tools
J 28537-17 Input bearing race installer
J 39371 First/Second gear synchronizer installer
J 39430 Transmission holding fixture
J 39431 Fifth/Sixth driven gear puller
J 39433 Input shaft seal installer
J 39435 Mainshaft/Countershaft bearing race installer
J 39437 Fifth/Sixth shift rail bushing installer
J 39438 Countershaft bearing installer
J 39439 Shift rail bushing remover and installer set
J 39440 Rear extension housing seal installer
J 39441 Fifth/Sixth driven gear installer
J 39442 Mainshaft/Countershaft extension bearing remover
J 39443 Mainshaft/Countershaft extension bearing remover
J 39444 Countershaft/Extension end play rods
J 39473 Mainshaft/Countershaft extension bearing installer and adapter
J 39511 Countershaft bearing remover
J 39546 Mainshaft rear support bearing race installer
J 39547 Countershaft press adapter
J 39594 Input shaft bearing race remover
J 39789 Mainshaft support bearing race remover
J 39790 Mainshaft bearing race remover
J 39791 Countershaft bearing race remover
J 41099 Skip shift sensor socket

her you go. most of these tools aren't really necessary. the 5/6 puller is, but it can be substituted with a 15" or so 2 jaw puller, and a regular bearing puller on all of the bearings.

 

You will only need this one...
J 39431 Fifth/Sixth driven gear puller

and a bridge puller (J-8433), or just a universal bridge will work.

 

how much do them run?

 

Anyone know where to buy the J 39444 Tools?

 

Call Kent Moore to get pricing on new.

Call around to local tool places to see if any can order K-M tools. I found one place in Albuquerque when I lived there; no idea what's near you.

Used has saved me $ over new.

But, I use zero K-M tools to rebuild the T56.

 

Damn.. I used My Socket Set, made a custom Puller, and 3 different Snap Ring Plyers.

 

Agreed. Unless any pressed on bearings need replaced that's all you need!

 

I forgot one.. A basic punch set.

 

The only thing I need is a way to measure the endplay on the extension housing.

 

Dial Indicator.

 

I have a dial indicator, but dont I need a shaft that goes through the countershaft?

 

Yup..the Countershaft Endplay Tool.

 

First, don't buy the KM tool, it's a pain to use and if the 5/6th gear is on the main shaft pretty tight, it's worthless (ask me how I know). Also, to use the KM tool, you have to remove the shift plate in order to slide the tool onto the 5/6 gear. I have overhauled more T56/TR6060 than I can remember and some 5/6th gears just come off by hand and some you have to use a puller to get off. The best thing to do is buy a 9" 3 jaw puller from Harbor Freight and modify it by using some 3/16" metal stock from Home Depot and cut to length (pm me for specs). Other tools are:

Snap ring tool (need 3 different kinds)

Torx (I think 35)

Tube or KM 5/6 gear installer

I'll post some pictures later.

 

For the Kent-Moore tools go here:

http://www.handsontools.com/Kent-Moore-Tools_c_880.html

This is the modified 3 jaw puller I use. I use the short extensions for the Fbody T56 and the longer ones for the Vette T56.



This is the 5-6 driven gear installer and the adapter.



These are the end play tools. Short one for the cluster shaft and the long one for extension shaft.



Here is the Fbody puller in action.