Exhaust pipe separating tool

[Gary S.]

I just received an Eastwood catalog today with a tool that I had never seen before. It is a tool designed to grip both sides of an exhaust pipe joint and pull them apart, once they are clamped in. Has anyone used this tool before? It sure beats my "beat the pipes apart with a BA hammer" technique. I learn new things every day. Secondly they claim that it is good for 2- 21/4" pipes. Since my 72 LT1 has 2 1/2" inch pipes do any of you know if this will work, or is there a big brother to this tool?

As always, thank you.
Gary
btw, have a joyful Christmas.

[Craig S.]

Re: Exhaust pipe separating tool

Gary - I purchased one of these from the guy that makes them at Carlisle this year...it was $29.95 at the show, if I remember right. I am looking at it as I type, and it says it fits 2"-2.5" pipes. He had the bigger brother as you say, that fits 2.5" - 3", it seems it was about $5 more. I have not tried it yet, it is still new in the box, if you want a picture, I can email you one if you send your me an email at bbvette@comcast.net, so I can respond since I don't know how to attach a photo to this new email process here. The outfit is Exhaust Tool Inc, Gaithersburg, MD 301-414-2377....Craig

[Harmon C.]

Re: Exhaust pipe separating tool

I never have seen this tool but if the outside pipe is heated with a gas axe they pull apart pretty easy for me. I use an inside expander tool and a hammer to take out the clamp marks.

[Craig S.]

Gary - you have email....Craig *NM*