SLIDE HAMMER Dowel Pin

The SLIDE HAMMER is a core component of the Van Norman Dowel Pin Puller Kit (#794-8684-78). This weighted hammer slides along the kit’s slide rod, generating the necessary impact force to grip and extract dowel pins of various sizes when used in conjunction with the appropriate collet.

The SLIDE HAMMER is the primary force-generating element within the Van Norman Dowel Pin Puller Kit (#794-8684-78). Its design allows for controlled impact to be applied to the Slide Rod (Part # 794-8688-45), which in turn transmits the pulling force to the collet securely gripping the dowel pin. This mechanical action enables the removal of even tightly fitted or slightly corroded dowel pins from engine components.

Here’s how the Slide Hammer functions within the kit:

1. The Slide Hammer is a weighted sleeve that slides freely along the Slide Rod.
2. To remove a dowel pin, the appropriate collet is attached to one end of the Slide Rod and placed over the pin. The other end of the Slide Rod extends through the Slide Hammer.
3. The user grasps the Slide Rod and repeatedly slides the weighted Slide Hammer along the rod, striking against a stop or handle at the end of the rod in an upward motion.
4. Each impact of the Slide Hammer against the stop generates a pulling force that is transmitted through the Slide Rod to the collet, effectively drawing the dowel pin out of its bore.
5. The weight and the momentum of the sliding hammer allow for controlled and significant force to be applied in situations where a simple pulling action would be insufficient.

Constructed for durability, the SLIDE HAMMER is designed to withstand the repetitive impacts required for dowel pin removal. Its ergonomic design ensures user comfort and control during operation. This essential component, working in concert with the other parts of the Van Norman Dowel Pin Puller Kit, provides a reliable and efficient solution for dowel pin extraction.