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Up for sale is a genuine, vintage Plomb Tool Company No. 4056 slide hammer and puller bracket mechanism. This highly collectible hand tool features the iconic early "PLOMB U.S.A." stamp clear and intact on the sliding T-handle hub, alongside the "4056 PN" casting mark on the puller lower bracket assembly.Plomb tools are legendary for their professional-grade American steel craftsmanship, predating the company's transition to Proto Tools.This specialized automotive impact puller is perfect for safely extracting gears, vehicle hubs, pressed bearings, and seals.
Features & Details:
Manufacturer: Plomb Tool Company (Los Angeles, CA)Model Number: 4056 / 4056 PNCountry of Origin: Made in the United States (U.S.A.)Design: Heavy-duty slide hammer rod with an adjustable sliding T-handle grip/breaker setup and a multi-prong pulling head attachment.How this tool functionsThe complete mechanism is an automotive specialty tool. The ribbed section from your first image is actually a weighted slide hammer. A mechanic slams this weight upward against the T-handle stop to create forceful, straight outward impact leverage.
This action is used to safely pull and extract tightly pressed vehicle components, such as:Timing gears and hubsBearings and sealsAxles or internal engine fasteners
The legs/prongs coming off this bracket hook directly onto the part needing extraction, allowing the linear impact of the slide hammer to pop it free.
This tool is in solid, original vintage condition with an authentic dark patina, cosmetic surface wear, minor rust spots, and blemishes typical of an authentic, garage-used mechanic's tool. The main shaft, sliding weight, and handle hub are sturdy with crisp stampings.
