For sale via this listing is a pair of special purpose tools with the following characteristics:

• Manufactured by V L Churchill Limited
• The composite tool carries reference coding A/E 3109 A (stamped on an attached V L Churchill identification plate)
• The single piece tool carries reference coding A/E 3109 B (stamped directly on to the tool with the V L Churchill logo alongside)

According to my own research (fortunately, I have some V L Churchill reference material in my library), this pairing of tools was originally specified as the recommended equipment for the following Ford specific overhaul requirement:

• Ford (UK) 100E range - Front suspension - Spindle removal (A/E 3109 A, which was superseded by Tool No. P.3025)
• Ford (UK) 100E range - Front suspension - Spindle replacement (A/E 3109 B, which was superseded by Tool No. P.3026)

These tools were relatively scruffy when acquired but have been subjected to an appropriate level of cleaning and oiling up and now both present themselves quite well

The removal tool shows some signs of previous use but the replacer tool displays no obvious signs of use, including no visible damage at the outer end from the repeated (hammer) impacts that would surely be associated with using it

My assessment of some relevant technical factors is as follows (aided by brief usage explanations found in one of my V L Churchill catalogues):

• A/E 3109 A
  • The hexagon profile component has internal threads of differing forms that meet approximately half way along
  • The thread that attaches the hexagonal component to the pulling device seems to be 3/4-12 (BSF)
  • The thread at the other end seems to be 5/8-18 (UNF), which ought to match the external thread on the Ford spindle component, to which it is intended to be attached
  • Part way along the 5/8 thread section, that component has been cross drilled (tested via a 11/64 twist drill bit - tight fit, tested via a 5/32 twist drill bit - loose fit)
  • My best guess for the purpose of that cross drilling is that the Ford suspension design involves the use of a split pin for a castellated nut on the relevant spindle component and that arrangement can be utilised in a similar fashion to hold this puller component secure with a suitable pin (i.e. prevent it from turning) whilst the puller thread is wound along the other part of its length, resulting in the hexagon piece and spindle being pulled together through the base plate, which is intended to be "placed squarely against the brake plate support"

• A/E 3109 B
  • Overall Length - 5.15/16"
  • Internal Length - 3.1/2"
  • Outside Diameter - 1.1/2" (slightly larger along the knurled section)
  • Inside Diameter - Approx. 25 mm (so, slightly under one inch but an easy clearance for 15/16")

  Please expect postage/packing/handling costs as follows:

  • UK, First Class Signed For (Medium Parcel)- £10, Special Delivery (1 pm) - £16, 2nd Class Signed For (Medium Parcel) - £9
  • Europe - GSP
  • Outside Europe - GSP

  GSP - item weight circa 5.7 kg, so packed circa 6 kg; package size estimate 32 cm x 24 cm x 8 cm