Patent ID: 7926156
Filing Date: 2011-04-19
Classification: B25B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A valve keeper for installing split valve keepers, the tool comprising: a. jaws and handles with a pivot point therebetween; b. at least two grasping pins per keeper projecting outwardly from a shoulder stop at a terminal end of each jaw, the pins adapted to abut an outer surface of a keeper; c. at least one magnet substantially flush with each shoulder stop for engaging an end of a keeper, the magnet adapted to releasably retain a keeper in contact with the grasping pins while minimizing the magnetic attraction between the pins and an engine, whereby, each keeper is retained in contact with at least one magnet and pins without requiring grip pressure to retain said keeper in place, allowing easier insertion of the keeper, particularly in cases where the keeper has more than one retention groove.