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The ATCCATS0260 Metric Dowel Pin Puller Kit safely extracts 6–16 mm dowel pins from engine blocks, cylinder heads, crankshafts, and flywheels. Slide-hammer design with 6 collets prevents damage during heavy-duty service and rebuilds.

The Critical Risks of Damaged or Stuck Dowel Pins in Engine Rebuilds

Stuck or corroded dowel pins in engine blocks, heads, and flywheels create major challenges during disassembly—improper removal damages precision surfaces and delays rebuilds.

• Surface scoring – Pry/hammer methods mar bores, requiring $500–$1,500 machining
• Pin breakage – Snapped pins demand drilling/EDM, costing $800–$2,000
• Component damage – Force cracks blocks/heads, leading to $2,000–$5,000 replacements
• Downtime losses – Manual struggles extend service 2–4 hours, adding $300–$600 labor
• Alignment issues – Damaged holes cause misalignment, totaling $1,000–$3,000
• Rebuild failure – Severe damage demands full replacement ($5,000–$12,000)

What is the ATCCATS0260 Metric Dowel Pin Puller Kit?

The ATCCATS0260 Metric Dowel Pin Puller Kit 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16 mm is a slide-hammer extraction set with collets for common metric dowel pin sizes. Ideal for engine rebuilders removing stuck pins from blocks, heads, crankshafts, and flywheels.

Designed for professional shops, this kit grips securely and pulls straight, reducing damage by 80% and speeding removal in heavy-duty diesel service.

Complete Kit Specifications & Applications

Professional Features & Engine Repair Benefits

Economic Impact: Dowel Pin Removal ROI

Scenario	Cost Impact
ATCCATS0260 proper extraction	Pin removal – $180 kit investment
Bore scoring/machining	$500–$1,500
Pin drilling/EDM	$800–$2,000
Block/head replacement	$2,000–$5,000
Full rebuild escalation	$5,000–$12,000
Total improper removal cost	$8,300–$20,500 per failure
ATCCATS0260 ROI (first prevention)	46–114X return on investment

When Diesel Technicians Choose ATCCATS0260

• Engine block dowel pin removal
• Cylinder head dowel extraction
• Crankshaft & flywheel pins
• 6–16 mm metric pin service
• Heavy-duty diesel rebuilds
• Fleet maintenance shops
• Damage-free pin extraction

Why Professional Shops Trust ATCCATS0260

Engine rebuilders trust the ATCCATS0260 for its secure collet grip, slide-hammer control, and ability to avoid $8,300–$20,500 in damages per damaged bore. It offers clean extraction, faster service, and reliability shops demand.

From block decks to flywheels, this kit keeps rebuilds precise.

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