Cotter Key Bender

The pliers are used to pull General Electric Exhaust Manifold clamps together to allow hand tightening of the exhaust clamp nut. The gripping tines are aggressively knurling to keep a firm grip on the clamp during closure. The tines may be installed on either side of the pliers to accommodate left or right hand applications. They may also be used as a conventional pair of adjustable pliers