Anybody know what this tool is?

[ditcherman]

I apologize for the thread hijack.

Yes you should be ashamed! Actual practical knowledge of beautiful old things when we're trying to make muffler bearing and squeegee sharpener jokes?

 

[Creedmoor]

Here is another one... Any idea what this is?

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Its a oil filter cutter.

 

[bdybdall]

That's a valve spring compressor like everybody said but it looks like the one I have for B&S and Tecumseh small engines. The side screws are for loosening or tightening the arms depending on the size of the spring. Maybe the specialty tool manufacturers sold the same tool for flathead car, truck and tractor engines

 

[mmpsteve]

Here is an engine similar to the one I worked on as a teenager.

Flathead 6 Continental style

The Frazer's engine is coming along. The crankshaft I bought on ebay is the right one, and I had similar good luck with the main and rod bea...

www.dogwalkfinds.com

This is the car my Dad had, ours was blue.

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Seeing that tool brought back memories of the coolest car my family ever owned.

I apologize for the thread hijack.

Cool car D.

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[printcraft]

Just had to throw that card didn't you?

Well, nobody has been throwing that card around INGO for quite a while since they got banned so I thought why not.

 

[mmpsteve]

Looks like a good nut crusher.

Yep, for pecans.

.

 

[Leo]

Here is another one... Any idea what this is?

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That looks like a radius setting tool. I assume the movable part is a roller also. I have a very similar tool (but smaller) for putting the proper radius on Guitar fret wire so that it rests in the radius of the guitar neck. It is a far more accurate method than trying to pound them in and having to file the pieces into perfect alignment.

PS, I just looked up Creedmore's answer, if the movable part is a cutting wheel, Creedmore is right, oil filter cutter. I cannot imagine why anyone would need that kind of tool.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

Its a oil filter cutter.

Creedmoor for the win.

 

[nonobaddog]

Here is an engine similar to the one I worked on as a teenager.

Flathead 6 Continental style

The Frazer's engine is coming along. The crankshaft I bought on ebay is the right one, and I had similar good luck with the main and rod bea...

www.dogwalkfinds.com

This is the car my Dad had, ours was blue.

View attachment 218996

Seeing that tool brought back memories of the coolest car my family ever owned.

I apologize for the thread hijack.

My Dad had a Kaiser too, a little older than that one, and also blue. I remember to open the doors from the inside you pushed a big button with a buffalo on it.

 

[Kernelkrink]

That looks like a radius setting tool. I assume the movable part is a roller also. I have a very similar tool (but smaller) for putting the proper radius on Guitar fret wire so that it rests in the radius of the guitar neck. It is a far more accurate method than trying to pound them in and having to file the pieces into perfect alignment.

PS, I just looked up Creedmore's answer, if the movable part is a cutting wheel, Creedmore is right, oil filter cutter. I cannot imagine why anyone would need that kind of tool.

Some obsessive types cut their oil filters open after they change them to inspect what was caught by the filter. No visible parts besides black "dirt", engine fine. Couple valve keepers and a timing chain plate, might be time to consider trading in...

Back in the day when I was changing oil on semi engines, some weird stuff came out those gigantic drain plug holes on a Cat engine. Like a walnut, no idea how it got in there as no opening on the top was large enough for it to pass. Then there was the big "E" clip on the magnet on a Cummins drain plug. Gave it to the owner/operator, he probably stayed awake a few nights wondering when the engine was gonna blow!

 

[Creedmoor]

That looks like a radius setting tool. I assume the movable part is a roller also. I have a very similar tool (but smaller) for putting the proper radius on Guitar fret wire so that it rests in the radius of the guitar neck. It is a far more accurate method than trying to pound them in and having to file the pieces into perfect alignment.

PS, I just looked up Creedmore's answer, if the movable part is a cutting wheel, Creedmore is right, oil filter cutter. I cannot imagine why anyone would need that kind of tool.

It does a cut without filings so when inspecting the filter material, its not been compromised.

 

[Papper2]

first is valve spring lifter second it's a tube bender

 

[garni]

It's used for adjusting muffler bearings.

I am looking for binker fluid. I am having trouble finding it since everyone is going to LED's.

 

[garni]

It does a cut without filings so when inspecting the filter material, its not been compromised.

Did anyone ask you about your personal life?

 

[femurphy77]

I am looking for binker fluid. I am having trouble finding it since everyone is going to LED's.

You must own a '57 Chevy!

 

[femurphy77]

Here is another one... Any idea what this is?

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Got one of those out in the shop.

Mine's bigger.


And black.















Boy if that isn't an INGO open door then I don't know what is.

 

[Creedmoor]

Got one of those out in the shop.

Mine's bigger.


And black.















Boy if that isn't an INGO open door then I don't know what is.

If its really big and black, it most likely looks like an open door/manhole allready.

 

[BiscuitsandGravy]

It does a cut without filings so when inspecting the filter material, its not been compromised.

Saw an aircraft owner change his oil on a youtube channel and he used one and explained why. Haven't found anything interesting yet- and I hope to not find anything.

 

[TheGrumpyGuy]

I am looking for binker fluid. I am having trouble finding it since everyone is going to LED's.

Blinker Fluid - All Purpose - Dime City

Color/Finish: Natural Material: Liquid/Plastic Size: 16 oz. Fits: Universal (LED and Filament/Incandescent Bulb Compatible) Notes: Formulated for Right and Left signals (As Well As Front and Rear) Not FDIC insured

www.randakks.com

 

[mark40sw]

PS, I just looked up Creedmore's answer, if the movable part is a cutting wheel, Creedmore is right, oil filter cutter. I cannot imagine why anyone would need that kind of tool.

Engine condition is a big deal to some.
"Another form of engine oil analysis is to cut open the oil filter and examine what it’s trapped and prevented from recirculating throughout the engine. In addition to being a bit messy, this task may require an oil filter cutter. An oil filter cutter is preferred because alternatives like a hacksaw may contaminate the filter element before you can inspect it"

Oil Filter Inspection - Aviation Safety

One of the easiest and most worthwhile tasks pilots can perform to maintain their airplanes is changing an engine’s oil and filter. It’s allowed by the FAA under the preventive maintenance provisions of FAR Part 43 Appendix A, it usually doesn’t require special skills and typically can be...

www.aviationsafetymagazine.com

link to oil filter cutter sold to HiPo crowd.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pro-66490