ersatzS2 Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 From a post on the general forum I got an education on the wrenches made for the Rudge-Whitworth wheels. No ideas from the general crowd, though, on who the OEM supplier of tools might have been (surely there were several) for the Mercer. Any wisdom here? The tool manual lists an impressive array and it would be way cool to assemble an accurate set... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersatzS2 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Share Posted May 28, 2012 I figured it out, the answer is Billings & Spencer. The Billings & Spencer CompanyPerfect match to screwdriver, adjustable wrenches, even hammer looks really close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained Monkey Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 You are correct! I had completely forgotten that. there is a Sporting owner in California who has a complete set. Other info, for manufacturers of mercer parts.Cock: Waltham (opinions vary as to which model) according to Waltham historians it should be a 15 jewel with a wind indicator (red dot). Acording to the 1921 series 5 parts catalog the writing on the face should say "Waltham USA" above the six the wind indicator is difficult to discern in the photo but does look to be there. Springs: PerfectionTop materials: Pantisote except for 1922-1923Bumper: (1931) U.S.E.Cooling Fan: SpartonHorn: StewartPaint: Valentine & CompanyCrankshafts: Automobile Crankshaft Corp (Detroit)Front axle grease cups: Michigan MarineBattery: Prest-O-Lite (1921)Tires: Goodyear (1921)Rims: Firestone (outer only)Ignition: Eiseman (1921)Start & Lighting: Westinghouse (1921)Carburetor: Penberthy (ball & Ball)Bearings: Various (depends on year, model, and duty)All of the above info gathered through data sheets and advertisements from 1920's periodicals, and Mercer publications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersatzS2 Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 The parts I got with the Raceabout had a bunch of tools. Here are the very same Rudge Whitworth wrenches I was asking about a week ago! Nice Surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trained Monkey Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 What is that monster wrench in the center top of the photo?:confused: It looks more like a tool to stamp new hubcaps than it does the wrench to remove them (13210). Could it be for a pre L-head year? My 13210 is much less substantial and is forged with the words Rudge Whitworth in the handle. Your 10578 looks very nice, you can thank Mr. Galitin for that if I recall Joe's story correctly. Both of mine took a lot of hammer blows back in the day, one actually delaminated down the middle of the handle.:eek: Those "over-restored" hub nuts that the guy on TV complained about did it some good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersatzS2 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 What is that monster wrench in the center top of the photo?:confused: It looks more like a tool to stamp new hubcaps than it does the wrench to remove them (13210). Could it be for a pre L-head year? My 13210 is much less substantial and is forged with the words Rudge Whitworth in the handle. Your 10578 looks very nice, you can thank Mr. Galitin for that if I recall Joe's story correctly. Both of mine took a lot of hammer blows back in the day, one actually delaminated down the middle of the handle.:eek: Those "over-restored" hub nuts that the guy on TV complained about did it some good.Interesting that your 13210 is different. You may be right that I have an older tool. So far I don't see anything that it fits. Yes the 10578 is in pretty good shape compared with other knock-offs that have passed through my possession! I have two locking rings, both for the left hand side and pretty rough. A pleasant surprise of the car has been this trove of spares. Many of the details that led to the 'over-restored' comment were safely preserved eg original radiator badge, Moto-meter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersatzS2 Posted July 14, 2012 Author Share Posted July 14, 2012 From a post on the general forum I got an education on the wrenches made for the Rudge-Whitworth wheels. No ideas from the general crowd, though, on who the OEM supplier of tools might have been (surely there were several) for the Mercer. Any wisdom here? The tool manual lists an impressive array and it would be way cool to assemble an accurate set...Set is coming together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ersatzS2 Posted November 23, 2012 Author Share Posted November 23, 2012 Found a nice set of the billings pliers. These seem rare. This plated version is likely later than the teens but appears to be correct style. The Firestone wheel wrench appears exactly correct although of course it is for the artillery wheels of the touring not a Raceabout with Rudge Whitworth. I got it anyhow.The Billings & Spencer wrench set shown was the real find. They include the right sizes for the Mercer kit, and come with a great original tool roll. Most are in fantastic shape. They have a painted finish, polished at the raised faces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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