halifaxhops Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Kind of fun seeing old tools we have laying aroud I will start. What is it? I use it alot actually Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulrhd29nz Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 It’s used to identify blurry photos?? sorry had to say it. If you zoom in to have a look see, your pic is blurry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 7, 2023 Author Share Posted February 7, 2023 Sorry , need newer, what you have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 Ignitions points gapping tools? Craig 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I believe 8E 45E has nailed it. I would suspect each tool would be marked with the thickness. I'm always amazed at the vast knowledge this forum has. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 OK, my turn. This long-out-of-production tool has been a lifesaver for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 7, 2023 Share Posted February 7, 2023 I have one of those, but it's one of several tools I own that I've forgotten what it's for!😊 I just put it in the "Misc" drawer of the new tool chest a few days ago! along with a few more I'm scratching my head over!🤔 Hey, I knew when I bought them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, joe_padavano said: OK, my turn. This long-out-of-production tool has been a lifesaver for me. CV boot strap tightener? ,then squeeze it to lock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roysboystoys Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 11 hours ago, halifaxhops said: Kind of fun seeing old tools we have laying aroud I will start. What is it? I use it alot actually Might be float gauges? They could be for some sort of equipment that has adjustments, not necessarily auto. Any name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) For putting new round ends on cables like heater controls. Edited February 8, 2023 by halifaxhops (see edit history) 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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halifaxhops Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 (edited) 12 hours ago, roysboystoys said: Might be float gauges? They could be for some sort of equipment that has adjustments, not necessarily auto. Any name? Sun Corporation, Regulator adjustment tools. Edited February 8, 2023 by halifaxhops (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 8, 2023 Share Posted February 8, 2023 2 hours ago, halifaxhops said: For putting new round ends on cables like heater controls. Ding, ding, ding. We have a winner. KD Tools #495, for making the coils on the end of control cables. 9 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 9, 2023 Author Share Posted February 9, 2023 (edited) Hard one here. Edited February 11, 2023 by halifaxhops (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
30DodgePanel Posted February 12, 2023 Share Posted February 12, 2023 (edited) On 2/9/2023 at 6:15 AM, halifaxhops said: Hard one here. Actually with a patent # it came up in seconds on FPO IP Research & Communities (freepatentsonline.com). Patent # 2566048 Piston regrooving tool Edited February 12, 2023 by 30DodgePanel (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 12, 2023 Author Share Posted February 12, 2023 Winner! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Let's keep this going. Hint: GM cars. When I was digging these out I discovered I have TWO of those cable coilers Joe P posted!☺️ What happens when I get loose in a swap meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 More. I really need to clean up the top one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Nope on both. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 7:57 AM, halifaxhops said: I'm still trying to figure out this one. I can tell it's a type of wire brush but the band and the hub are throwing me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 (edited) Shock absorber tool. It holds the threaded rod as you turn the nut and the silver socket screws on to pull the threaded rod through the hole in the frame. I have two. They have NEVER worked on old rusted, bent rods. They only seem to function on brand new shocks when you dont really need one. Edited February 13, 2023 by m-mman (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 This unscrews the bolts on a GM electronic part . . . . . Regulator? Electronic ignition box (?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 13, 2023 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Nope.😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Ok I'll play, this is an electrical test box. But what does it test? How is is used? Interestingly, I bought it at a recent swap meet ($20) because I can actually use it on a friends car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I'm guessing some type of carbon pile with all those ohm scales. Maybe to test starter and generator/alternator fields and rotors? The Rotunda badging makes it eminently cool and worth owning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Variable resistance certainly, but Not nearly heavy enough for a starter-generator. I stared at it at the swap meet. The instructions were in the box which described it use and then I realized that had I wondered if they ever made one and that I need it for my friend's car. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe_padavano Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) C'mon Glenn, that Bonney socket for the oil pan drain plug is easy. 😁 Of course, people often use a channel lock pliers instead. 🙄 Edited February 14, 2023 by joe_padavano (see edit history) 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3macboys Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 5 hours ago, rocketraider said: Corbin clamp installer/remover 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 10 hours ago, joe_padavano said: C'mon Glenn, that Bonney socket for the oil pan drain plug is easy. 😁 Of course, people often use a channel lock pliers instead. 🙄 In Oldsworld, yes. Outside of there, maybe not so easy! Hell, as the oil drain plug picture shows, some folks in Oldsworld don't know about it! Fits 61-65 Oldsmobile V8 oil pan drain plugs except 215. A 1/2 drive ratchet works in absence of the special socket. Looks like they didn't know that either!😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just now, m-mman said: Ok I'll play, this is an electrical test box. But what does it test? How is is used? Interestingly, I bought it at a recent swap meet ($20) because I can actually use it on a friends car. breakout box for having fixeed ohms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 14, 2023 Author Share Posted February 14, 2023 Just now, rocketraider said: I'm still trying to figure out this one. I can tell it's a type of wire brush but the band and the hub are throwing me. Bonding or grounding brush. They work fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, halifaxhops said: breakout box for having fixed ohms. Yes it does set a particular resistance. It is for testing dash instruments. Temp & fuel gauges. There is a card in the lid that lists the specifications for various manufactures (even some tractors are listed) You set the knobs for that resistance, then connect one tester wire to the sending unit wire and the other to ground. then look at the gauge. Is it on 1/2? or 3/4 or full? There are several knobs so that if the spec is 56 ohms you set one knob at 50 (exactly) and the other at 6 (exactly) You dont set the 'big' knob half way between 50 & 60 ohms. If there is a discrepancy in the gauge reading then you test directly at the gauge in the dash to rule out excess resistance in the wires to the sender. Pretty neat. Certainly the type of tool that you would likely use only once or twice in a lifetime, but I happen to have a friend with a 1960 Edsel who's temp gauge reads way too high (at least its not consistent with the actual coolant temp). I am looking forward to trying it out. I have tested it with my ohm meter and 56 ohms from the box is 56 ohms on the meter. So it does work. There is the one switch which says "IVR" not sure what that does? Perhaps "Instrument voltage regulator" There is also a 1 amp fuse and a bulb that are part of another circuit in the device. (maybe the IVR circuit?) Not sure what they do or how to use them. Edited February 14, 2023 by m-mman (see edit history) 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtech Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 I 1 hour ago, m-mman said: Yes it does set a particular resistance. It is for testing dash instruments. Temp & fuel gauges. There is a card in the lid that lists the specifications for various manufactures (even some tractors are listed) You set the knobs for that resistance, then connect one tester wire to the sending unit wire and the other to ground. then look at the gauge. Is it on 1/2? or 3/4 or full? There are several knobs so that if the spec is 56 ohms you set one knob at 50 (exactly) and the other at 6 (exactly) You dont set the 'big' knob half way between 50 & 60 ohms. If there is a discrepancy in the gauge reading then you test directly at the gauge in the dash to rule out excess resistance in the wires to the sender. Pretty neat. Certainly the type of tool that you would likely use only once or twice in a lifetime, but I happen to have a friend with a 1960 Edsel who's temp gauge reads way too high (at least its not consistent with the actual coolant temp). I am looking forward to trying it out. I have tested it with my ohm meter and 56 ohms from the box is 56 ohms on the meter. So it does work. There is the one switch which says "IVR" not sure what that does? Perhaps "Instrument voltage regulator" There is also a 1 amp fuse and a bulb that are part of another circuit in the device. (maybe the IVR circuit?) Not sure what they do or how to use them. I was just going to guess that! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Think I'm right that Ford also used a separate voltage regulator for their gauges? Does the tool work with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m-mman Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 6 minutes ago, rocketraider said: Think I'm right that Ford also used a separate voltage regulator for their gauges? Does the tool work with that? Yes, Ford used a "Constant Voltage Regulator". Essentially a 12 volt flasher to supply the gauges. On-off, on-off, the voltage is never zero and never 12. The average is 8 volts. I am thinking that the light bulb on the Rotunda device tests (proves) this flashing power. Heck, a basic test light is easy enough to show it, but having it integrated into the tool makes it more magical I guess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JACK M Posted February 14, 2023 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Not to mention the PIA Mopar gauge regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halifaxhops Posted February 15, 2023 Author Share Posted February 15, 2023 I have one great when you need it also for calibrating ohms meters on testers that I calibrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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kbeach Posted February 15, 2023 Share Posted February 15, 2023 On 2/8/2023 at 4:57 AM, halifaxhops said: Used in the air craft industry to clean any hole drilled for a ground connection in the air frame. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFeeney Posted February 17, 2023 Share Posted February 17, 2023 I would guess you would put the calibrated ring on the crank pulley and the wire tool down #1 spark plug hole to find TDC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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