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Let’s play a game. I’ll post a tool that not everyone is going to be able to identify. Nothing impossible, but somewhat obscure. Whoever gets it right has to post the next one, and so on. You set the perimeters for your turn.
Lots of people will be able to tell me what this little set is for. It was sold under several brands, but there were a couple specific names for the set. Anybody wanna take a stab at it?
If I were to make a guess, I would say piston ring tool kit?
I have no idea. My first thoughts was that it was valve related, but I’m not completely sure.
I’m mystified. Did it come from outer space?
Is it for making different size doughnut holes???
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Is it for making different size doughnut holes???
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Is it a gasket maker set?
I was thinking it was for piston rings but idk
Looks like an old distributor timing set.
JMG wrote:
3 hours ago, JMG said:Looks like an old distributor timing set.
You would be correct! It’s a tune up set for point ignition systems called “Snap Gap” or sometimes “Dial A Gap” from the mid 1960’s. This is a Blackhawk branded set, but they were sold by several brands including New Britain and Herbrand.
Alright JMG, your turn!
I love it when I can learn something new. The kit looks like new. Pretty sweet
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I love it when I can learn something new. The kit looks like new. Pretty sweet
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Conductor562 wrote:
23 minutes ago, Conductor562 said:
You would be correct! It’s a tune up set for point ignition systems called “Snap Gap” or sometimes “Dial A Gap” from the mid 1960’s. This is a Blackhawk branded set, but they were sold by several brands including New Britain and Herbrand.
hey I knew what that was, Chrysler had the worst points and condensers
That would explain why I haven’t dealt with it. The oldest distributor I’ve worked with was a Duraspark 2 dizzy that I did the Flamethrower 2 conversion on.
throw it all away and slap a magneto in there
comp56 wrote:
4 minutes ago, comp56 said:throw it all away and slap a magneto in there
I like the LS method where you just do a magnetic trigger on the flywheel and run it through some mad boxes so you got buttons and knobs in the cab to set your timing. One to compensate for boost. One linked to your trans brake/line locks that sets a limiter for launch. Who am I kidding you know more about this stuff than me.
nice. any more obscure tools you want us to guess @Conductor562?
Conductor562 wrote:
5 hours ago, Conductor562 said:Alright JMG, your turn!
My first thought was “Crap, I got it right, now what?” lol… :-\
Had to go digging after this one, and then clean it up a bit.
Ok Crew… What is this tool?
Sticking with the automotive trend with this one.
Added for size comparison…
Made in Germany and used in the process of rebuilding engines…
spanner socket?
Looks like a punch
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Wheel bearing hub installation tool?
Body panel puller?
I’m going to go with timing cover crank seal driver.
It certainly appears to be used for seating something ?
Is it a valve seal installation tool?
I’m not sure about the top tool, but the bottom one is a pen. What do I win?
JMG wrote:
3 hours ago, JMG said:
My first thought was “Crap, I got it right, now what?” lol… :-\
Had to go digging after this one, and then clean it up a bit.
Ok Crew… What is this tool?
Sticking with the automotive trend with this one.
Added for size comparison…
Made in Germany and used in the process of rebuilding engines…
It’s a pen!
BMack37 wrote:
Just now, BMack37 said:
It’s a pen!
Sorry, the pen isn’t made in Germany…
Hint #3: They all have specific numbers tied to the task they are used for…
I’ve seen it before but I can’t recall what exactly it was used for…I think it has something to do with the valve spring adjustment maybe.
Its not a freeze plug driver is it?
JMG wrote:
3 hours ago, JMG said:
My first thought was “Crap, I got it right, now what?” lol… :-\
Had to go digging after this one, and then clean it up a bit.
Ok Crew… What is this tool?
Sticking with the automotive trend with this one.
Added for size comparison…
Made in Germany and used in the process of rebuilding engines…
The bottom one is a pilot pen made in Japan love them 😉
Is it a valve guide install tool?
Camshaft positioner
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That’s what i thought too but his hint made me think otherwise …. Hmmm this a good one… Got to be German Diesel related lol
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JeeperJimbo1990 wrote:
That’s what i thought too but his hint made me think otherwise …. Hmmm this a good one… Got to be German Diesel related lol
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I have one for you. What is this??
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Now now, you be steppin outside the rules there…
Hint #6 It’s used by six. :ph34r:
tcoscarelli wrote:
I have one for you. What is this??
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That is a tubing cutter… By SMC pneumatics…
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albert.amantea wrote:
That is a tubing cutter… By SMC pneumatics…
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I thought that one might be tough too.
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tcoscarelli wrote:
I thought that one might be tough too.
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Yeah, it’s a bit unusual looking… But they work great!
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albert.amantea wrote:
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They make life easy when you work with pneumatics.
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If yall have given up, I have an easier item on deck for you to take a crack at.
And what’s up with all the double posts?
JMG wrote:
3 minutes ago, JMG said:If yall have given up, I have an easier item on deck for you to take a crack at.
And what’s up with all the double posts?
If I say I give up will you still tell us what that one was?
JMG wrote:
If yall have given up, I have an easier item on deck for you to take a crack at.
And what’s up with all the double posts?
I do not know why I am sending double posts. I am using tapatalk maybe I need to just use the website. Sorry for the trouble.
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Stercorarius wrote:
4 minutes ago, Stercorarius said:If I say I give up will you still tell us what that one was?
Waiting for a response from Conductor atm…
@tcoscarelli you should be able to delete the extra posts easy enough, just click on the moderation tab…
tcoscarelli wrote:
10 minutes ago, tcoscarelli said:
I do not know why I am sending double posts. I am using tapatalk maybe I need to just use the website. Sorry for the trouble.
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Might be worth reinstalling or updating Tapatalk
Yeah, please let’s hold off on throwing in the towel. I like these games
Hell yeah. This is a good thread
@tcoscarelli if when you are posting only press post button once seems to be a delay, then it kicks in and double posts.
Hint #7 Dealer master mechanic may be required to keep one in his kit, even if he never gets to use it. :ph34r: