What is it?

[enjenjo]

1950 Oldsmobile

[58 Yeoman]

Thanks Frank. I've got one in the shop, only in better condition.

[idrivejunk]

Oldsmobubble? No kidding  

I see the O now. Thanks!  

[Digger]

Anybody ever use one of these? This has been kicking around my toolbox since the sixties.

[58 Yeoman]

Looks like a complicated nut cracker.

[Digger]

Looks like a complicated nut cracker.

Sorry, wrong answer that would be my ex.

[Bruce Dorsi]

Anybody ever use one of these? This has been kicking around my toolbox since the sixties.

Is that for gapping the recessed-electrode spark plugs ?

[Digger]

Anybody ever use one of these? This has been kicking around my toolbox since the sixties.

Is that for gapping the recessed-electrode spark plugs ?

Yup, that's what it is. The ground electrode was a pin in the side of the plug and this tool was designed to push or pull the pin.

[kb426]

That tool was nicer than my home made one. The n57r and other such numbers were what needed that. In the beginning, they used those in blown fuel. They were replaced with standard gap plugs so if the tip burnt off, you might save the engine. I sold the last of those I had to Frank Mazi for his blown gas opel.

[Digger]

That tool was nicer than my home made one. The n57r and other such numbers were what needed that. In the beginning, they used those in blown fuel. They were replaced with standard gap plugs so if the tip burnt off, you might save the engine. I sold the last of those I had to Frank Mazi for his blown gas opel.

The tool was made by Champion, its stamped on the side I didnt show. I called Champion and asked them which plugs to use and they sent me several boxes of plugs and the gapper. I think that was 1962. The little guy dont get deals like that anymore.

[enjenjo]

I have a new one for you. It's an automotive tool, quite old, best guess the 20s.

[sirstude]

This really is a what is it. We are cleaning out my Father-in-Law's house and I found this in the junk drawer in the garage.  He passed away a month ago, so cannot as him.   Looks kind of like it used to lock down when it was squeezed.  One side has two tips and the other has a single one that is between the others.  About 3 inches long.

Doug

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Another tool...  Purty common use one.

[kb426]

Sirstude, that looks like a sheet metal trimmer for real thin material.

[Crosley.In.AZ]

Large snap ring pliers... built for specific line of modern transmission group.

Just a touch over 24 inches long.