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Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Classic Auto and Motorcycle Tools => Topic started by: jimwrench on February 17, 2012, 07:50:47 PM

Title: C & D PH-802
Post by: jimwrench on February 17, 2012, 07:50:47 PM

 Anyone recognize this little box end? One sold in 2011 Cabin Fever auction but no ID. Thought it might be Hazet since they have some similar designations. Sizes look to be 14 and 20 mm. Trademark or foundry mark on back is M in box with corners clipped. My camera card failed and I had to order one out of Hongkong so I bought the camera I'm using at auction last night and am trying it out.

Title: Re: C & D PH-802
Post by: rusty on February 17, 2012, 08:29:49 PM

Product/Part Number PH802:
WRENCH,BOX
Manufacturer/Proponent: C AND D BATTERIES
Nomenclature: WRENCH,BOX
FSG (Federal Supply Group): 51 (Hand Tools)
FSC (Federal Supply Code): 5120 (Hand Tools, Non-edged, Non-powered)

(It's a start anyhow...)


NB: 1962 copyright catalog lists C&D as a division of Autolite...

Title: Re: C & D PH-802
Post by: jimwrench on February 18, 2012, 11:37:20 AM

 Thanks Rusty. Since this is evidently an American Co.,I guess the sizes are 3/4 and 9/16 across flats.Will try to get some info on C & D Battery Co. When I first saw this wrench I thought someone had put their three digit phone on their wrench but decided that didn't compute. Just a curiosity,I guess

Title: Re: C & D PH-802
Post by: johnsironsanctuary on February 18, 2012, 01:56:44 PM

Starting in 1973, I was Service Manager for the Milwaukee C & D Distributor, Courtney Batree Co. At that time, they were making mostly motive power batteries for forklifts and stationary batteries for switchgear and uninterrupted power applications. My guess would be that the wrench was used on for cable connections on switchgear batteries, but I'm sure that it predates my career.