Tool Talk

What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: krusty the clown on December 14, 2012, 07:25:27 AM

Title: here's one
Post by: krusty the clown on December 14, 2012, 07:25:27 AM

i have no clue what this is but i hope you guy's do.......
5/8 male and 7/8 female square, 7/16 hole bored though it. the only mark is a 7. it was in a toolbox i bought but it may not be a tool?

(http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd154/matco01/2012111595072907_zps7abe3398.jpg)

Title: Re: here's one
Post by: john k on December 14, 2012, 10:59:38 AM

Looks like a socket made for dual wheels on old trucks.   The inner dual was held on by a square head bolt on a few brands.  The outer wheel by a large nut. 

Title: Re: here's one
Post by: Billman49 on December 14, 2012, 02:18:10 PM

Similar were used on mains water valves - different comanies had different sized keys, and sometimes an adaptor was required to operate a valve with a standard key....

Title: Re: here's one
Post by: Bill Houghton on December 14, 2012, 02:48:34 PM

Can't help, but that's sure a dramatic shot!