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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: amertrac on October 09, 2013, 02:52:11 PM

Title: two whats=its
Post by: amertrac on October 09, 2013, 02:52:11 PM

cousin just dropped these off for me
9 in adjustable Gellman manufacturing                                                                                                 company rock island ill\
12 in double open end 1/2 in x3/4 in with what looks are rope holders in eachside the wrenchis hollow in one side

Title: Re: two whats=its
Post by: Lostmind on October 09, 2013, 04:02:11 PM

Bob , the bottom piece is usually referred to as a serpentine valve spring compressor.
It works similar to the perfect handle type that uses a chain and hook.
The hook goes in the engine cylinder or head bolt hole , and the other end gets slid into the slot on the tool.
Somewhere on here Papaw has a photo of his perfect handle one.
I have one that is longer and slimmer than yours.
I think they were for tractors in the 20's , but not sure.

Title: Re: two whats=its
Post by: oldgoaly on October 09, 2013, 04:25:23 PM

That Gellman wrench is what they use on Regis Philben  to wind him up!  that's one old wrench! <grin>

Title: Re: two whats=its
Post by: amertrac on October 09, 2013, 05:05:33 PM

found the patent on the Gellman 1923 approved. bob w.