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Offline amertrac

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two whats=its
« on: October 09, 2013, 02:52:11 PM »
cousin just dropped these off for me
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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
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Re: two whats=its
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline oldgoaly

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Re: two whats=its
« Reply #2 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>
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Re: two whats=its
« Reply #3 on: October 09, 2013, 05:05:33 PM »
found the patent on the Gellman 1923 approved. bob w.
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