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Technical Mystery Aussie tool

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Harv, Oct 26, 2021.

  1. Harv
    Joined: Jan 16, 2008
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    Harv
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    from Sydney

    It would not been the first time I've been called an Aussie tool :rolleyes::oops:

    I'm hoping that the incredible memory of the HAMB can help me identify the tool below please. I bought it in a box of old GM Holden service tools to suit 1948-1963 vehicles. This appears a little later than that, but I'm guessing still automotive. It's stamped with Made in USA, and Wear Safety Goggles (I put my goggles on but it did not help). I also checked, and its not a Henway.

    Any ideas please?

    mystery tool.jpg
    mystery tool - handle up.jpg
    mystery tool - handle down.jpg

    Cheers,
    Harv
     
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  2. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
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    Valve spring compressor would be my thought.
     
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  3. valve spring compressor for changing seals without taking the head off
     
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  4. squirrel
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  5. Wanderlust
    Joined: Oct 27, 2019
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    Wanderlust

    There is no mystery, you’ve identified yourself. Just kidding, what they said , valve spring compressor.
     
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  6. seb fontana
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    from ct

  7. Harv
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    Harv
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    Thanks gents - much appreciated.

    It couldn't have been a Dickfor... that one I know :D.

    Cheers,
    Harv
     
  8. Paint it orange. It then becomes vette specific.:eek: Worth more when you sell it.:D
     
  9. If it's a Litchfield it will have a number on it, and then you can find out how many thousands you can sell it for!
     
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  10. Torana68
    Joined: Jan 28, 2008
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    from Australia

    If its litchfield and its one of Holden's service tools (not just a Litchfield tool) its worth a bit to the collectors of everything Holden. I was expecting a photo of Kevin Rudd, but I shouldn't mention politics so just ignore that bit
    . (no one in the US will get it anyway :) )
     
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  11. Harv
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    Harv
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    I've got more Litchfield gear than I should... chances are this tool was in a box of gear that had something Litchfield, Austaloy or Servex in it that I wanted.

    Turns out this thread/query was a two-fer one deal. I was reading Jim's link to see how my spring compressor worked, and one of the other Lisle spring compressors looked familiar. Sure enough, bought that one in a box of tools too. No idea why I need two of them, but at least now I know what they are :)

    Two-fer.jpg

    Cheers,
    Harv
     
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  12. Budget36
    Joined: Nov 29, 2014
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    Both that you have pictured are quite a bit stronger built than the ones I see hanging in the local AP stores, as well as the bent up one I tossed years back;)
     
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  13. reagen
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  14. sixty3
    Joined: Jul 12, 2009
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    from Erie, Pa.

    I have one like the second one pictured. I welded a 3/4 in. nut on the top, put a socket on to turn the handle. It sure saved my hands when removing stiff springs.
     
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  15. Deuces
    Joined: Nov 3, 2009
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    Deuces

    :confused::D:rolleyes:
     
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  16. Truck64
    Joined: Oct 18, 2015
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    from Ioway

    I bought a cheapie imitation somewhere and lucked out, it works just fine. At least 16 times anyway, which is all it needed to do.
     
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  17. Fortunateson
    Joined: Apr 30, 2012
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    I thought it was to pull battery cable clamps. I have one like Harv posted. “Now I know the rest of the story...”
     
  18. stanlow69
    Joined: Feb 21, 2010
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    The Lisle Corporation. Located in Clarinda Iowa. Birthplace of Glen Miller. Still family owned and all products are made in Clarinda Iowa.
     
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  19. LWEL9226
    Joined: Jul 7, 2012
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    LWEL9226
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    from So. Oregon

    I have two of those.... Think I will do your trick to one of them.... Save my poor old hands a little wear
    and tear... :D :D Thank You...

    LynnW
     

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