55 Fargo Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Can you tell us what it doesn't do:D? Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 Can you tell us what it does:D? I do not have a clue. Quote
austinsailor Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Some sort of pump, obviously. Reminds me of the fuel primer pump on a Mercedes diesel, but a bit more crude. What size are the threads on the end - spark plug hole size? Quote
Dodgeb4ya Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Old cylinder compression/TDC check tool? Edited January 4, 2013 by Dodgeb4ya Quote
Scruffy49 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Looks like the pre-luber or auxiliary oil feed pump for an ancient total loss oiling system engine. But I don't see a port for the feed line, so it isn't one of those... Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) two key pictures missing..the screw nozzle as you view it from the end and the top of the tool which may or may not indicate if the plunger moves..and if you have this in your hot little hands..a picture with a coin beside it could go a long way also... it reminds me of a zerk fitting cleaning tool with the nozzle cap missing and instead of tapping with a hammer..one can use the wingnut to exert pressure..the screw off nozzle appears to be Berdan design in the fact it has the three holes drille at an angle and at 120 degree seperation..this cap removed is also the way to load the tool with grease..the missing nut/collar could well be the clenching nut that locks the collet to the nipple ensuring that there is a good seal prior to applying pressure.. one other guess would be an adjustment valve for a pneumatic cylinder say like an old door closing device.... need more pictures.. Edited January 4, 2013 by Tim Adams Quote
Uncle-Pekka Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 I do not have a clue. Well that explains it all: It is a glue injection press cylinder, but currently unemployed because "You do not have glue"... Quote
BobT-47P15 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Uhh......Oh........then I guess it doesn't take the core out of your apple. Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 Here is everything I know about this tool. May be avaiation related. Anybody know what this "tool" is? I was going through the hangar of an older IA on the field who had a stroke and his son is trying to clear out his hangar and sell his plane. This tool has a piston in it which is driven down by the screw mechanism on the top. The bottom of the tool has three orifices. It is somewhat bigger than a spark plug but has no electrical properties. I asked a couple of older mechanics what it was and they did not know. It looks pretty old. Quote
pflaming Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Was the guy a diabetic, maybe it's an insulan injector at high altitudes. Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 Lubrication tool for a muffler bearing? Quote
JIPJOBXX Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 All kidding aside as a mariner machinest for over 40 years I have seen alot of strange ship board tools but nothing like this. But it does look like some type of lubricating tool. Thanks for the entertainment. Quote
1941Rick Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 It is a priming pump for a diesel fuel injection pump....Possibly a CAV fuel pump. Quote
Adam H P15 D30 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 I agree with ^^^^^ some sort of fuel primer. Looks similar but cruder to the primers on small aircraft. Was he into vintage aircraft? Perfect garage art. Quote
Don Coatney Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Posted January 4, 2013 Found this interesting video while looking for a priming tool. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzYxBbitP_s Quote
old stovebolt Posted January 4, 2013 Report Posted January 4, 2013 some sort of grease gun..... Quote
RobertKB Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) I believe I have the answer. It is either a thingamajig or a whatchmacallit. Although they are similar and do the same job, there are slight differences. I am surprised with all the intelligent and knowledgeable people on this forum that I am the only one who knows the answer. Edited January 5, 2013 by RobertKB Grammar Quote
Mark Haymond Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Reminds me of the pump on my Coleman stove. So I will guess it is a pressure pump on an early kerosene or petrol stove or lantern. Quote
Dan Hiebert Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 This is only a WAG, but I'm going to throw that it is a device for packing bearings and such. The screw end for assorted fittings for assorted sizes of bearings. The butterfly nut for tightening down the plunger to force fresh grease through the bearings, and the old grease out. Remove end cap with the outside threads, insert grease cartridge or pack with grease, attach to bearing doohickie, tighten butterfly nut and away we go. Tight thread count on the parts means relatively high hydraulic pressure to me - just like the Plews and Lisle bearing greasers I've seen. Quote
DJ194950 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Posted January 5, 2013 Looks like a hand operated fuel injector spray nozzle pattern tester that i have seen in repair manuels (i believe Deutz- cummins?) but have never seen or used.?? Doug Quote
Alshere59 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Posted January 6, 2013 (edited) I have seen something like this. In old fuel systems I have worked at a similar device was used on ball valves for fuel system piping. The idea was that you filled it with grease and graphite. Then over time you would turn it and it would lubricate the packing material so it wouldn't dry out and leak. Moron AB Spain had something similar at one time. State side it was normally just a tube you filled then tightened with a wrench for the same effect. This says it is for bearings but you get the idea. http://www.brassaircocks.com/products/grease-and-oil-cups/ Edited January 6, 2013 by Alshere59 Quote
pflaming Posted January 6, 2013 Report Posted January 6, 2013 doohickie: Is that the same as a 'whatchamacallit' or a 'thingamajig'? Quote
RobertKB Posted January 6, 2013 Report Posted January 6, 2013 doohickie: Is that the same as a 'whatchamacallit' or a 'thingamajig'? Yes, thankyou. I was trying to remember the third name. However, not to be confused with your girlfriend's request/question "do hickie". Quote
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