What is this special impact socket used for?

[jdewitt]

I found this impact socket at a sale and I'm curious what it might be used for. It's a Cornwell USA, 1/2" drive socket and has the inscription of what looks like "X 9041"

Any ideas?

 

[Ricky Joe]

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[RTM]

Looks like socket for Ford differential from 1950s-1960s.

I can’t find it in any of the local catalogs in that time frame.

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[Ricky Joe]

Herbrand made one. Google “Herbrand 251 “ or “271”. I’m not sure the number. It is for a retaining nut in Ford rear ends. I’m not sure yours is the same, but it looks similar. The Herbrand is 3/8” drive. I’ll measure the opening size and send a picture later today.

 

[1982fxr]

Isn't there a socket for hydraulic floor Jacks that looks kind of like that?

 

[Ricky Joe]

Here is the Herbrand 251. I measured the opening and it is the same as yours. Mine is 3/8” drive.

 

[MovingAlong]

You could also ask Cornwell...

 

[Snaparxon]

Here is the Herbrand 251. I measured the opening and it is the same as yours. Mine is 3/8” drive.

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[jdewitt]

@Ricky Joe Thanks for taking the time to measure and photograph yours. It looks like the exact same thing that I have.

@MovingAlong Asking Cornwell is a good idea too. Thanks!

 

[woody 73]

lol, that's a good one ask Cornwell.

That answer made my day...When I was writing my big Cornwell post story for the GJ I had to call Cornwell and ask a few questions for my story, turns out the nice lady at Cornwell was clueless. Now get this back when I wrote the post all she could say was...

Ask the people at Alloy Artifacts, good answer!