Carburetor Adjustment socket?

[outofbounds]

Wondering if anyone can offer insight on this unusual 3/8" drive socket. Google search didn't turn up anything on the maker. Would this be for a specific make of carburetor?

 

[MR.X]

Wondering if anyone can offer insight on this unusual 3/8" drive socket. Google search didn't turn up anything on the maker. Would this be for a specific make of carburetor?

well, if there's nothing about the maker there should at least be a ton of stuff online for Stromberg applications for that jet wrench.

 

[outofbounds]

well, if there's nothing about the maker there should at least be a ton of stuff online for Stromberg applications for that jet wrench.

Thanks, Mr. X!!! I'm on it.

 

[Provincial]

It looks like a socket for the Trico windshield wiper motors. There were two sizes of that "Double D) head. Plomb made both sizes of these sockets.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Same shape as 1930's and 1940's Stromberg jets, Provincial.

 

[outofbounds]

Same shape as 1930's and 1940's Stromberg jets, Provincial.

I neglected to include what is stamped onto the socket.

Reads: B.P. CO.
CARB DIV.
T-24924

 

[rr1963]

Kind of looks like the socket for early 80s Chevy Blazers carb fuel mixture screw.

 

[tom-ky]

Kind of looks like the socket for early 80s Chevy Blazers carb fuel mixture screw.

Kinda looks like the one used on the computer controlled quadrajet used back in the early 80’s. Probably got one in my box.

 

[Leviton]

I have a "socket" by the same manufacturer. My tool was used to adjust the metering jet on a 1954 Buick carburetor.

I was never able to find out anything about the company.

Here is a link to the thread on it: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431485

 

[joe_padavano]

Specifically, it looks like a Stromberg TMC42 oval jet socket. Note the second line of lettering in the first photo appears to say "CARB OVA..." Don't know who "B.P. CO." is.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

T2409 sounds like a Carter part number. B.p. ? Have not run into that. Have a snapon and a herbrand version that are for stromberg carb jets all the way back to the 30s.

 

[d42jeep]

Looks like Plomb was making them too. These shots are from the 1939 catalog 1/4” drive tools.
-Don

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Specifically, it looks like a Stromberg TMC42 oval jet socket. Note the second line of lettering in the first photo appears to say "CARB OVA..." Don't know who "B.P. CO." is.

TMC42 is a Snap-on part number for one of the two Stromberg jet sockets in a vintage Stromberg carb kits. Stromberg, like Carter, had multiple suppliers.

It reads, "CARB DIV". See post #6.

I have a "socket" by the same manufacturer. My tool was used to adjust the metering jet on a 1954 Buick carburetor.

I was never able to find out anything about the company.

Here is a link to the thread on it: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=431485

That's helpful. So what company with the initials B.P. had a Carburetor Division? And what other divisions might such a company have had?

EDIT: Didn't Bendix, known for brakes, also get into carbs?

 

[Zrxrunner]

I'll take my best stab at BP. Buick Parts Co? Found a buick forum where part number t24924 is listed in a buick service manual as a factory tool for their stromberg carbs. However the other find I came across is a ebay listing for a Blue Point T24924 carb tool. Snap-mom also made a reference to that part number being made by blue point in a past GJ posting. Maybe blue point made a set of factory tools for buick a few years?

 

[Jazz1]

I sold old set of Carter Carburetor tools and every piece was stamped Carter, so could be other makers carb socket

 

[outofbounds]

As always, I stand here simply agape at the font of information that flows through these pages, even for something as humble as a little socket!!

 

[Private Lugnutz]

For a socket now for sale on eBay for $5.99 or best offer.

Z,
That T-24924 carb jet socket identified as Blue-Point on eBay is not marked Blue-Point. Not saying Snapmom is wrong about Blue-Point supplying sockets to whoever is selling these T-24924 carb jet sockets, but I have never seen Blue-Point abbreviated "B.P." before and the "Co." (it was a separate 'entity' associated with Snap-on's selling arm, Motor Tool Specialty Co. only very early) and the "CARB DIV." are even stranger. I like your Buick Parts Company theory a lot, though.

 

[Super Mech]

While it definitely looks like the double D carb adjusting tool I have except mine is attached to a thin flexible cable for easy access to the mixture screws, I would think that 3/8 drive is a bit excessive for carb adjustment screws.

 

[Provincial]

Quoted from the website: bendixradiofoundation.com/hist_bendix.htm

1931 - "Bendix Products Corporation" organized to consolidate the manufacturing operations of Bendix Brake Company, Bendix Cowdrey Brake Tester, Inc. , Bendix Stromberg Carburetor Company, and the B-K Corporation.

1939 - "Bendix Products Corporation" changed to "Bendix Products Division."

 

[bubinga]

Kind of looks like the socket for early 80s Chevy Blazers carb fuel mixture screw.

Kinda looks like the one used on the computer controlled quadrajet used back in the early 80’s. Probably got one in my box.

i would say that's exactly what it is.

 

[Private Lugnutz]

Quoted from the website: bendixradiofoundation.com/hist_bendix.htm

1931 - "Bendix Products Corporation" organized to consolidate the manufacturing operations of Bendix Brake Company, Bendix Cowdrey Brake Tester, Inc. , Bendix Stromberg Carburetor Company, and the B-K Corporation.

1939 - "Bendix Products Corporation" changed to "Bendix Products Division."

There's your B.P. Co. right there, boys. Nice work, Jock!!

And yes, I am totally claiming dibs on the lead for this one!

Didn't Bendix, known for brakes, also get into carbs?

 

[Provincial]

And "CARB DIV." may mean post-1939.

 

[four.cycle]

Originally "Stromberg Motor Devices Co.", they were acquired by Bendix Corporation later on.
It would appear that the "Zenith" brand was European.

 

[Oldtuleguy]

Those zenith ads are awesome!

 

[Provincial]

Bendix bought Stromberg in 1929.

 

[willyswan]

Hi outofbounds -

Resurrecting this thread. I can say with a fairly high certainty that T-24924 socket is for Stromberg main jets as I need one right now for my old WW series that I am rebuilding. Could I trouble you to put a micrometer on your socket and measure the width between the flats for me? I think it is nominal 0.25", but I would appreciate confirmation. I am planning to take a grinder to a 6-point deep-well socket and see if I can make a serviceable facsimile.

 

[b.martin172]

Bought this whole kit at a yard sale....a search of one of the socket numbers brought me here. Based on the above research I have no use for it. Would anyone be interested in it?

 

[jskicet]

Quadrajet for sure. Here's the tool that goes with it to get to the adjustment screws.

 

[Ricky Joe]

Bought this whole kit at a yard sale....a search of one of the socket numbers brought me here. Based on the above research I have no use for it. Would anyone be interested in it?

I would buy it from you. How much do you want for it?

 

[Oldtuleguy]

T 24968 3/8 driver , identical to blackhawk version

 

[Death Row Dave]

QJet used on all GM and a few Fords

 

[Ole Slewfoot]

13/32ths carter socket. Feels maybe Plomb?