Ford wench ????

[bears]

I've got a 3Z646 I'm guessing it's a Ford wrench, what is it used for ?? Found a form some time back where I could look up numbers of Ford wrenches and it would say what they were used for, don't know what site it was ??

 

[ndnchf]

I found a quick answer on another forum:
"The 3Z-646 is Ford Model "T" service tool listed as "Open end wrench (9/16", 7-1/2" long)" and was issued between October 1917 and December 1920 when it was replaced by 5Z-195."

Welcome to the forum!

 

[3xpendable]

We love pics around here Btw. Welcome to GJ

 

[Lurch67]

Without a picture, I assume a ford wrench is basically a pipe wrench without the teeth. These are great for large piping connections since they don't damage the pipe and have a large opening 2-4 inches for a small wrench.

 

[andywander]

Without a picture, I assume a ford wrench is basically a pipe wrench without the teeth. These are great for large piping connections since they don't damage the pipe and have a large opening 2-4 inches for a small wrench.

That's a Monkey Wrench, not a pipe wrench. The big difference is the swinging jaw on a pipe wrench, in addition to the serrations on the pipe wrench jaws.

 

[Bruce Lancaster]

There were multiple types of Ford tools from Model T times through 1948. Each car came with a kit as standard equipment...for most years this included several flat wrenches (including the adjustable shown), head and sparkplug wrench, screwdriver, grease gun, and tire pump along with jack and handcrank. This became a little less elaborate as more filling stations appeared and roads got better. These tools had part numbers in the same series as all other parts of the cars.
The Z type tools were extra over-the-counter tools mostly made for specific pulling jobs and to work odd or difficult to reach fasteners. The final group was the KR Wilson stuff, extremely high quality tools and pullers to do just about everything for the dealership garage.

 

[NHBandit]

I have started collecting antique wrenches that have automobile & motorcycle manufacturers names on them and Ford tools seem to be extremely common. $5-$10 each usually. I also have Nash, Maxwell, Triumph, BSA, Indian & a couple others. Do any of you guys know of any websites that are dedicated to these type of collectible tools ? I spend half my time when I'm at flea markets pawing through boxes of rusty old tools and it would be good to know what to look for.

 

[pete379]

I have 2 of those adjustable "ford" wrenches !( grandpa was a ford man. started with model "T" )

pete

 

[jimexcursion]

Very handy for building and repair of oil and propane trucks.

 

[kams1973]

I watched that the other night NHBandit.