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SpawnyWhippet

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Hi, I recently bought a retired mechanics toolkit, which had a number of tools that I cannot identify a use for, even though I have discovered the name of some. Can anyone please help me figure what these tools are used for?

1. Mac S120S
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2. 9/16 Mac S151
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3. Blue Point YA125A 1/2" 6 POINT HEX REVERSING RACHET WRENCH
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4. No idea, is stamped with 'K-D No. 2079'
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5. Some kind of wire on a handle. No markings
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6. Some kind of screwdriver Pipe clamp?
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7. Tool 7. No idea
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8. Some kind of pliers
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9. Hold down spring tool
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10. Some kind of wrench
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12. Tool 12. No idea
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13. Tool 13. No idea - has a 1/2 socket drive at the bottom
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14. Mac S117 Line wrench
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15. Tool 15. Mystery handle thing
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16. Tool 16. Mystery hook thing
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18. Mystery wrench thing, Stamped Nuday 1739.
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19. Mystery square socket thing. Has spring loaded piston and marked 'Prior Sheffield England.'
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20. Mystery hook thing with a twisted spike tip
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21. Mystery spike thing
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22. Williams wrench stamped '456'
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23. Some kind of screw clamp? Stamped with 'Nes1. 1/4" - 3/4". 6-19mm'
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24. Some kind of screw clamp? Stamped with 'Nes2. 11/16" - 1 1/2" '
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freakinout

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#21 is a scratch awl

many of others look like they are for adjusting machines
 

metaleltr

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#1 seal puller
#2 distributor wrench
#7 tubing bender
#10 half a distributor wrench
#23 and 24 thread restorer

#16 i believe is part of a valve spring compressor
 

Moose-LandTran

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Hi, I recently bought a retired mechanics toolkit, which had a number of tools that I cannot identify a use for, even though I have discovered the name of some. Can anyone please help me figure what these tools are used for?

1 - Cotter pin puller
2 - Distributor wrench
3 - Cummins viscous fan wrench
4 - Valve lifter puller (pushrod engines)
5 - Dunno. Wire puller?
6 - Dunno. Part of a hard line flaring tool?
7 - Brake pipe bender
8 - Pushrod removal pliers (i think)
9 - Truck brake drum spring tool
10 - Distributor wrench. (Similar to some carb wrenches)
11 - ????
12 - Dash slotted nut/bezel screwdriver (i think)
13 - Look familiar, but can't remember. Bicycle crank tool? Engine turn-over tool?
14 - Maybe an alignment wrench?
15 - Truck brake drum spring lever tool
16 - Part of a valve spring compressor tool (i think)
17 - ????
18 - Pin spanner. (lots of applications, possible strut shock cartridges)
19 - Letter/number punch holder
20 - Seal/O-ring removal tool (i think)
21 - Awl
22 - another type of pin/hook spanner, lots of applications
23 - Thread restorer
24 - Thread restorer

I'm sure some are wrong, but that's as best as i can tell.
 
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jimindm

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1 Truck hub seal puller
2 Distributer wrench
3 Early fan clutch tool?
4 Lifter puller
5 Handle of a broken PTO cable. Could be used for several things
6 Brake line bender? What does the other side look like?
7 Steel tubing bender
8 Fuel line release pliers
9 Ford pick up rear drum brakes hold down spring tool
10 Part of a distributor wrench
11 you skipped the number
12 no Idea
13 No idea
14 alignment wrench
15 Sheet metal deburer?
16 Valve spring tool
17 you skipped another number
18 Spanner wrench for a certain application
19 wire crimper?
20 no idea
21 awl
22 open spanner wrench, used in tooling, repair of hydraulic cylinders
23 & 24 Thread restorers

Some of those a likely a specific tool designed to do a certain job. Others ( like 20) are just a home made tools for some purpose
 
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Rickedstyles

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I believe the short distributor wrench has a female socket for a ratchet/extension..found one in my dads stuff a cpl wks ago..13 does remind me of bike tools
 

wafrederick

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#14 is a brake cylinder wrench for older Pontiacs and Oldsmobiles.Shown on page 77 in the 1973-1974 Mac tools catalog
 

RM209

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3.) belt tensioner
4.) hydraulic valve tappet remover

I'd love to play more but have to run....

I've got the exact same belt tensioning wrench (#3), but it's stamped "Mac", w/ a Mac part number.

RM209
 

signcrafter

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#3 is a fan bolt wrench for older cars. I have one with 3 or 4 different sockets that go with it. Never used it but I have it if I ever need to work on an old car! Got it in a lot of tools off ebay.
 
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SpawnyWhippet

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Wow, you guys are very quick, and thanks for all the useful info. A few of the tools are still unconfirmed/conflicting.
All of these are open to offers if you have interest. I probably don't need most of it as I only work on old small European cars, which are 99% metric.

I am amazed that reptilezs knew what #13 was, I thought that would be forever a mystery.

(BTW, Numbers 11 and 17 were removed before I finalized the post as I discovered what they were.)

I also have a huge quantity of Snap On wrenches, 5 SO impact socket sets, some axle wrenches, scanners etc. Basically I kept the metric stuff and the SAE stuff is open to offers. The mechanic worked mainly on trucks, GM and Chrysler.

Check out this folder for things and shoot me a PM if you are interested. I normally sell for half or less retail price. Some of the things have initials on them, others are brand new. Nearly all appear to be unused or hardly ever used. This guy was probably the laziest mechanic in the US, judging by the excellent condition of his tools.
 

3baygarage

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#3 is a fan bolt wrench for older cars. I have one with 3 or 4 different sockets that go with it. Never used it but I have it if I ever need to work on an old car! Got it in a lot of tools off ebay.

Sorry, I was wrong on that one. I was thinking of the long ratcheting tensioner wrench. I also bought the set years ago thinking it was for belt replacement. I think mine is Craftsman though.
 
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