My dad just pulled this out of his tool chest and I thought some of you might be interested or know something about these.
What would the number 1 & 2 refer to?
What would the number 1 & 2 refer to?
Ford T 1917 Wrench
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Down a rabbit hole of research:
The opening marked '1' on the T-1917 Gas Pack Nut / Transmission Band Nut wrench is for the band nut and that opening is done on a 15 degree angle, so that the wrench won't stick, at the angle of approach when the band nut is rotated, the opening provides this needed spacing. Across the opening the print calls out for 45/64" at the wide point.
That is why these wrenches seem to be bent or worn open, but that is the design. The other end, '2' is for the gas pack nut. Across it's opening, the print calls out for 37/64" at the wide part.
The Revision on the Print is June 6 1913, so the smaller 4 1/4" length T-1917 is what is the common one.
That big long thick T-1917 , shown in the lower part of the photo is 1913 model year and earlier.
The opening marked '1' on the T-1917 Gas Pack Nut / Transmission Band Nut wrench is for the band nut and that opening is done on a 15 degree angle, so that the wrench won't stick, at the angle of approach when the band nut is rotated, the opening provides this needed spacing. Across the opening the print calls out for 45/64" at the wide point.
That is why these wrenches seem to be bent or worn open, but that is the design. The other end, '2' is for the gas pack nut. Across it's opening, the print calls out for 37/64" at the wide part.
The Revision on the Print is June 6 1913, so the smaller 4 1/4" length T-1917 is what is the common one.
That big long thick T-1917 , shown in the lower part of the photo is 1913 model year and earlier.
Pretty cool, and great job researching. We've visited the Gilmore Car Museum (Hickory Corners, MI) a few times. Besides the Gilmore collection, the Model A Club of America has a building for their collection that is laid out like a 1928 dealership. Gilmore also has a small fleet of running Model T's that are used in driving classes. The entire 90 acre campus is an incredible visit, even if one has no real interest in cars. Worth the trip!!