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What is this tool for?

Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2014 8:02 pm
by picky
So, what is this for? It came with a job lot of SU carburettors, although I don't think it has anything to do with carbs. It is approx 1 1/4" diameter, and has a small slot at the end, only one slot which is unusual. If its home made then it has been made quite well, looks like mild steel with a welded handle. Hollow all the way through nothing inside:

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Re: What is this tool for?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 9:57 am
by MarkyB
I'd say it's for adjusting something probably with a tab sticking out and a lock-nut on top.
Shame it's home made, a company name might narrow it down a bit.

Re: What is this tool for?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:58 pm
by lambrettalad
^^^^^ maybe for holding a woodruff key e.g. like the magneto on a scooter ?

Re: What is this tool for?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:13 pm
by picky
Woodruff key is likely I guess, I wonder if it is just for turning a crankshaft while assembling the engine? Seems a bit over the top to make a tool for it though.

Re: What is this tool for?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 2:53 pm
by katy
Got dimensions?

Re: What is this tool for?

Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 3:01 pm
by picky
Internal diameter is 1 3/8", and tube is 3" long.

The slot is 1/4" wide and 1/2" deep, and appears to have been stamped out, rather than being done with a hacksaw which I would have expected from a home made tool.

No numbers or markings on it. Evidence of paint on the inside, black or dark green. I am now pretty convinced it is for rotating the crankshaft of an engine while setting up camshaft timing etc. Handy tool if it fits A series, I will treat it to some spray paint if it does!