Any idea what this wrench was used for?

[worldtalker]

Found this today,made out of bronze. God Bless Chris

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Im not so sure its a wrench. It looks like an old clutch throwout lever or thrust for a Model T maybe. A member found a similar bronze part that engages the clutch I think..

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I cant find a pic of it anywhere. I think it holds the throwout bearing but I cant find a match.. check this out. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,430016.0.html

 

[worldtalker]

Im not so sure its a wrench. It looks like an old clutch throwout lever or thrust for a Model T maybe. A member found a similar bronze part that engages the clutch I think..

bch, That makes sense to me!

 

[taz42o]

Looks too small for automobile throwout lever , those levers are steel only the collars are brass.
Could be a hand throwout lever for something small.
With that round handle i think its a hand tool of some kind. Maybe a spring compressor.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Can I see the very end of the handle? Is it rounded solid on the end? The old Model T ID made for Ohio Jerry may be incorrect. I have no idea what a Model T clutch throwout bearing looked like or the size. As I said, I tried to search but couldnt find a verification pic anywhere.

It may help to search back to the old ID. I cannot search TN. The throwout part looks the shape but it would make sense that the lever would be steel but I have no idea I never worked on Model Ts.

I still think it could be throwout bearing related but maybe farm equipment. But I need to see the handle end. If the end is rounded and solid it would make more sense to be a tool like a spring compressor tool like taz suggested. It does appear rounded now that I look. Ive been doing this for years but its still hard to judge a picture.

I can see where a spring would seat but I can also see a bearing seated. Im wondering why a tool handle would be brass?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I think we need more pics. Can you clean up the rusted parts without breaking it?

 

[worldtalker]

Can I see the very end of the handle? Is it rounded solid on the end? The old Model T ID made for Ohio Jerry may be incorrect. I have no idea what a Model T clutch throwout bearing looked like or the size. As I said, I tried to search but couldnt find a verification pic anywhere.

It may help to search back to the old ID. I cannot search TN. The throwout part looks the shape but it would make sense that the lever would be steel but I have no idea I never worked on Model Ts.

I still think it could be throwout bearing related but maybe farm equipment. But I need to see the handle end. If the end is rounded and solid it would make more sense to be a tool like a spring compressor tool like taz suggested. It does appear rounded now that I look. Ive been doing this for years but its still hard to judge a picture.

I can see where a spring would seat but I can also see a bearing seated. Im wondering why a tool handle would be brass?

Here's a few more pics,the rod is definately round,it's bronze.

 

[GpSnoopy]

Another possibility, but I haven't found any proof as yet, is a type of spring retainer removal or spring compression tool.

Spring retainers are used in many applications, and I've shown a standard retainer clip in the photo below, and it has a similar shape to the one on your item. This one is for a Gear Shift Lever spring.

 

[lostcauses]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

 

[worldtalker]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Now that I see a handle, Im leaning toward a tool.

I dont know why it would be bronze. Where you anywhere near water?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

how wide is your leg? I would imagine the bar is about 12 inches long.

 

[baywalker]

My dad had a boat with a air cooled inbord engine that had no reverse ,It had a throwout bearing just like that,that took it out of gear.

Jonnie

 

[worldtalker]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

how wide is your leg? I would imagine the bar is about 12 inches long.

Measures about 8in.Dang bcr,my leg ain't that big!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

how wide is your leg? I would imagine the bar is about 12 inches long.

Measures about 8in.Dang bcr,my leg ain't that big!

Sorry I was using mine as comparison.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

My dad had a boat with a air cooled inbord engine that had no reverse ,It had a throwout bearing just like that,that took it out of gear.

Jonnie

Interesting because that would explain the one found on the beach.

 

[worldtalker]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

how wide is your leg? I would imagine the bar is about 12 inches long.

Measures about 8in.Dang bcr,my leg ain't that big!

Sorry I was using mine as comparison.

Gotta start swinging more!

 

[worldtalker]

My dad had a boat with a air cooled inbord engine that had no reverse ,It had a throwout bearing just like that,that took it out of gear.

Jonnie

Interesting because that would explain the one found on the beach.

It's all coming back to me now,it was there,just didn't recall it.I recall as a kid seein that stuff on machinery!WHEW!! Tough gettin on in age!!

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

got any dimensions ( measurements) ?

Want that in thousandths?My leg will have to do for now,to tired to get my calipers.

how wide is your leg? I would imagine the bar is about 12 inches long.

Measures about 8in.Dang bcr,my leg ain't that big!

Sorry I was using mine as comparison.

Gotta start swinging more!

ha ha. Its tough finding places to hunt in South Florida. Its very hard, everywhere is off limits but the beaches and they are all sanded in with restoration. All we can do it wait for a hurricane lol.

We need a picture to solve this thing.