Unknown Part......

[timekiller]

I found this over the weekened in the same area as the carburetor part & ford 6volt battery connector.As you can see it has a T-handle & is made of brass/bronze very heavy for size.Only has the one outlet. I see no markings on it so have nothing to go on for what it could be.Any ideas??
Thanks,
Pete,

 

[NOLA_Ken]

It looks like it threads apart..... My first thought is to wonder if there's a spring and diaphragm in it. I want to say a device to attach to a radiator to keep the pipes from knocking around (forgot the name for it)......but I could be WAY off......

I think the part marked Zenith, could be from an old glass fuel filter.....like the one pictured.

 

[High Plains Digger]

What did a search on the patent date show?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The Zenith is an oiler cap. Someone found one here before. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Oiler-Heads-ZENITH-Dec-29-08-STEWART-4-22-13-/290586800502

 

[timekiller]

The Zenith is an oiler cap. Someone found one here before. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Oiler-Heads-ZENITH-Dec-29-08-STEWART-4-22-13-/290586800502

Thanks all,BCH I'm purdy sure it is off a carburetor I'll see if I can find the pick again showing it mounted.It has to do with the float chamber.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[timekiller]

Here is a couple but I found a good one somewhere yesterday showing it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Vint...r_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4aad690bee
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/AUST...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item19c794c418

 

[timekiller]

More pic/info on it......
http://www.oldengine.org/members/diesel/OldCarbs/zenith2.htm

 

[bradyboy]

last item looks like a tractor in line gas sediment trap
Brady

 

[timekiller]

Took the piece in question apart & it seems to have old burnt oil residue in it.Smells like it anyway.Maybe somekind of old oil filter/strainer seems small for that.

 

[mick56]

Looks like it attached to a bearing or something else that would need grease. You filled the resevoir with grease, and as you turned the t-handle, it would force the grease out the bottom hole and into the bearing. Every little while as a person walked by the greaser, they could turn the handle a little bit and keep the shaft or bearing well greased.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The Zenith is an oiler cap. Someone found one here before. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Oiler-Heads-ZENITH-Dec-29-08-STEWART-4-22-13-/290586800502

Thanks all,BCH I'm purdy sure it is off a carburetor I'll see if I can find the pick again showing it mounted.It has to do with the float chamber.
Take Care,
Pete,

You are correct. Cant believe those eBay ads. I remember now it was carburetor but I cant find the old post.



I think the part in question is an automatic oiler/grease thing for an old hit and miss engine as mick described.

 

[timekiller]

Looks like it attached to a bearing or something else that would need grease. You filled the resevoir with grease, and as you turned the t-handle, it would force the grease out the bottom hole and into the bearing. Every little while as a person walked by the greaser, they could turn the handle a little bit and keep the shaft or bearing well greased.

Thanks mick56, a grease cup makes total sense. I can't find one just like it but the ones I did find are close enough for me.
Take Care,
Pete,
http://www.oldengine.org/members/inzero/
http://www.old-engine.com/graymotr.htm

 

[timekiller]

The Zenith is an oiler cap. Someone found one here before. http://cgi.ebay.com/Antique-Oiler-Heads-ZENITH-Dec-29-08-STEWART-4-22-13-/290586800502

Thanks all,BCH I'm purdy sure it is off a carburetor I'll see if I can find the pick again showing it mounted.It has to do with the float chamber.
Take Care,
Pete,

You are correct. Cant believe those eBay ads. I remember now it was carburetor but I cant find the old post.



I think the part in question is an automatic oiler/grease thing for an old hit and miss engine as mick described.

Thanks for the help/look.
Take Care,