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What's-It Forum => What's-It Forum => Topic started by: coolford on January 22, 2019, 11:28:10 AM

Title: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: coolford on January 22, 2019, 11:28:10 AM

It is a ZIM and 3/4" size

Title: Re: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: Lostmind on January 22, 2019, 12:58:09 PM

axle or flywheel " knocker"
You install it on the threads and strike it with a hammer while prying behind the flywheel.
Used to remove drums also on older cars , usually with wood wheels. 3/4" is probably to small for an axle.

Title: Re: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: EVILDR235 on January 22, 2019, 02:26:30 PM

Could be a flywheel knocker for a small gas engine.

EvilDr235-1/2

Title: Re: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: papadan on January 22, 2019, 04:40:56 PM

I used to loosen the nut until flush with the shaft and then hit it to prevent damage to the threads. Now I find out someone made pieces just for that, kinda like the lubrication socket set, I have led a sheltered hard life. ;-(

Title: Re: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: coolford on January 22, 2019, 05:20:40 PM

Not this one, but I remember using one (we called them drum breakers) on a 47 Mercury back in the old days.

Title: Re: A wrench of sorts, automotive
Post by: pritch on January 22, 2019, 08:30:39 PM

That would be about right for steering wheels, too.