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Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?

Started by MysteriousGT, February 26, 2013, 01:17:18 PM

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MysteriousGT

the Suction Cup end goes back and forth when you spin the Handle, It has a Small Wooden Handle on the End!

Reminds me of a Hand Crank Drill, its the Same Size as one!

Lostmind

It's for lapping or grinding valves. The are still sold at some of the suppliers for
small engine parts.
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1959 Chrysler New Yorker
1982 E150 Ford van

rusty

Looks like albertson, look for fine faint lettering....'
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

Neals

Looks a lot like the Zim that I have. Guess a lot of outfits made them

MysteriousGT

Ill Have to Check for Markings after i get around to Cleaning it Up, As it Sits I Dont See Any Markings that Are Visible!

Lostmind

Your end with the suction cup looks like a home made affair, adapted to the metal shaft.
Normally the cup is attached to the metal shaft. They sometimes come with different length shafts , and sometimes have a blade end to fit  the slots in the tops of some old valves.
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Papaw

Usually clearly marked on the face opposite the crank.
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Billman49

A hand driven massage machine looks very similar - but the business end is about 2" diameter - some old valves also had two holes, rather than a slot, so a forked end attachment was also available. Never used a massage version, but I would guess it has some axial 'hammer' action, whereas the valve grinder reciprocates a half turn to and fro (on the better ones not 50%/50%, but 60%/40% so the valve gradually rotates as it is being ground in)...