K-D Pliers

J.A.F.E. · July 11, 2011, 02:19:39 AM

I don't know on this pair. Anyone know what these are for?

lbgradwell · July 11, 2011, 07:34:37 AM

Steve, I believe those are magnetic inserters for split-collar keepers used for rotating free valves on Fords. Early 1950s?

J.A.F.E. · July 12, 2011, 12:47:08 AM

Thank you. Where were these valves used?

eddie hudson · July 12, 2011, 06:45:49 AM

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on July 11, 2011, 02:19:39 AM
I don't know on this pair. Anyone know what these are for?

I have a 1957 K-D catalog. The guy who gave it to me, borrowed it back and now he can't find it. When it turns up I'll look it up.

lbgradwell · July 12, 2011, 09:31:17 AM

Quote from: J.A.F.E. on July 12, 2011, 12:47:08 AM
Thank you. Where were these valves used?

A picture's worth 1000 words!

J.A.F.E. · July 13, 2011, 12:39:32 AM

Now I understand, thank you for posting that.

I appreciate the help.

v8garage · July 14, 2011, 12:24:12 AM

I must be missing something here guys. The tool in the shop manual is nothing like the KD tool.
?????
V/8

Papaw · July 14, 2011, 01:22:51 AM

QuoteWhere were these valves used?

That is the question answered by the picture.

J.A.F.E. · July 14, 2011, 03:11:21 AM

The pliers are used on the keeps.

lbgradwell · July 14, 2011, 12:20:19 PM

Here we go.

From 1952:

Are yours marked "609", Steve? Pretty sure those are the same tool...

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