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Started by anglesmith, February 21, 2013, 03:05:27 AM

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Papaw

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February 21, 2013, 04:09:09 AM
Probably a valve keeper tool.
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anglesmith

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February 22, 2013, 06:01:21 AM
Thanks Papaw, Its not in their currant lists But they have been in business for 80years, so who knows?
Graeme

lbgradwell

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February 22, 2013, 12:29:36 PM
Score one for Noel!

It is a No. 820 Inserter for Split Valve Spring Keepers & Horseshoe-Type Keepers.

No really.






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anglesmith

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February 22, 2013, 04:35:58 PM Last Edit: February 23, 2013, 03:12:27 AM by anglesmith
Thanks LG, What era, old side valve engines 20/30s?
Graeme




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Lostmind

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February 22, 2013, 04:52:34 PM
I think they are still in business.
I have an old original of the vale grinders shown here.

http://www.zimmfgco.com/valvetools.htm
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