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Offline MysteriousGT

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Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« on: February 26, 2013, 01:17:18 PM »
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!

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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #1 on: February 26, 2013, 01:20:15 PM »
It's for lapping or grinding valves. The are still sold at some of the suppliers for
small engine parts.
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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #2 on: February 26, 2013, 05:00:42 PM »
Is it an Indestro?
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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #3 on: February 26, 2013, 05:15:11 PM »
Looks like albertson, look for fine faint lettering....'
Just a weathered light rust/WD40 mix patina.

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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #4 on: February 26, 2013, 05:24:44 PM »
Looks a lot like the Zim that I have. Guess a lot of outfits made them

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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #5 on: February 26, 2013, 06:36:35 PM »
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!

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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #6 on: February 26, 2013, 08:26:11 PM »
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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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2013, 08:34:05 PM »
Usually clearly marked on the face opposite the crank.
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Re: Wierd Hand Crank Devise, anyone Know what this is?
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2013, 04:23:14 AM »
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)...