Ed Kennell 38,177 #26 Posted April 29 8 hours ago, Pullstart said: Does it attach to a set of lug studs? Yep, now what's it's purpose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #27 Posted April 29 4 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: Yep, now what's it's purpose? Holds ‘em down of course! some type of indicator? Like a plumb Bob but not? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #28 Posted April 29 If it’s not a balancer, not an indicator, but goes on lug studs, it’s gotta be an un-balancer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #29 Posted April 29 1 minute ago, Pullstart said: Holds ‘em down of course! You and Cas should get it. Keep thinking. Not gravity. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #30 Posted April 29 Caster camber measuring gauge? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,884 #31 Posted April 29 2 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: You and Cas should get it. Keep thinking. Not gravity. But automotive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #32 Posted April 29 2 minutes ago, Pullstart said: un-balancer! It does do that. What happens when a wheel is un-balanced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #33 Posted April 29 1 minute ago, Pullstart said: But automotive? Yes, bolts to a DRIVE wheel. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #34 Posted April 29 15 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: What happens when a wheel is un-balanced? It vibrates, is this some sort of vibration dampener? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #36 Posted April 29 What was the clue? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #37 Posted April 29 your thought I was joking about the backup alarm, just figured it might be a part of one of these. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #38 Posted April 29 (edited) 2 hours ago, JoeM said: thought I was joking about the backup alarm, just figured it might be a part of one of these. No, I've seen those Joe. This thing is just a weight that creates a centrifical force for a specific purpose. Edited April 29 by Ed Kennell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #39 Posted April 29 2 hours ago, Pullstart said: But automotive? Might work on Collene ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #40 Posted April 29 46 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: No, I've teen those Joe. This thing is just a weight that creates a centrifical force for a specific purpose. The faster you spin, the more the tires dig on a slippery surface. What did I win? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #41 Posted April 29 13 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: He has a barn full of WHATIZITS. No he has a barn full of cool stuff overlooing the green & yello.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
87 416-8 horse 420 #42 Posted April 29 (edited) Some sort of external counter weight? Edit: sorry, didn’t see page two. Whoops! Edited April 29 by 87 416-8 horse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,004 #43 Posted April 29 It is a first generation spinner hubcap. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #44 Posted April 29 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: The faster you spin, the more the tires dig on a slippery surface. What did I win? Close enough. The theory is the spinnlng weight creates a centrifical force that rocks the wheel of the stuck car back and forth when the weight is in the front and rear positions. When in the down position, yes, it increases the down force and traction. It was made in York, Pa. Did it work, I doubt it ? As far as I know, the patent is still pending. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,874 #45 Posted April 29 6 hours ago, Ed Kennell said: The theory is the spinnlng weight creates a centrifical force that rocks the wheel of the stuck car back and forth i knew that......just didn't want it show off! lol 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,624 #46 Posted April 30 I don't understand how it's supposed to do that, surely if the weight is free to pivot on the central bolt it will just hang down no matter what the wheel does? Am I missing something? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mickwhitt 4,624 #47 Posted April 30 Having looked at it again, do you fit it to the wheel with the bolt loose, so you can access all three lug nuts, then lock it with the central bolt to make the wheel out of balance? If that's right I guess it mimics the action of bouncing up and down on the drive wheels that we try when unbogging a vehicle. The handles on the back of a Land Rover were fitted to allow helpers to bounce the rear end if it got stuck in mud. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,230 #48 Posted April 30 6 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: I don't understand how it's supposed to do that, surely if the weight is free to pivot on the central bolt it will just hang down no matter what the wheel does? Am I missing something? I think it was designed to put money in the pocket of the manufacturer who would convince unsuspecting gellable people that it would actually work as well as they were telling you it would. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,177 #49 Posted April 30 7 hours ago, Mickwhitt said: I don't understand how it's supposed to do that, surely if the weight is free to pivot on the central bolt it will just hang down no matter what the wheel does? Am I missing something? Probably that the pivot point is not centered in the wheel. The weight is free to pivot and due to the pivot point not being centered, the spinning wheel may create enough centrifugal force to overcome the graviitational force on the weight. I have not tested this device and as stated above, I doubt that it did anything to free a stuck vehicle. Many inventions do not work, but thankfully Orville and Wilber never gave up trying. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,560 #50 Posted April 30 Let's do a Redsquare test!!! Send it to @Pullstart. He can mount it on Colleen the Stuck Bus, call 911 in advance to order medical assistance, set up his ipad, click record, and let the fun begin!!! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
