What is it for?

[stevasaurus 22,747]

Going through some tools I inherited was this.  I think I know what it is and what it is used for, but thought maybe someone out there knows for sure.  This is made by Snap-On, uses a 1/2" drive ratchet.  The lighter next to it gives it a reference for size.  

 

 

 

 

[oliver2-44 9,756]

Stud Remover

[Racinbob 11,082]

Possibly some sort of torque multiplier Steve? 

Edited April 12, 2022 by Racinbob

[Snoopy11 5,714]

I also have one of those in my shop @stevasaurus... I'm interested to see what it is used for as well.

 

Don

[Racinbob 11,082]

8 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

Stud Remover

We posted at the same time. I like your answer better. 

[ebinmaine 67,537]

1 minute ago, oliver2-44 said:

Stud Remover

I was thinking it would tighten/loosen something round. This makes sense/cents.  

[Snoopy11 5,714]

Just now, Racinbob said:

We posted at the same time.

Hahahaha... yeah, looks like we all posted at nearly the same time...

 

Don

[squonk 41,122]

Yup a stud remover. 

[stevasaurus 22,747]

Excellent gentlemen...thanks.  How about this one???  It's a little beat up...Grandpa was a Truck Mechanic in Chicago.  One thing, he bought good name tools...Snap-On, Craftsman, Thorsen, S-K, Indesko,   Some of them are from the 30's...names gone by.  This one looks like a screw driver for a 1/2" drive ratchet.  The blade is 7/8" long and 1/16" thick.  I think it is a wedge that might split a transmission...can't think of a screw that big on a truck??  This is a Craftsman.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

[JoeM 7,874]

I seen these slotted drivers uses on tie large tie rod ends.

Some large machinery used tie rod ends that had cups that clamped to a ball. (similar to a trailer ball). In the end of the rod was a spring that tightened against the cup and a large slotted nut would turn in tension against the spring. When tight, the slot was lined up with holes in the housing and a cotter pin went down through the slot and locked it all in place. 

 

Edited April 12, 2022 by JoeM

[stevasaurus 22,747]

I had no idea, but I have used the forked tool on tie rods on cars and light trucks.  Do you think I should file it and clean it up??  I doubt I would ever use it.  

[Achto 27,588]

1 hour ago, stevasaurus said:

 

Back in my days of wrenching on Harley's, I could have used a tool like that to remove inspection plugs from Iron Head Sportster primary covers. I actually made myself a tool out of some flat stock with a nut welded to it to do the job.

[squonk 41,122]

Drag link socket. Some links have a slotted screw in one end. The screw, tightens down onto a stud on another steering link and is locked with a pin. My 85 Toyota pick up had one of these links.

[pfrederi 17,741]

21 minutes ago, squonk said:

Drag link socket. Some links have a slotted screw in one end. The screw, tightens down onto a stud on another steering link and is locked with a pin. My 85 Toyota pick up had one of these links.

Old farm tractors and military vehicles you need a set...

[953 nut 55,262]

1 hour ago, stevasaurus said:

This one looks like a screw driver for a 1/2" drive ratchet.  The blade is 7/8" long and 1/16" thick.

Not just for trucks,  The adjustment plug (6) of a 953's Ross steering could make good use of it too.

[elcamino/wheelhorse 9,309]

I have a few of those in one of my tool boxes , they were the old man's , he worked on machines that corrugated paper to make shipping boxes.

[SylvanLakeWH 25,577]

3 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

Stud Remover

Why would you want me removed? 

 

 

[Horse Newbie 7,070]

5 hours ago, oliver2-44 said:

Stud Remover

I don’t need a “stud remover”…

if someone asks me to leave, I’ll go…

[Horse Newbie 7,070]

3 hours ago, pfrederi said:

My 85 Toyota pick up had one of these links.

My 1981 Hi-Lux 4x4 pick up has one too, on the drag link,,,

[Horse Newbie 7,070]

4 hours ago, JoeM said:

I seen these slotted drivers uses on tie large tie rod ends.

Some large machinery used tie rod ends that had cups that clamped to a ball. (similar to a trailer ball). In the end of the rod was a spring that tightened against the cup and a large slotted nut would turn in tension against the spring. When tight, the slot was lined up with holes in the housing and a cotter pin went down through the slot and locked it all in place. 

 

This is the exact set up on my 1981 Toyota Hi-Lux 4x4…

[Horse Newbie 7,070]

4 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

Excellent gentlemen...thanks.  How about this one???  It's a little beat up...Grandpa was a Truck Mechanic in Chicago.  One thing, he bought good name tools...Snap-On, Craftsman, Thorsen, S-K, Indesko,   Some of them are from the 30's...names gone by.  This one looks like a screw driver for a 1/2" drive ratchet.  The blade is 7/8" long and 1/16" thick.  I think it is a wedge that might split a transmission...can't think of a screw that big on a truck??  This is a Craftsman.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a set of those, 1/2 inch drive… never used them…

[prondzy 3,881]

5 hours ago, stevasaurus said:

Excellent gentlemen...thanks.  How about this one???  It's a little beat up...Grandpa was a Truck Mechanic in Chicago.  One thing, he bought good name tools...Snap-On, Craftsman, Thorsen, S-K, Indesko,   Some of them are from the 30's...names gone by.  This one looks like a screw driver for a 1/2" drive ratchet.  The blade is 7/8" long and 1/16" thick.  I think it is a wedge that might split a transmission...can't think of a screw that big on a truck??  This is a Craftsman.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Also used in a hand impact driver set. 

[dclarke 4,032]

Steve, I have one of those stud removers, made by S-K Tools. 

[stevasaurus 22,747]

Excellent guys...thanks!!  The knowledge here is amazing.  I am going to clean up the screw driver socket.  

[squonk 41,122]

Here is the drag link on my Power King.