Walden Worcester tools

[Allan]

Recently a WW wrench to fit flywheel capscrews was advertised on the classifieds. Can anyone direct me to a listing with that tool number? I'd like to know what to look for and my scouts would better be able to identify it by the number.
Allan from down under.

[Adam]

It’s best identified by the shape of the handle.

[Allan]

I should have looked on the classifieds first!!!! It's WW no is 3822. The Ford factory tool is an offset open end wrench, and in use it tends to crank off the bolt head before sufficient tension is applied, causing damage to the bolt head and wrench. The WW 3922 is a socket wrench with a double crank which places the handle back in line with the bolt head, so it does not crank off the bolt.

Allan from down under.

[NealW]

Yes the part number is 3822. I think this website link has been posted before, but it is a great source to look at vintage tool history, and those for the Model T like from Walden Worcester, Blackhawk and others:

http://alloy-artifacts.org/walden-worcester.html

[TrentB]

In the summer of 1926, Stevens, NY merged with Walden Worchester to form Stevens Walden Worchester. They continued to make hand tools (primarily automotive) for many, many years.

The several companies made flywheel cap screw tools similar to the Walden 3822. The weakest point on these tools is the socket. Before purchasing one you should inspect it carefully for splits in the sides of the socket.

Respectfully submitted,

Trent Boggess

[Allan]

Trent is right about a close check on old sockets. I have a WW wrench, number 1620-2. It has a double ended socket at one end and a single 9/16" square socket on the other end. This is most useful when working on T model main bearing bolts. However, all four corners of the square have split, rendering the tool useless. I have an alternative, a 1/2" drive Snap-on 8 point 9/16" socket. It is a beauty.

Allan from down under.

[D Stroud]

Allan, why not repair the socket end of the wrench? Silver solder, or braze? Just a thought. Dave

[Allan]

David, I V'ed out two cracks and mig welded them. They have held up well. Now the other two need the same treatment! I have not bothered as yet.The Snap-on socket is far superior. The WW tool is a showpiece now.

Allan from down under.

[MWalker]

I came across the WW flywheel bolt tool early on in my Model T wrenching career. I didn't understand why all the flywheel bolts I encountered had the corners rounded off until years later when I learned about Ford's wrench. It all became instantly clear.