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Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:03 pm

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Can anyone identify these K R Wilson tools? One is identified as a tool for setting end play on a Packard but does not specify year or engine. The other is identified as a Plug Gauge Set. Both are in their original K R Wilson wooden box.
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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by TRDxB2 » Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:36 pm

ModelTWoods wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:03 pm
Can anyone identify these K R Wilson tools? One is identified as a tool for setting end play on a Packard but does not specify year or engine. The other is identified as a Plug Gauge Set. Will add other pictures after I resize them.
Here are some sources of KR Wilson Tools
https://archive.org/details/kr-wilson-f ... 1/mode/2up
https://archive.org/details/kr-wilson-f ... nt-1931-32
1926krw.pdf
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Packard website
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/index.php
Their tool/parts https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modu ... nLookup=Go
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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by ModelTWoods » Mon Mar 16, 2026 3:34 pm

TRDxB2 wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:36 pm
ModelTWoods wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:03 pm
Can anyone identify these K R Wilson tools? One is identified as a tool for setting end play on a Packard but does not specify year or engine. The other is identified as a Plug Gauge Set. Will add other pictures after I resize them.
Here are some sources of KR Wilson Tools
https://archive.org/details/kr-wilson-f ... 1/mode/2up
https://archive.org/details/kr-wilson-f ... nt-1931-32
1926krw.pdf

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Packard website
https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/index.php
Their tool/parts https://packardinfo.com/xoops/html/modu ... nLookup=Go
Thanks, but the first two links, only pertain to Ford K R Wilson tools and the Packard link seems to only list non K R Wilson tools.

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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Mon Mar 16, 2026 10:31 pm

ModelTWoods wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:03 pm
One is identified as a tool for setting end play on a Packard but does not specify year or engine. The other is identified as a Plug Gauge Set. Both are in their original K R Wilson wooden box.
Those are for the Packard Ultramatic Transmission, not an engine (prefix PU, Packard Ultramtic). The Ultramatic was introduced post-war ('48 or '49, I can't remember) and continued as the main automatic transmission for Packard until the end in 1956.
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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by ModelTWoods » Tue Mar 17, 2026 11:54 am

Pep C Strebeck wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 10:31 pm
ModelTWoods wrote:
Mon Mar 16, 2026 2:03 pm
One is identified as a tool for setting end play on a Packard but does not specify year or engine. The other is identified as a Plug Gauge Set. Both are in their original K R Wilson wooden box.
Those are for the Packard Ultramatic Transmission, not an engine (prefix PU, Packard Ultramtic). The Ultramatic was introduced post-war ('48 or '49, I can't remember) and continued as the main automatic transmission for Packard until the end in 1956.
Thank You, Pep ! I knew someone would come through with the right answer. Since they are not for a Ford, they are FOR SALE, if any Forum reader is into Packards or knows someone who is.

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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:57 pm

Terry you might post them in the Packard section on AACA.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by ModelTWoods » Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:42 pm

Mark Gregush wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:57 pm
Terry you might post them in the Packard section on AACA.
Do you have to be a AACA member to post ? If so, is there anyone who would post an ad for me ?


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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by KimDobbins » Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:04 pm

Anyone know what this one is?
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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Tue Mar 17, 2026 4:14 pm

KimDobbins wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:04 pm
Anyone know what this one is?
Ford six cylinder, early 1950's, I think.
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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:00 pm

Pep C Strebeck wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 4:14 pm
KimDobbins wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:04 pm
Anyone know what this one is?
Ford six cylinder, early 1950's, I think.
Would have been used in conjunction with the KRW engine stand.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Pep C Strebeck » Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:06 pm

Mark Gregush wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 7:00 pm
Pep C Strebeck wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 4:14 pm
KimDobbins wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 3:04 pm
Anyone know what this one is?
Ford six cylinder, early 1950's, I think.
Would have been used in conjunction with the KRW engine stand.
Yeah, it would have been helpful if I had not forgotten to include that salient point of information. Thank you for the back-up Mark.
"Remember son, there are two ways to do this: The right way, and your way” Thanks Dad, I love you too.

LOOKING FOR A LUFKIN No. 9A Height Gage Attachment.

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Re: Identifying K R Wilson tools

Post by Mark Gregush » Tue Mar 17, 2026 10:39 pm

ModelTWoods wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 1:42 pm
Mark Gregush wrote:
Tue Mar 17, 2026 12:57 pm
Terry you might post them in the Packard section on AACA.
Do you have to be a AACA member to post ? If so, is there anyone who would post an ad for me ?
No you don't have to be a member but you can register on the site to use it.
I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! :shock:

1925 Cut down pickup
1948 Ford F2 pickup

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