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Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Original Smith » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:33 pm

I have what appears to be a mid teens hub cap wrench. The style is common, but the markings are not. There is an M with a diamond around it, and just below that is a circle with a P. It can't be to common?


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Allan » Wed Sep 04, 2019 9:37 pm

Larry, the M in a diamond is the mark of Mosberg tools. It may be an aftermarket item.

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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Jim, Sr. » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:14 pm

Larry,
On the subject of hub cap wrenches---------------
What is the smaller octagon hole used for on the bottom wrench in this photo?
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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by JTT3 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:20 pm

Maybe it’s for later model engine pan oil plug?

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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Ruxstel24 » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:30 pm

I think the small hex fits the front wheel bearing lock nut, the other one fits the threaded bearings.


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Jim, Sr. » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:35 pm

But, what is the smaller octagon (8-sided) hole used for?
I have not seen an octagon nut on a Model T.
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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Wayne Sheldon » Wed Sep 04, 2019 10:57 pm

Hmmm? Looks like an earlier style Ford wrench. What could a '09 or '10 have that later cars would not? Water pump nut would require open end. Maybe not Ford?


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by cwlittle » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:10 am

The bottom wrench is not Ford. I have been told that it is for Chevy. They are easier to find than the Ford one’s and easy to confuse if you think you have made a find and not pay attention to detail!
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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Original Smith » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:34 am

Jim: I've seen those wrenches too. They are exactly the same as the Ford wrench, but have 8 sides for the small octagon. I have no idea what they are for, but definitely not Chev.


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Russ T Fender » Thu Sep 05, 2019 10:46 am

I believe that smaller octagon is for the crankcase and differential plugs. The early plugs were slotted so the early wrench did not have it. After the change the later crankcase continued to use the octagonal plug but the later differentials used a plug with a recessed square. The later adjustable wrench had a square end to use for that.


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Allan » Thu Sep 05, 2019 6:00 pm

Charles, you are absolutely right about confusing early 3 hole T wrenches with Chev items. I found two such items at 'Ford and More', [now Model T Ranch] in Spokane and thought I was Christmas. At the counter, cash in hand, I realised the big end was hexagonal!

Val, I have never seen an octagonal drain plug on a T. The usual hexagonal plug is 15/16". the same size as the rear axle nuts.

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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Original Smith » Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:56 pm

Since the drain plug is a hex, how did you come up with that idea?


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Altair » Fri Sep 06, 2019 1:23 am

Octagon will fit a square nut it has four flats in side. You can buy 8 point sockets to day and 4 point sockets both are for square head fasteners.

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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Mark Nunn » Fri Sep 06, 2019 8:15 am

Altair wrote:
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Octagon will fit a square nut it has four flats in side. You can buy 8 point sockets to day and 4 point sockets both are for square head fasteners.
You will not get much leverage on a square fastener with an octagon wrench.
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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Russ T Fender » Fri Sep 06, 2019 9:20 am

Oops! Allan, obviously, I can't count. Six, not eight sides on the plug


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Altair » Fri Sep 06, 2019 10:22 am

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An 8 point socket fits a square nut also the octagon wrench may be for light duty such as top prop nuts where the original was lost. This may be for the British cars as many early British cars used 8 point nuts and bolts


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Re: Interesting Hub Cap Wrench

Post by Allan » Sat Sep 07, 2019 6:41 am

I have built up a collection of 8 point sockets in 1/2" drive. Some are two different vintages of Snap-on. They are very handy when working with coach bolts and square nut when building wooden bodywork. I paid US$13 for a 9/16" Snap-on one on ebay. You can guess where that one gets most use.

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