What's this?
 

Thought I'd start a general identification thread - I have quite a few things which are a bit of a mystery to me and also for others to post their old, but non-CMP things hopefully for a positive ID.

To start I have what looks to be a wire strainer of some sort. It's lightweight although rather beautifully made. It's about 18" or so long and over 2 feet extended.

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...W_0351/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...W_0353/web.jpg

Main bearing extractor
 

Here's another.

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...W_0376/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...W_0378/web.jpg

http://gallery.me.com/oldcmp.net/100...W_0379/web.jpg

Towing bracket
 

As you say, Keith, a main bearing cap remover. The NSN shows it as a British origin, it looks like a special tool for Rolls Royce B range engines, ie B60, B80, B81

Fitzgig
 

Very interesting - How on earth does it work Richard? :confused

This is the standard US pattern T ring which was used on the M113 and others. The tow cables with the oblong opening on the end slipped over the T and then turned straight, so it would not fall off if the towing cable went slack.

Good question Tony :teach: :D

The mains caps are low in the block and difficult to lift out, the two claws on the tool are clamped to the cap, it has a web on it to claws cannot slip off, the other part on the tool is used as a pivot and placed on the block flange for sump, lever pushed down.........cap comes up ! If this tool is for the RR B range, then it is missing two items, a couple of specail screws for removing the rear mains cap, these screws have a large diameter knurled head and are screwed in to the threaded hole in top of rear cap, and claws are then able to pull out this cap. reason for two screws, one is BSF ( early engines), and other is UNF (later engines).

Replies
 

Thank you very much, gentlemen! :note: :note:

Will see what else I can find to try you all. Incidentally some of these things will be for sale in due course - if anyone is interested please feel free to send me a PM.

Gee Keith, where are you going to find someone on MLU with "B" series engines......
Rich.

Hmmmm
 

Better send me a PM I think Richard...

Keith,

Confirmed identity, just found the Stock number, on the label, in the Rolls workshop manual
:thup2:

Ford Part No. ID
 

I think this is a brake drum for the Ford truck (not CMP) of WW2:

C01T-1126

First item
 

Going back to the first item in this thread I have found it was made for the Royal Australian Navy and used as a clamp of some sort so I hope this is a clue to it's final identification.

I'll add to the interest.