motoring what are they

Mike Hodgson · Post by **Mike Hodgson** » 05 Jun 2020 15:47

Midlife · Post by **Midlife** » 05 Jun 2020 18:28

Are they for clearing/cleaning engine block waterways? Judging by the size of the worn teeth at one end, not a precision engineering tool.

Mike Hodgson · Post by **Mike Hodgson** » 05 Jun 2020 19:34

No not for cleaning water passages and yes they are well worn and have limited if any use on modern cars.

Keith Bennett · Post by **Keith Bennett** » 05 Jun 2020 20:12

Carburettor cleaners then?

Mike Hodgson · Post by **Mike Hodgson** » 05 Jun 2020 20:35

Keith Bennett wrote: ↑
05 Jun 2020 20:12
Carburettor cleaners then?

No

Keith Bennett · Post by **Keith Bennett** » 06 Jun 2020 09:11

Steam car burners' cleaners then?

Mike Hodgson · Post by **Mike Hodgson** » 06 Jun 2020 09:39

Keith Bennett wrote: ↑
06 Jun 2020 09:11
Steam car burners' cleaners then?

No
They are a great help when dismantling some types of older engines

Stoney13 · Post by **Stoney13** » 06 Jun 2020 10:32

bearing or seal removers ??

Mike Hodgson · Post by **Mike Hodgson** » 06 Jun 2020 12:11

Stoney13 wrote: ↑
06 Jun 2020 10:32
bearing or seal removers ??

No Steve
they are 3 different diameters 3/8" , 7/16" and 1/2"

Answer later

Post by **Dave the rave** » 06 Jun 2020 14:31

Putting a counter-sink at the base of a stud ?