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motoring what are they

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 15:47
by Mike Hodgson
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Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 18:28
by Midlife
Are they for clearing/cleaning engine block waterways? Judging by the size of the worn teeth at one end, not a precision engineering tool.

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 19:34
by Mike Hodgson
No not for cleaning water passages and yes they are well worn and have limited if any use on modern cars.

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 20:12
by Keith Bennett
Carburettor cleaners then?

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 05 Jun 2020 20:35
by Mike Hodgson
Keith Bennett wrote:
05 Jun 2020 20:12
Carburettor cleaners then?
No

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 09:11
by Keith Bennett
Steam car burners' cleaners then?

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 09:39
by Mike Hodgson
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

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 10:32
by Stoney13
bearing or seal removers ??

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 12:11
by Mike Hodgson
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

Re: motoring what are they

Posted: 06 Jun 2020 14:31
by Dave the rave
Putting a counter-sink at the base of a stud ?