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Ujustwaite
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- First Name: Brian
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- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: B.H. Lawwell Special (1917-1921 Fairgrounds Racer)
- Location: Catonsville, MD
Re: What is it?
Some sort of auxiliary oiling system I would suppose.
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Daisy Mae
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Re: What is it?
Well, presumably base purpose being an oiler, but yet so odd in many ways simply begging for more questions...
Like, where did it come from, why is it an unfinished casting being that the oil outlet remains untapped, and what purpose for the top cover, an inspection hole, or what? But, given it wouldn't work as an oiler without a bottom plate, was the top hole some sort of a clean out access cover, cuz you wouldn't be able to see the tranny via that top hole so not like it could be an inspection access....
Odd duck for sure
Like, where did it come from, why is it an unfinished casting being that the oil outlet remains untapped, and what purpose for the top cover, an inspection hole, or what? But, given it wouldn't work as an oiler without a bottom plate, was the top hole some sort of a clean out access cover, cuz you wouldn't be able to see the tranny via that top hole so not like it could be an inspection access....
Odd duck for sure
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KBurket
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Re: What is it?
Maybe part of a transmission speedometer setup?
Similar but different than this:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1439205405
Similar but different than this:
http://www.mtfca.com/discus/messages/50 ... 1439205405
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Allan
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- Location: Gawler, Australia
Re: What is it?
With a tower that high, it is not likely to fit under the floorboards of a car. Perhaps it has an industrial use. T engines were used in a number of applications, from grain harvesters to motor boats. That may widen the suggested uses to which this part may have been put.
I agree it may not be in finished form.
Allan from down under.
I agree it may not be in finished form.
Allan from down under.
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Rich P. Bingham
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Re: What is it?
The solid shaft seems like the intention would have been to mount some kind of control device, perhaps a pedal or lever.
I also think it’s unfinished. Intriguing !!
I also think it’s unfinished. Intriguing !!
Get a horse !
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John kuehn
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- Location: Texas
Re: What is it?
With that heavy of a casting it’s probably some kind of engine control or shifting device for a stationary industrial use T engine. Just a guess. Like the rest of aftermarket devices that were made for T engines.
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Bryant
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Re: What is it?
I agree with the auxiliary engine concept. I pictured a T powered tractor with this as the mount for a hand clutch lever. what is the hole directly over inside the transmission?
Bryant
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speedytinc
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Re: What is it?
SWAG. Possibly a shifter top for an aftermarket 3 speed sliding gear transmission conversion. Not a Kronk.
The oddest thing for my guess is the shape to fit on a stock HH.
The oddest thing for my guess is the shape to fit on a stock HH.
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Jerry VanOoteghem
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Re: What is it?
Maybe used in a T engine conversion for marine use. A shaft sticking out the side for an "IN-OUT" clutch control, and "something" going in the top to engage reverse. (Or visa-versa with the controls, with the side shaft for reverse and the top "something" for "IN-OUT" clutch control)
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speedytinc
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Re: What is it?
Look up :3 Speed Transmission in existing Hogs Head MTFCA.
Maybe a Wrightford 3 speed transmission. Also not a Himmico.
Maybe a Wrightford 3 speed transmission. Also not a Himmico.
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Erik Johnson
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Re: What is it?
Thinking outside of the box:
It's a tool for ease of removing and reinstalling the hogshead using your choice of hoist, gantry, cherry picker, rope, chain, etc. There is an eyelet or hook that bolts to the top of it.
The stub on the right is a handle. A stub is not required for the left side because you can use the pedals as a handle.
It's a tool for ease of removing and reinstalling the hogshead using your choice of hoist, gantry, cherry picker, rope, chain, etc. There is an eyelet or hook that bolts to the top of it.
The stub on the right is a handle. A stub is not required for the left side because you can use the pedals as a handle.