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What is it?

Post by Tparts » Wed Jan 14, 2026 10:49 pm

This is a heavy casting. It’s apparent where it goes, but what is it for?
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Re: What is it?

Post by Ujustwaite » Wed Jan 14, 2026 11:32 pm

Some sort of auxiliary oiling system I would suppose.


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Re: What is it?

Post by Daisy Mae » Thu Jan 15, 2026 12:41 am

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....
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Re: What is it?

Post by KBurket » Thu Jan 15, 2026 2:12 am

Maybe part of a transmission speedometer setup?
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Re: What is it?

Post by Allan » Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:21 am

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.

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Re: What is it?

Post by Rich P. Bingham » Thu Jan 15, 2026 11:01 am

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 !!
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Re: What is it?

Post by John kuehn » Thu Jan 15, 2026 12:24 pm

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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Re: What is it?

Post by Bryant » Thu Jan 15, 2026 1:28 pm

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?

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Re: What is it?

Post by speedytinc » Thu Jan 15, 2026 2:40 pm

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.


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Re: What is it?

Post by Jerry VanOoteghem » Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:06 pm

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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Re: What is it?

Post by speedytinc » Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:35 pm

Look up :3 Speed Transmission in existing Hogs Head MTFCA.
Maybe a Wrightford 3 speed transmission. Also not a Himmico.


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Re: What is it?

Post by Erik Johnson » Thu Jan 15, 2026 3:44 pm

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.

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