: Are there any sites that specialize in old car tools? : I'm finding many old tools in the shed and would like to identify. : Found 2 plier-type tools made by Kay-Dee Lancaster PA. stamped 1927. : The replaceable jaws have B,C,D,E,310A, 310B,R stamped on them as well as 2.10.20 and 7.10.23. Are these from 1927? : Also a bunch of T-spanners made by Walden-Worchester stamped : Oct 22 1918, 2614, 2726, 2719, 2619 - 7/16 - 19/32 : I put pictures up at>Link : Thanks. : Tony [email protected] Both of the K D photos look like they show valve spring tools (for doing engine valve train work). The modern counterparts go all of the way around the head to connect to the face of the valve and compress the spring while holding the valve in place, these appear to compress the valve without holding the valve in place. This can be handy if you want to change out the valve stem seal without pulling the head to do it. You'd still have to support the valve in position when removing the spring(s) and keepers or watch as the valve slides into the cylinder...
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