The Ford Barn

Werner · 05-08-2023, 04:12 PM

N'Abend,

who knows this tool? Are slipped over tire valves. What is the point of the devices?

Mike Peters · 05-08-2023, 10:55 PM

Is it a tool to hold the rubber valve stem in the rim hole while mounting the tire? Otherwise, the valve stem can easily slip back inside the rim before airing up the mounted tire.

Werner · 05-09-2023, 03:06 PM

Mike,

thank you for your hint.

I don't think this is a workshop tool. It's built too fragile for that and doesn't have a good grip. The top cap is detachable.

Model "A" Fords · 05-10-2023, 06:36 AM

[QUOTE=Werner;2224849]Mike,

thank you for your hint.
I don't think this is a workshop tool. It's built too fragile for that and doesn't have a good grip. The top cap is detachable.

Werner, Can you show how it looks inside the cap and where it fits in your part? In the bottom it looks like four collet fingers or grippers, are there supposed to be two more sections that might have broken off. Do the grippers have concentric groves or are they like a thread? Does the cap operate the grippers or do you turn the knurled section? Any markings other than Push/ pull?

Werner · 05-10-2023, 04:06 PM

The grooves of the four gripping arms are concentric.

The lid is plugged in.

When I pull on the upper sleeve, the grippers spread. If I push in, they grip tight.

There are no other markings.

I suspect that it could be a protective sleeve for the tire tube socket?

Model "A" Fords · 09-23-2023, 06:55 AM

Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Werner

N'Abend,

who knows this tool? Are slipped over tire valves. What is the point of the devices?

Has anyone figured out what this object is yet?

Bob C · 09-23-2023, 11:10 AM

Here's a link to another what is it question with no answer.
https://forums.aaca.org/topic/156255...ve-stem-cover/

izze · 09-24-2023, 03:09 PM

I was just at the Petersen Museum

mercman from oz · 09-24-2023, 04:52 PM

Columbia on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum - izze

Model "A" Fords · 09-24-2023, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izze

I was just at the Peterson Museum

izze, that one looks as if it is a screw on style. When I enlarge the Photograph, I don't see the top part that can be pushed or pulled. I may be missing something as it is hard to tell once enlarged big enough.

You didn't happen to remove it for a closer look? Just a knotty thought that came to mind.

spdway1 · 09-25-2023, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izze

I was just at the Petersen Museum

Thats a dust cap, I have them on my 79-A

05-08-2023, 10:55 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: Tire valve accessories Is it a tool to hold the rubber valve stem in the rim hole while mounting the tire? Otherwise, the valve stem can easily slip back inside the rim before airing up the mounted tire.

05-09-2023, 03:06 PM	#3
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,159	Re: Tire valve accessories Mike, thank you for your hint. I don't think this is a workshop tool. It's built too fragile for that and doesn't have a good grip. The top cap is detachable. __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

05-10-2023, 06:36 AM	#4
Model "A" Fords Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 260	Re: Tire valve accessories [QUOTE=Werner;2224849]Mike, thank you for your hint. I don't think this is a workshop tool. It's built too fragile for that and doesn't have a good grip. The top cap is detachable. Werner, Can you show how it looks inside the cap and where it fits in your part? In the bottom it looks like four collet fingers or grippers, are there supposed to be two more sections that might have broken off. Do the grippers have concentric groves or are they like a thread? Does the cap operate the grippers or do you turn the knurled section? Any markings other than Push/ pull?

05-10-2023, 04:06 PM	#5
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,159	Re: Tire valve accessories The grooves of the four gripping arms are concentric. The lid is plugged in. When I pull on the upper sleeve, the grippers spread. If I push in, they grip tight. There are no other markings. I suspect that it could be a protective sleeve for the tire tube socket? __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

09-23-2023, 11:10 AM	#7
Bob C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: So Cal Posts: 8,755	Re: Tire valve accessories Here's a link to another what is it question with no answer. https://forums.aaca.org/topic/156255...ve-stem-cover/

09-24-2023, 04:52 PM	#9
mercman from oz Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 10,376	Re: Tire valve accessories Columbia on display at the Petersen Automotive Museum - izze