The Ford Barn

oldford2 · 11-09-2010, 06:16 PM

Well, I was trying to help a fellow barner by sending him a sketch of a simple homemade tool to remove the oil sender. I had bookmarked it but when I went to retrieve it I found out it was from the old Fordbarn and not available. It was submitted by one of the regulars I believe. U shaped with a 3/8 square hole at the top and open end at the bottom to fit the square shank on the sender. I can probably draw a sketch if you folks can not come up with it. Thanks.
John

JM 35 Sedan · 11-09-2010, 06:29 PM

John, Bill Wzorek made them and sold them on the old Fordbarn. Proceeds went to Shelly. They were a beautifully built tool. I am sure he can help with info or drawing.

Here are some pics of the one Bill W. makes or did make. Not sure he is still doing these. He painted them whatever Ford engine color you wanted.....

19Fordy · 11-09-2010, 07:49 PM

Here is the one from from Lawson Cox. Looks like you take a long open end-box end wrench , heat it up and bend it 90 degrees and weld a nut on top of the box end for a socket.

Lawson Cox · 11-09-2010, 09:06 PM

See post below. Maybe that will work.

Lawson Cox · 11-09-2010, 09:07 PM

That's not mine. I tried to post picture of mine but it didn't work. I'll try once more.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH2.jpg

kevinmac/toledo · 11-09-2010, 09:37 PM

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hi lawson; never did learn how to make the square hole... man that is pretty nice piece of fabrication...thanks ...kev

Bill S · 11-09-2010, 09:44 PM

When I resharpen a drill bit most of the time i get square holes.

JM 35 Sedan · 11-09-2010, 10:12 PM

bttt.........pictures added to my earlier post

oldford2 · 11-10-2010, 06:27 AM

Thanks for all the help. We are good to go. We will make one up as Lawson's. Bill W's is a work of art. John

Terry,OH · 11-10-2010, 08:32 AM

I believe this is Lawsons.

19Fordy · 11-10-2010, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

That's not mine. I tried to post picture of mine but it didn't work. I'll try once more.

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH1.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH2.jpg

Sorry Lawson. Saw it was posted by you so I thought you had made it.

Lawson Cox · 11-10-2010, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy

Sorry Lawson. Saw it was posted by you so I thought you had made it.

Yeah, I did make the one I pictured.

Bruce Lancaster · 11-11-2010, 10:42 AM

I believe that I have just purchased an old Snap-on purpose made tool for this! Won't be 100% sure til the mail man comes...
I have wasted a lot of time and a quart or so of blood wrestling with those senders over the years. Very similar to the home-brew 19Fordy posted, but shorter, looks like it'll be a close fit over top of sender from the pictures.

David W Juliano · 11-11-2010, 02:04 PM

Gentlemen: The oil sender removal tools by Lawson Cox and Bill Wzorek are both fantastic solutions to one of the worst flathead jobs I can think of. If either have additional copies for sale please contact me at [email protected]

34flathead · 11-11-2010, 02:44 PM

I would also like a copy if they are still avalible.
rich

Lawson Cox · 11-11-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by David W Juliano

Gentlemen: The oil sender removal tools by Lawson Cox and Bill Wzorek are both fantastic solutions to one of the worst flathead jobs I can think of. If either have additional copies for sale please contact me at [email protected]

Mine is a one off deal.

Bob NH · 10-06-2017, 06:15 AM

I never would have thought such a frustrating job would generate so much comment and great ideas. You guys are all fantastic and sent some good pictures. I wonder how you reinstall a sender without getting crossed threads in such a wicked tight area ? Car is in my little "station" at the moment but as soon as I replace the gas line I'll head to the warm basement where all the tools are as this may take time. Eventually our great NH weather will come to an end and for some reason I enjoy comfort. Any time the temp gets below 75 I have to start drinking anti freeze and carry WD40 to stay loosened up. Deeply appreciate everyones help and suggestions, Bob

JSeery · 10-06-2017, 07:55 AM

Just to have both photos in the thread:

fourtydlx · 10-06-2017, 08:03 AM

To install, go find a rubber hose that will fit over and a little snug. just like spark plugs

Gary in La. · 10-06-2017, 09:32 AM

The Snap On p/n is S-8659. They show up on EPay now and again.

11-09-2010, 06:16 PM	#1
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	oil sender removal tool Well, I was trying to help a fellow barner by sending him a sketch of a simple homemade tool to remove the oil sender. I had bookmarked it but when I went to retrieve it I found out it was from the old Fordbarn and not available. It was submitted by one of the regulars I believe. U shaped with a 3/8 square hole at the top and open end at the bottom to fit the square shank on the sender. I can probably draw a sketch if you folks can not come up with it. Thanks. John

11-09-2010, 09:06 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: oil sender removal tool See post below. Maybe that will work. Last edited by Lawson Cox; 11-09-2010 at 09:14 PM. Reason: trying to post pictures

11-09-2010, 09:07 PM	#5
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: oil sender removal tool That's not mine. I tried to post picture of mine but it didn't work. I'll try once more. http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH1.jpg http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...NITWRENCH2.jpg Last edited by Lawson Cox; 11-09-2010 at 09:10 PM. Reason: To add second link

11-09-2010, 09:37 PM	#6
kevinmac/toledo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: toledo,ohio Posts: 171	Re: oil sender removal tool Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) hi lawson; never did learn how to make the square hole... man that is pretty nice piece of fabrication...thanks ...kev

11-09-2010, 09:44 PM	#7
Bill S Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: H.B. So. Calif Posts: 411	Re: oil sender removal tool When I resharpen a drill bit most of the time i get square holes.

11-09-2010, 10:12 PM	#8
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,858	Re: oil sender removal tool bttt.........pictures added to my earlier post __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein*

11-10-2010, 06:27 AM	#9
oldford2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: pittsfield, MA Posts: 2,086	Re: oil sender removal tool Thanks for all the help. We are good to go. We will make one up as Lawson's. Bill W's is a work of art. John

11-11-2010, 10:42 AM	#13
Bruce Lancaster Member Emeritus Join Date: May 2010 Location: Madison, NJ Posts: 5,230	Re: oil sender removal tool I believe that I have just purchased an old Snap-on purpose made tool for this! Won't be 100% sure til the mail man comes... I have wasted a lot of time and a quart or so of blood wrestling with those senders over the years. Very similar to the home-brew 19Fordy posted, but shorter, looks like it'll be a close fit over top of sender from the pictures.

11-11-2010, 02:04 PM	#14
David W Juliano Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 30	Re: oil sender removal tool Gentlemen: The oil sender removal tools by Lawson Cox and Bill Wzorek are both fantastic solutions to one of the worst flathead jobs I can think of. If either have additional copies for sale please contact me at [email protected] Last edited by David W Juliano; 11-11-2010 at 02:10 PM. Reason: Incomplete statement

11-11-2010, 02:44 PM	#15
34flathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: norcal Posts: 173	Re: oil sender removal tool I would also like a copy if they are still avalible. rich

10-06-2017, 06:15 AM	#17
Bob NH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Meredith, N.H. Posts: 766	Re: oil sender removal tool I never would have thought such a frustrating job would generate so much comment and great ideas. You guys are all fantastic and sent some good pictures. I wonder how you reinstall a sender without getting crossed threads in such a wicked tight area ? Car is in my little "station" at the moment but as soon as I replace the gas line I'll head to the warm basement where all the tools are as this may take time. Eventually our great NH weather will come to an end and for some reason I enjoy comfort. Any time the temp gets below 75 I have to start drinking anti freeze and carry WD40 to stay loosened up. Deeply appreciate everyones help and suggestions, Bob

10-06-2017, 08:03 AM	#19
fourtydlx Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: bloomington,ca 92316 Posts: 784	Re: oil sender removal tool To install, go find a rubber hose that will fit over and a little snug. just like spark plugs

10-06-2017, 09:32 AM	#20
Gary in La. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 866	Re: oil sender removal tool The Snap On p/n is S-8659. They show up on EPay now and again.

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