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Steve Plucker · 05-04-2014, 09:31 AM

Contained in the Parts Price Lists, Ford Service Bulletins, and Ford Service Letters are some of Ford's tools that were used and advertised,

For instance...5-z-2031 is a Star wrench for gas gauge.

Is anyone trying to collect all of these as some are with KR Wilson tools?

Pluck

Rowdy · 05-04-2014, 11:04 AM

Yes, I am always looking for them. Most have a place in the KRW cabinets and they were required tools for Ford Service Dept's. So far I only have afew. Rod

John LaVoy · 05-04-2014, 12:10 PM

Are you looking for some Pluck, or are you writing them up? I have several varieties if you need pictures.

KR500 · 05-04-2014, 07:45 PM

I have never seen a good listing for Z tools. Unfortunate as they were used on Model T's as well as Lincolns. The first digit 3Z or 5Z had some purposeful designation. 24Z usually pertained to gages for making adjustments or checking a dimension. I would wonder if the Benson research center could help with this. Some Z tool numbers changed to other Z tool numbers, but were same tool.

Brad in Germany · 05-04-2014, 09:28 PM

The 5Z- tools are listed in the Model A parts book.

Fordially,
Brad in Maryland

Dave Mellor NJ · 05-04-2014, 11:18 PM

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There's a fairly common ratcheting box wrench about 3/4". More often than not the ratcheting part is gone and somebody's trying to sell it as a plain box wrench.

Rowdy · 05-05-2014, 02:21 AM

That would be for the Model T bands. Don't fit the Model A. I think I have atleast 3 of those and several 3Z and 5Z for the T. The 5Z numbers for the A start around 1800. All od the T 5Z tools are 3 digit. Rod

larrys40 · 05-05-2014, 07:41 AM

Steve,
Being the KRW junkie I am I also have collected the more unique Z tools for the "A" specifically. I think the original '31 parts price list has a number of them in the back page.. is that what you're referring to. I really haven't tried to find the oil pump wrench.. and a few others like them... but have the other unique ones, cam, crank, pinion.. and a few others.
I think you were in St. Louis when I gave the tool seminar.. did you attend?
Post what you're specifically looking for and we will all try and help.

Larry Shepard

05-04-2014, 09:31 AM	#1
Steve Plucker BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Walla Walla, Washington USA Posts: 6,066	Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... Contained in the Parts Price Lists, Ford Service Bulletins, and Ford Service Letters are some of Ford's tools that were used and advertised, For instance...5-z-2031 is a Star wrench for gas gauge. Is anyone trying to collect all of these as some are with KR Wilson tools? Pluck

05-04-2014, 11:04 AM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... Yes, I am always looking for them. Most have a place in the KRW cabinets and they were required tools for Ford Service Dept's. So far I only have afew. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-04-2014, 12:10 PM	#3
John LaVoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocklin, CA Posts: 1,219	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... Are you looking for some Pluck, or are you writing them up? I have several varieties if you need pictures.

05-04-2014, 07:45 PM	#4
KR500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Addison,ll. Posts: 454	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... I have never seen a good listing for Z tools. Unfortunate as they were used on Model T's as well as Lincolns. The first digit 3Z or 5Z had some purposeful designation. 24Z usually pertained to gages for making adjustments or checking a dimension. I would wonder if the Benson research center could help with this. Some Z tool numbers changed to other Z tool numbers, but were same tool.

05-04-2014, 09:28 PM	#5
Brad in Germany Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Potomac, Maryland Posts: 911	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... The 5Z- tools are listed in the Model A parts book. Fordially, Brad in Maryland

05-04-2014, 11:18 PM	#6
Dave Mellor NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 777	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) There's a fairly common ratcheting box wrench about 3/4". More often than not the ratcheting part is gone and somebody's trying to sell it as a plain box wrench.

05-05-2014, 02:21 AM	#7
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... That would be for the Model T bands. Don't fit the Model A. I think I have atleast 3 of those and several 3Z and 5Z for the T. The 5Z numbers for the A start around 1800. All od the T 5Z tools are 3 digit. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

05-05-2014, 07:41 AM	#8
larrys40 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: St Charles , Missouri Posts: 1,998	Re: Ford's "5-z-xxxx" Special Tools... Steve, Being the KRW junkie I am I also have collected the more unique Z tools for the "A" specifically. I think the original '31 parts price list has a number of them in the back page.. is that what you're referring to. I really haven't tried to find the oil pump wrench.. and a few others like them... but have the other unique ones, cam, crank, pinion.. and a few others. I think you were in St. Louis when I gave the tool seminar.. did you attend? Post what you're specifically looking for and we will all try and help. Larry Shepard