What is this tool?

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  1. AJefferson

    AJefferson Well-Known Member

    Got this tool on a lot of stuff. Not sure what it is or used for or how old. Stamped K 171 inside handle. Any help would be appreciated.
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    AJefferson, Aug 31, 2017
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  2. Joshua Brown

    Joshua Brown Decently-Known-Member

    Something's wrong with the pics. :confused:
     
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  3. AJefferson

    AJefferson Well-Known Member

    Is this better?
     
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  4. Joshua Brown

    Joshua Brown Decently-Known-Member

    yes! :D
     
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  5. Joshua Brown

    Joshua Brown Decently-Known-Member

    What you have looks very similar to a valve spring compressor tool but the ratcheting teeth are going the wrong direction for that. I would guess it is for something related but I don't know for sure. @KingofThings might have an idea. :)
     
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  6. Joshua Brown

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  7. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    You were so close for that is what I first thought until I reasoned out the direction of use. I've seen these at friend's garages who have such cars but didn't know its use for sure. :)
    Thanks for your confidence too! :)
     
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  8. Rayo56

    Rayo56 Well-Known Member

    I'm thinking the number is a casting number and not the tool number. But I'm always wrong anyhow - :)
     
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  9. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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