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19Fordy 02-08-2026 02:23 PM

Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

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I found this 3/8 in. drive socket with both flats and hex. I never saw one before. It appears that it was originally made as a hex socket but, then went through one more manufacturing step whereby every other raised hex was pressed down and removed. The only marking is USA. No size is specified but, it measures 1 in. across the inside flats. Any ideas as to its maker or origin? Thanks.

KiWinUS 02-08-2026 03:13 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

Oil pressure sender socket for certain types.

Doublepumper 02-08-2026 03:23 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

Don't know for sure, but I believe it's a socket for an elect. oil pressure sensor.

Mart 02-08-2026 03:24 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

Or maybe hydraulic brake switch??

19Fordy 02-08-2026 04:16 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

THANK YOU very much for the responses. It sure does qualify as an oil filter sender socket or brake switch socket. I learned something new today. No more Channel Locks. Thanks, Jim
https://www.amazon.com/Performance-T...e%2C124&sr=1-8

Ggmac 02-08-2026 05:30 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

Oil pressure sender socket .

hueyhoolihan 02-08-2026 06:24 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

a godsend is what this was!

https://www.npdlink.com/product/oil-...fitting/107487

farmertom 02-08-2026 11:37 PM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

Quote:

Originally Posted by 19Fordy (Post 2436463)
I found this 3/8 in. drive socket with both flats and hex. I never saw one before. It appears that it was originally made as a hex socket but, then went through one more manufacturing step whereby every other raised hex was pressed down and removed. The only marking is USA. No size is specified but, it measures 1 in. across the inside flats. Any ideas as to its maker or origin? Thanks.

19Fordy, don't know about the strange socket,never seen one but i had one of those old life guard stanley tape.yours has alot of miles on her. mine was so warn hardly read anymore. alot of measure 4 times cut or drill once.;)

19Fordy 02-09-2026 10:12 AM

Re: Odd shaped 3/8 in. socket
 

farmertown: ACE Hardware still sells those tapes.
https://www.acehardware.com/departme...ools_All_Other


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