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39portlander · 01-14-2018, 07:34 PM

Last fall I picked some Old Ford parts and had these in some of the boxes, not sure the application or use.

The first pictured oil gauge is a Rex-A-Co. out of Racine Wisconsin, I know they make great Kringle in Racine but would like to know more about this item.

The last two pictures are an Allen cell tester out of Kalamazoo Mich., any info would be great.

paul2748 · 01-14-2018, 08:42 PM

The gauge looks like an accessory add on for a Model A. Don't know about the other item.

Tim Ayers · 01-14-2018, 09:15 PM

Yep. Gauge mounts on the bottom of a stock model A gauge panel.

leon bee · 01-14-2018, 09:27 PM

Have to be some kinda deal you touched to the exposed lead on top of a 6v battery to see which cell was dead?

DD931 · 01-15-2018, 09:09 AM

Yes - The Allen Tester is designed to check individual cells for load and voltage. You press the pointy ends down into the lead connectors between the cells to get individual cell readings. It has a voltmeter and also has a shunt/resistor (that "coil" between the probes) to put a load on the individual cell to see how it performs under load. Can't use it on a modern battery because the inter-cell connections are no longer exposed. An oldie but goody. Back in the day these used to be widely used in garages and service stations and are on e-Bay fairly often. Search under Allen Tester.

39portlander · 01-15-2018, 08:14 PM

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Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it.

ford35lh · 01-15-2018, 11:37 PM

39portlander, I give, what is Kringle ???

FortyNiner · 01-16-2018, 01:23 AM

He's busy checking his lobster pots.

Since you asked, kringle is a Danish pastry that is a noted local speciality in Racine. Typically baked in an oval, it is iced and is usually has a fruit or nut based filling. They travel well and are available from a number of sellers. O & H Bakery is the go-to.

https://www.ohdanishbakery.com/home

39portlander · 01-16-2018, 06:22 AM

Oh you have got to try that stuff. My Dad grew up in Racine and as a kid I spent many mornings listening to Paul Harvey and enjoying pecan kringle with my grandmother. She always drove a Rambler

We order from O & H around Thanksgiving and Christmas, the local Trader Joe's offers a different one each month. Scott

01-14-2018, 07:34 PM	#1
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,010	Tool & gauge I.D. please... Last fall I picked some Old Ford parts and had these in some of the boxes, not sure the application or use. The first pictured oil gauge is a Rex-A-Co. out of Racine Wisconsin, I know they make great Kringle in Racine but would like to know more about this item. The last two pictures are an Allen cell tester out of Kalamazoo Mich., any info would be great. Last edited by 39portlander; 04-15-2018 at 06:02 PM.

01-14-2018, 08:42 PM	#2
paul2748 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midland Park, NJ Posts: 4,290	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... The gauge looks like an accessory add on for a Model A. Don't know about the other item. __________________ 48 Ford Conv 56 Tbird 54 Ford Victoria

01-14-2018, 09:15 PM	#3
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,918	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... Yep. Gauge mounts on the bottom of a stock model A gauge panel.

01-14-2018, 09:27 PM	#4
leon bee Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Arkansas Posts: 697	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... Have to be some kinda deal you touched to the exposed lead on top of a 6v battery to see which cell was dead?

01-15-2018, 09:09 AM	#5
DD931 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: PA Poconos Posts: 723	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... Yes - The Allen Tester is designed to check individual cells for load and voltage. You press the pointy ends down into the lead connectors between the cells to get individual cell readings. It has a voltmeter and also has a shunt/resistor (that "coil" between the probes) to put a load on the individual cell to see how it performs under load. Can't use it on a modern battery because the inter-cell connections are no longer exposed. An oldie but goody. Back in the day these used to be widely used in garages and service stations and are on e-Bay fairly often. Search under Allen Tester.

01-15-2018, 08:14 PM	#6
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,010	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the info guys, I appreciate it.

01-15-2018, 11:37 PM	#7
ford35lh Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Upstate; The Real New York Posts: 450	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... 39portlander, I give, what is Kringle ???

01-16-2018, 01:23 AM	#8
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,244	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... He's busy checking his lobster pots. Since you asked, kringle is a Danish pastry that is a noted local speciality in Racine. Typically baked in an oval, it is iced and is usually has a fruit or nut based filling. They travel well and are available from a number of sellers. O & H Bakery is the go-to. https://www.ohdanishbakery.com/home __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

01-16-2018, 06:22 AM	#9
39portlander Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Suth'N Maine Posts: 2,010	Re: Tool & gauge I.D. please... Oh you have got to try that stuff. My Dad grew up in Racine and as a kid I spent many mornings listening to Paul Harvey and enjoying pecan kringle with my grandmother. She always drove a Rambler We order from O & H around Thanksgiving and Christmas, the local Trader Joe's offers a different one each month. Scott