Unusual Spark Plug Socket

[J.A.F.E.]

I posted this at the old site and it generated a lot of discussion so I thought I'd post it here.

Not sure of era but to me it has the I was made in the 50's feel about it.

Herbrand SPJ-1426 ratcheting spark plug socket. It's for a 13/16 wrench size plug so not a lot of applications anymore.









Ratchet direction switch. This will only ratchet left or right there is no locked position.



3/8 drive or a 3/4 wrench.



Spark plug is held in mechanically by the hex it is pretty secure and easy to get the socket off the plug when done.

[Rusty]

I love that socket.

[J.A.F.E.]

Wish they were still available.

[oldnslo]

Yours is a far more refined example than my finely patina'd ferrous oxide variant.

Scripted "Pendrick". Still clinging to its foam liner after all this time.

[goodfellow]

Gotta love Herbrand "Van-Chrome" -- truly a nice piece of tool history

[J.A.F.E.]

OnS that looks a lot like the Herbrand. Not familiar with Pendrick.

[john k]

There was a spark plug, no.6 I believe on the 55-56 Chevy where that was required, no room for a ratchet, turned with a wench.   Also on the 57 Oldsmobile.   Never seen a ratcheting one though. 

[DeadNutz]

Never seen a ratcheting one either. It is amazing how many Herbrand specialty automotive tools they made.

[J.A.F.E.]

It surprises me sometimes Herbrand floundered as it did. They made good tools and delved into the specialty area quite a bit.

[MoTown]

Quite interesting ratcheting spark plug sockets pictured here.  Guessing no one makes anything like those anymore.  That would sure make them collectible.  In my ventures I may have overlooked these specialized sockets.  Thanks for sharing pictures and info!

[J.A.F.E.]

This is the only one I've seen in my travels.

On my cars I just use a speeder not even a ratchet at all although on the Explorer I do need a swivel socket.