MY COLLECTION OF "FORD TRACTOR" TOOLS. These are not all Ford Tractor Hand Tools, some are car tools, one Plow Wrench is a Ferguson tool, two Adjustable Wrenches may be counterfeit, and one Adjustable Wrench is a look-alike by the same manufacturer as the Ford wrench, but was not made for any of the Ford car or tractor tool kits. FORD LOGOS This information on logos is provided so you will know what to look for. This is the "Ford" script mentioned in the descriptions on this page. This is the "FoMoCo" logo mentioned in the descriptions on this page. This is not the same as the modern Blue and grey "Ford" football logo. If you really LOOK closely at it you can see that it actually says "FoMoCo". Most people just SEE "Ford" because that is what they expect to see. This is the "Ford USA" script as it shows on the Adjustable Wrench. THE TOOLS1) THE PLOW WRENCH 1a) Part No. 9N17014 - 11/16 x 1-1/16 Open End Plow Wrench without any Ford markings (not sure which years). 1b) Part No. 9N17014 - 11/16 x 1-1/16 Open End Plow Wrench with "Ford" script. 1c) Part No. 9N17014 - 11/16 x 1-1/16 Open End Plow Wrench with "FoMoCo" logo (after mid-1950). Visible markings on this wrench are the "Ford" script or "FoMoCo" logo, the part number, inch marks, and on the back will be the manufacturer's mark "M" with a casting number. The top one pictured here is the blank wrench without any Ford markings. I believe this is a Ford Plow Wrench, but it may have been produced for another tractor or plow. The second is a 1948 or later Ferguson wrench. It was made for the Ferguson TO-20 tractor. The third wrench is a badly worn example of the Ford Script wrench and the last one is a good quality "FoMoCo" Logo Wrench. Other than normal wear, look for damage on the ends of this wrench where it was used as a hammer. 2 & 3) TWO OPEN-END WRENCHES 2) Part No. 01A 17015 - 7/16”X 1/2” Open-end wrench. 3) Part No. 01A 17016 - 9/16”x 5/8” Open-end wrench. Visible markings should include the "Ford" Script and manufacturer's mark "M", but no part number. The tractor wrench may have been slightly thinner in cross-section than the automobile wrench, or this variation may have been for certain model years for both automobiles and tractors. This is an assortment of both types. 4) SPARK PLUG - HEAD BOLT WRENCH 4a) Part No. O1A-17017 -Spark Plug/Head Bolt open end/box end Wrench with "Ford" script. 4b) Part No. O1A-17017-B -Spark Plug/Head Bolt double box end Wrench with "Ford" script (after 1940?). 4c) Part No. O1A-17017-B -Spark Plug/Head Bolt double box end Wrench with oval "FoMoCo" logo (after mid-1950) Visible markings on this wrench should be the "Ford" Script or "FoMoCo" logo, the part number, and the manufacturer's mark "M" with a casting number. Some people believe the wrench on the far right came with the very earliest 9N tractors. I don't know but have one just in case. The other five are various examples of the Ford tractor or car wrenches. I do not know if there is a way to tell the difference between a tractor wrench and a car wrench. They all look the same to me except for the various casting codes. 5) THE SCREWDRIVER Part No. B 17020 - Screwdriver. As with the other tools, there appear to have been some differences over the years. Most experts state that all Ford tool kit screwdrivers were approx 8-5/8" in length with the shaft extending all the way through the handle. Visible markings on some screwdrivers were limited to a "B" stamped on the side of the blade, but many Screwdrivers had no markings at all. My collection includes some early (9N, 2N) versions that are (or were) around 8 9/16" long, with a 1 1/8" Dia. Handle, 9/32" shaft, and riveted ferrule. I also have some later versions that appear to have been closer to 8 1/2" long, with a shorter 1 1/16 Dia. handle, a 1/4" shaft and crimped ferrule. It has been reported that there were a few screwdrivers with the Ford script on the shank or ferrule. If you have one of those it should be considered very rare and valuable. If you have what appears to be a Ford screwdriver but it is a bit short, look carefully at the tip. It is vary hard to find a screwdriver tip that has not been ground. Other damage to look for is rot or cracks in the wood handle, hammer marks, bent shaft, etc. The screwdriver is one of the most abused tools in anyone's tool box. Most of us have used them for a bry bar or cold chisel, right? 6) ADJUSTABLE WRENCH Part No. 01A 17021A - Adjustable wrench. The tractor wrench can be distinguished from the similar automobile wrench by the rounded end of the handle and slightly smaller size. The automobile wrench was larger and had a square tang on the end of the handle. Visible markings on the adjustable wrench should be the "Ford USA" script, and the manufacturer's mark "M" usually in a circle, nothing else. Look carefully at the wrenches I have. Starting from the right, I believe the three smaller wrenches are genuine Ford Tractor wrenches. The next two slightly larger wrenches have the same "Ford USA" script, but these may have been ground on the end to make them look like a tractor wrench. This is what happens sometimes when you buy sets of tools on the web. The wrench on the far left is a vintage wrench made by the same manufacturer, but not for Ford. This one came to me in a lot of "Old Ford" tools I bought, but it is not a Ford wrench. Many of the wrenches you will find have been damaged on the back side of the slide from being used as a hammer. 7) THE PLIERS Part No. B 17025A - Bullet-shaped pliers with flat blade screwdriver tip on one handle. Visible markings on the Tractor tool kit pliers should be limited to the manacturer's mark "M" usually in a circle, there is no part number, no Ford Script or Logo. These are all Ford Tractor tool kit pliers except the second pair from the right. That is a pair of automobile pliers, they are not bullet shaped, and have the "Ford" script. TOOL BAG You will often see the tool sets displayed or sold with a black Toolbag. It seems logical that the tools provided would have been in something to keep them from just clanking around in the toolbox. Some experts believe the tool bag was only provided for the automobile tool kits, but I have seen some Ford Tractor parts manuals that refer to part number B17005-A - Tool Bag. The first photo shows both an original and a reproduction Toolbag. FINISH The pliers and all the wrenches were originally finished with a black, semi-gloss, baked-on coating. For my refinished tools, I have been using a semi-gloss black powder-coat finish. This baked-on finish is much more durable than any painted finish. The screwdriver was most often found with a black handle, plain steel shaft, and plain steel ferrule. There were a number of variations in handle color (maybe even red?), and some with a blackened shaft. OTHER TOOLS Other cool vintage accessory items and tools you should be on the lookout for include; 17052-Tire Pump Guage and Hose Assembly, 17040-Hand Crank, 17078-Tractor Jack, 17049-Storm Cover, and 17045-17046-Tappet Wrenches. The only other tool item I have right now is a hand crank, but the one I have is a recently manufactured item. It works, but is not a very good reproduction of the original. In fact, the one I bought would not even fit through the hole in the front axle until I ground most of the paint off it! For more information and history regarding these FORD TRACTOR TOOLS click HERE. |
