Finds in a N.C. field

homebre973 · Feb 1, 2012

I was hunting in some fields in N.C. and found these objects. Can anyone mechanically-inclined (or not) help me identify them. Thx. The tubular one is copper (or brass) and the round one is iron and found near Bentonville.

bruinvikes · Feb 1, 2012

The one on the left is a lipstick cover and the one on the right looks like a bearing holder (I believe they are called races). These are just guesses, not known for sure. Cool finds, thanks for sharing!

bobabbey · Feb 1, 2012

If the round one is threaded on the outside, it would be a bearing adjuster for an automotive rear axle center section. Used to move the ring gear sideways for backlash adjustment.

homebre973 · Feb 1, 2012

The one that is bullet-shaped is very heavy copper so it isn't a lipstick holder. Maybe it is something from heating or air conditioning unit. Thanks anyway.

allank · Feb 1, 2012

that tube could also be a valve stem cover for a model T era car

Jody007 · Feb 1, 2012

See if you can find the word "Schrader" on the tube, if so allank nailed it.

homebre973 · Feb 1, 2012

Jody007 said:
See if you can find the word "Schrader" on the tube, if so allank nailed it.

I found V and an 0 but the there is a lot of oxidation. It is definitely copper though.

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