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48 Mercury u joint grease
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blarge |
07-07-2023 @ 10:45 AM
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I am replacing the clutch in my 48 Mercury. Since the transmission will be out, I want to repack the U joint with new grease. What is the best type to use and how much should I put in or should I use the grease zerk on the lower 1/2 moon shaped cover? Thanks, Bill Large
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pauls39coupe |
07-07-2023 @ 3:31 PM
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Try using John Deere Corn Head grease, available at JD Farm stores like Hutsons. It is soft at room temperature so it won't channel like a stiff chassis grease. Just pump it in with a regular grease gun. Don't overdo it. It is also EP rated so it should work well in your U-joint. Corn Head grease also is a good lube for steering gear as it is thick enough to stay in the steering box even if the seals are starting to go bad.
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carcrazy |
07-07-2023 @ 4:38 PM
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The Corn Head Grease will probably work alright. The reference book (owner's manual) for a 1941 Ford - I don't have one for a '48 Mercury says to use "UNIVERSAL JOINT LUBRICANT (Cylinder Oil Soda Soap Grease)" in this universal joint and to apply it via the grease fitting every 1000 miles!
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1931 Flamingo |
07-08-2023 @ 5:41 AM
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A noted fella on the Ford Barn "A" Forum uses Mystyque grease (it's red)). FWIW Paul in CT
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blarge |
07-09-2023 @ 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the info, I will buy some of the John Deer Corn Head grease. Bill Large
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