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Lubrication Summary
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bosborn |
11-11-2013 @ 1:07 PM
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I've tried to follow/find the various posts on what oil/grease to use where (1938 Ford Pickup). Thought I'd try to summarize. I know there are varying opinions, but hopefully I'm in the ballpark. Feel free to comment. Engine Oil: Valvoline VR1 Trans/Rear End/Steering Gear Box: 140W Gear Oil (Sta-Lube SL24238) U-Joint: JD Corn Head Grease Front and Rear Wheel Bearings: Drum Brake Grease (Sta-Lube SL3131) General Chassis: Mystic JT-6
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ford38v8 |
11-11-2013 @ 3:57 PM
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Those are all fine choices, you did your homework well. One comment: You'll find a zerk fitting on the rear backing plates that should not be greased. Ford eliminated that fitting I think in 1940? because it didn't grease the wheel bearing near as well as it greased the brake shoes.
Alan
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john38coupe |
11-17-2013 @ 1:14 PM
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Thanks for the information. Helpful for us still learning
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