Re: Lubrication

Posted by Jim McPherson on July 23, 1997 at 22:41:31

In Reply to: Lubrication
posted by Jim on July 22, 1997 at 13:48:59

: Much has been written regarding the fuel requirements of the Model A, as well as the proper engine, transmission, and rear-end oils.However, I have not come across anything on the corect grease to use for the wheel bearings, u-joint, front-end parts, etc. I am under the impression that back in the old days, there were specific greases for different jobs.Printed on the cartridge of some water-pump grease I recently bought was an explanation of how this product could be used for all lubrication requirements for the Model A.I am not yet convinced -- it seems that the requirements for lubricating a water pump are different from a wheel bearing.I would greatly appreciate some insight into the application of modern lubricants for old Fords. -- Thanks
Jim,
I think you are correct, at least for the modern lubricants. I went to lubriplate for a water pump grease and they ask all sorts of questions as to application of the Model A and them recommended one. You must consider water soluble or not among them. Although this tube also says it is for all chassis applications I would not want to use it on the chassis of my A's. I also dislike looking at a "A" and see a yellow or red grease oosing out from the grease fittings. Jim McPherson

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