Re: Installing Brake/Clutch Pedal Lubrication Fittings

Posted by gary on December 09, 1997 at 16:58:23

In Reply to: Re: Installing Brake/Clutch Pedal Lubrication Fittings
posted by Mike Flanagan on December 05, 1997 at 08:13:09

: Gordon, My opinion. I am not a big fan of lube in the bushings on the pedals. Lube attracts dirt and in concert they make a wonderful abrasive. The pedals, by design, are wide open to the elements and attract dirt easily. I prefer to check the bushings occasionally and keep a set on hand. I have removed pedal shafts from original cars that showed little wear after many years. Others are worn out. Quien Sabe'? I just know that lube and dust equal wear.
Flanagan,,, very bad advice about lube,,, the same reasoning suggests that the front kingpins and every-other lube point should be avoided because the lube may attract dust... the reason for maint/lube is to push the old lube and "dust" out with the new lube.Referr to service bulletin dated May 30 as Ford saw the problem and advised adding the fittings.
: On the Grandson's pedal car that's a different story, there I use Hi-Temp grease cause he can keep that sucker going.
: God Speed Under 50.
: The Model A Fool.
: : First -- many thanks to those who have assisted with my endless questions on the techniques employed in drilling carburetor jets and rebuilding transmissions.I also am sympathetic to the "purist" approach expressed as I read through some of the attached material.Whereas many are moving to insert bearings/counterbalanced cranks/lightened flywheels, I not long ago received my block back from Pete's Automotive in NM where he was surprised that I wanted babbitted bearings.Watch out as you approach the age of 60...
: : Question before the house: my April '30 Sport Coupe did not warrant lubrication fittings for the brake/clutch shaft at the time of production.Since the Judging Standards does not frown on adding these to the earlier models, has anyone seen a description of the proper placement of these fittings on the respective bosses?When in place, do the two fittings point straight down, or are they angled? etc.Where on the boss are the holes drilled, since the surfaces are not perfectly cylindrical?
: : Thanks in advance.
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