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Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-08-2014, 06:29 PM
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Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: U-joint

There is a cutaway chassis at the Model A building at the Gilmore Auto Museum in Michigan. Here is the view from the passenger side. Notice the grease zerk at the lower left of the tranny. This is...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2014, 11:09 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,571
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: U-joint

Thanks Purdy. I don't know why I said the rear bottom shell had the zerk, when it's in the rear bearing retainer, but I did make the same mistake a couple years ago. I corrected my earlier posting.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,571
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: U-joint

If your bearing retainer doesn't have the zerk, then feel around for the hole for the zerk. I haven't seen one without the grease zerk or at least the hole for one. If you need original parts give...
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-07-2014, 03:23 PM
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Views: 8,571
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: U-joint

Yes you can. I put almost a full tube in this one before I installed the tranny.

BTW, I always place the 2 holes in the inner cap shown in the second picture at 9 and 3.
Forum: Model A (1928-31) 10-06-2014, 10:15 PM
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Views: 8,571
Posted By Tom Wesenberg
Re: U-joint

The inner half sphere is what the driveshaft housing pushes against to move the car forward. It needs to be kept well greased as the driveline is bouncing up and down over each bump in the road. It's...
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