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RandyinUtah · 02-08-2019, 01:15 AM

I have a 1959 Triumph Tr3 along with the factory service manual. The manual states that the rear leaf spring should be painted with the used drain oil to provide rust protection.
On the Triumph Forum there is no disagreement on this practice. I have always lubricated my Model A springs.

02-08-2019, 01:15 AM	#11
RandyinUtah Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ogden Utah Posts: 242	Re: Spring Lube ?? Additional.... I have a 1959 Triumph Tr3 along with the factory service manual. The manual states that the rear leaf spring should be painted with the used drain oil to provide rust protection. On the Triumph Forum there is no disagreement on this practice. I have always lubricated my Model A springs.