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51woodie · 08-03-2022, 02:43 PM

I had my '46 Coupe up on stands this past weekend, to check oil levels and grease all fittings. I did the clamshell/U-joint and the drive shaft center bearing fittings with four "shots" each, with a standard hand lever gun. My question is; how much grease is needed, given it can't get out or washed away like a steering or suspension point? As well, is 1000 mile intervals as per the Ford schedule necessary, given more modern grease formulas? Ford manual lists "cylinder oil soda soap grease" for the U-joint

08-03-2022, 02:43 PM	#1
51woodie Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Chelmsford, ON Canada Posts: 629	How Much Grease is Needed I had my '46 Coupe up on stands this past weekend, to check oil levels and grease all fittings. I did the clamshell/U-joint and the drive shaft center bearing fittings with four "shots" each, with a standard hand lever gun. My question is; how much grease is needed, given it can't get out or washed away like a steering or suspension point? As well, is 1000 mile intervals as per the Ford schedule necessary, given more modern grease formulas? Ford manual lists "cylinder oil soda soap grease" for the U-joint