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david.skinner · 07-28-2016, 03:45 PM

Would someone be able to outline what lube points there are and how to lube them for my 36 roadster. I have the lube chart but I'm not sure where to use oil, and grease etc and how to apply. As an example there appears to be a lube point at the front of the generator but do I just squirt a bit of oil into it or is there a proper approach? I'm reasonably good technically but its not a big part of restoring race motorcycles so I feel I'm lacking knowledge.

Regards
David Skinner

Snouts out · 07-28-2016, 05:38 PM

There are oil cups on the generator and distribter! I use 3 in 1 oil,motor oil works too!

Joe Immler · 07-28-2016, 06:19 PM

Basically if it has a grease fitting,grease it;a plug, such as the trans and rear end,fill it with correct oil until it reaches the bottom of the hole. I use 3in1 electric motor oil in the generator and distributor. Your lube chart should tell what lube to use.
Any more questions and concerns let us know. That is what this wonderful site and guys are here for. (I mean the others. I'm not wonderful.)

Ross F-1 · 07-28-2016, 06:41 PM

Here is a chart for a later Ford truck. It won't be really different than your car. It shows what fluids, how often, etc. There must be some specific to your car available somewhere.

JSeery · 07-28-2016, 06:44 PM

The shop manuals have charts that list the maintenance/lubrication points and what type of lubricate is required at each point. It also includes recommended maintenance intervals.

LOL, Ross, that is the same chart I was referring to!!!!!

Kurt in NJ · 07-28-2016, 06:45 PM

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there is a chart in the owners instruction book

If you have a later 36 with fittings on the spring centerbolts that look like grease fittings they are not for grease, they are for "spring lube", light oil mixed with talc and a touch of ground asbestos

mike42 · 07-29-2016, 06:10 AM

Is there a lube cup for a few drops of oil on 1940 Distributor ?

Thx

4dFord/SC · 07-29-2016, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike42

Is there a lube cup for a few drops of oil on 1940 Distributor ?

Yes.

mike42 · 07-29-2016, 11:03 AM

Thx 4d

mike42 · 07-29-2016, 06:29 PM

4d......I looked today but could not see where the lube cup is located. Can you help me with that .

Thx

07-28-2016, 03:45 PM	#1
david.skinner Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Wellington NZ Posts: 85	Lube points and proceedure Would someone be able to outline what lube points there are and how to lube them for my 36 roadster. I have the lube chart but I'm not sure where to use oil, and grease etc and how to apply. As an example there appears to be a lube point at the front of the generator but do I just squirt a bit of oil into it or is there a proper approach? I'm reasonably good technically but its not a big part of restoring race motorcycles so I feel I'm lacking knowledge. Regards David Skinner

07-28-2016, 05:38 PM	#2
Snouts out Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Covedale,oh Posts: 226	Re: Lube points and proceedure There are oil cups on the generator and distribter! I use 3 in 1 oil,motor oil works too!

07-28-2016, 06:19 PM	#3
Joe Immler Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Massillon, Ohio Posts: 783	Re: Lube points and proceedure Basically if it has a grease fitting,grease it;a plug, such as the trans and rear end,fill it with correct oil until it reaches the bottom of the hole. I use 3in1 electric motor oil in the generator and distributor. Your lube chart should tell what lube to use. Any more questions and concerns let us know. That is what this wonderful site and guys are here for. (I mean the others. I'm not wonderful.)

07-28-2016, 06:41 PM	#4
Ross F-1 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: NM Posts: 2,443	Re: Lube points and proceedure Here is a chart for a later Ford truck. It won't be really different than your car. It shows what fluids, how often, etc. There must be some specific to your car available somewhere. __________________ '52 F-1, EAB flathead

07-28-2016, 06:44 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Lube points and proceedure The shop manuals have charts that list the maintenance/lubrication points and what type of lubricate is required at each point. It also includes recommended maintenance intervals. LOL, Ross, that is the same chart I was referring to!!!!!

07-28-2016, 06:45 PM	#6
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,553	Re: Lube points and proceedure Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) there is a chart in the owners instruction book If you have a later 36 with fittings on the spring centerbolts that look like grease fittings they are not for grease, they are for "spring lube", light oil mixed with talc and a touch of ground asbestos Last edited by Kurt in NJ; 07-28-2016 at 07:42 PM.

07-29-2016, 06:10 AM	#7
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,628	Re: Lube points and proceedure Is there a lube cup for a few drops of oil on 1940 Distributor ? Thx

07-29-2016, 11:03 AM	#9
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,628	Re: Lube points and proceedure Thx 4d

07-29-2016, 06:29 PM	#10
mike42 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Gaylord, Michigan Posts: 1,628	Re: Lube points and proceedure 4d......I looked today but could not see where the lube cup is located. Can you help me with that . Thx