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JohnB15632 · 08-03-2017, 01:23 PM

Today I was successful in put in grease into the universal shell. I used corn head grease. I got a complete tube (14 oz) into the cavity.

No grease has yet to come out of the speedometer connection. In fact the speedometer cable has yet to be installed.

So, have I put enough grease in the shell, or should I add some more?

Thanks,

1931 flamingo · 08-03-2017, 01:52 PM

Most say to keep going until you see it in speedo window. FWIW
Paul in CT

JohnB15632 · 08-03-2017, 02:22 PM

Well, I just pushed a second tube, (total 28 oz) into the shell. Still no visible sign of grease from the speedometer opening.

I guess that I will need to try a third tube. I will have to get that tomorrow.

Thank you,

Art Newland · 08-03-2017, 02:49 PM

I just installed a transmission and a new u-joint. I hand packed the clam shell and one tube of cornhead-grease filled it. I put heavier grease on the outside/torque-tube. You want to be careful that you aren't pumping it in to the transmission.

Art Newland · 08-03-2017, 02:52 PM

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=62

Tom Wesenberg · 08-03-2017, 05:20 PM

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I used my original tool kit grease gun and filled it with Mystik JT-6 High Temp red grease. I had to repack the gun 10 times before the grease started to come out the speedometer hole. I had the shift tower off, and at the same time grease started to come out the speedometer hole, it also just started to work past the rear tranny bearing oil shield. I have the original open bearings in my tranny.

duke36 · 08-03-2017, 06:42 PM

See post 4 & 5. Mine came out the clamshell felt seals after about 1 tube. It appears to soften with heat and working pressure so there may be some residual drip similar to the steering gear.

08-03-2017, 01:52 PM	#2
1931 flamingo Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: new britain,ct 06052 Posts: 9,389	Re: Universal shell grease Most say to keep going until you see it in speedo window. FWIW Paul in CT

08-03-2017, 02:22 PM	#3
JohnB15632 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Export, PA (Outside of Pittsburgh) Posts: 520	Re: Universal shell grease Well, I just pushed a second tube, (total 28 oz) into the shell. Still no visible sign of grease from the speedometer opening. I guess that I will need to try a third tube. I will have to get that tomorrow. Thank you,

08-03-2017, 02:49 PM	#4
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: Universal shell grease I just installed a transmission and a new u-joint. I hand packed the clam shell and one tube of cornhead-grease filled it. I put heavier grease on the outside/torque-tube. You want to be careful that you aren't pumping it in to the transmission.

08-03-2017, 02:52 PM	#5
Art Newland Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Lynden, WA Posts: 1,564	Re: Universal shell grease https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showp...0&postcount=62

08-03-2017, 05:20 PM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: Universal shell grease Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I used my original tool kit grease gun and filled it with Mystik JT-6 High Temp red grease. I had to repack the gun 10 times before the grease started to come out the speedometer hole. I had the shift tower off, and at the same time grease started to come out the speedometer hole, it also just started to work past the rear tranny bearing oil shield. I have the original open bearings in my tranny.

08-03-2017, 06:42 PM	#7
duke36 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 1,414	Re: Universal shell grease See post 4 & 5. Mine came out the clamshell felt seals after about 1 tube. It appears to soften with heat and working pressure so there may be some residual drip similar to the steering gear.