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Old 10-30-2020, 03:46 PM   #1
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Default Noisy Rear Spring

I used these on mu 1931 Model A to stop a super noisy rear spring, they worked great. Not sure they make them for a 36 has anyone used them on theirs? Think the Model A ones will fit the 1936?

Model A Ford Spring Cover Set - Front & Rear - 4 Pieces - Felt Lined Vinyl Duplicate Of Original Accessory

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Old 10-30-2020, 04:10 PM   #2
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Most 36s have a fitting aaa part of the center bolt for spring lube, it is a normal grease fitting, and used a normal grease gun, but spring lube is thin oil with talc--- 75% atf, balance talc, shake before use, the 36 service bulletins give more details
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Old 10-30-2020, 04:26 PM   #3
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There are no grease fittings on mine and I think it is the actual spring metal rubbing together that is making all the noise. That's what is was on my Model A
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Need to spread the leaves of the spring apart and lube them with something like SlipPlate. This is a one leaf at a time process and not that easy to do.
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Jseery, that's why I like the oil soaked wraps, self lubricating while you drive.
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Just take oil can and squirt them up good, go for a drive , do it again --- I use auto transmission fluid, it will soak in, I start squirting up into the cross member
You may find after springs lubed the shocks need to be better, or adjusted tighter
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Old 10-30-2020, 07:47 PM   #7
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Jseery, that's why I like the oil soaked wraps, self lubricating while you drive.
I don't know anything about these, great if they work.
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Old 10-30-2020, 09:14 PM   #8
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I jacked my 39 up one the frame and let the springs hang. They separate a little. Spray with carb or brake cleaner on the sides of the springs (I hung new paper behind the springs each way to catch the spray.) Then sprayed Slip Plate in between the leaves. Fifth Wheel works well, but it doesn't come in a spray can.
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Old 11-01-2020, 05:53 PM   #9
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Okay I jacked it up spring didn't really open much but I bought some Redline liquid grease forced in as much as I could and coated the whole outside rubbing it in the cracks with my hand, squeaks and noises are gone! Thanks for the advise.
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Old 11-02-2020, 02:17 AM   #10
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Good job.
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Old 11-02-2020, 07:19 AM   #11
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They do sell a needle attachment goes on the grease gun it is for that napa
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Old 11-02-2020, 07:27 AM   #12
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I never heard of the liquid grease until I did some research. It sprays out as a liquid then turns into a sticky grease. Great for getting into those hard to get at spots.
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Name and source for the liquid grease you used??
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Old 11-02-2020, 08:47 AM   #14
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"Lucas Oil Products Red N Tacky Grease" - there are several out there, this seemed to do the trick.
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