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captndan · 10-25-2017, 07:52 AM

The throw out bearing has a tiny hole for grease. And have to go thru a small access hole to get to the bearing. What grease gun or applicator would it take to get in that small hole?

Dave in MN · 10-25-2017, 08:42 AM

I use a grease gun with a 12" flexible hose between the pump and the tip.
I also have the adapter to fit the early Alemite fittings...
Good Day!

redmodelt · 10-25-2017, 09:59 AM

There should be a grease fitting in the hole. Is yours missing or are you talking about the hole in the fitting? Chances are you have a replacement bearing fitted and are only greasing between the bearing carrier and transmission input shaft. If you have modern style fittings on the rest of the car and original style in this location you will need to buy or barrow an adapter to grease it. The parts suppliers carry them.

katy · 10-25-2017, 10:07 AM

Grease needle?

glenn in camino · 10-25-2017, 07:38 PM

Except for the AR,(early 28s Model A throughout bearings cannot be greased.) The fitting just greases the sliding shaft.

Dino's A · 10-25-2017, 08:18 PM

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I wonder if someone has ever tried to drill a tiny hole on the throwout bearing and inject the bearing with grease and then seal the hole if some kind of epoxy/sealant. I guess you would use a needle and then fill as much it will take, and then run the bearing a minute to recirculate the injected grease & repeat this to get it all around the bearing.........

J Franklin · 10-25-2017, 08:46 PM

If your bearing has provisions to be lubed it will get the grease via the zirk fitting on the throughout collar. I have one like that. most newer throwout bearings come pre lubed and have no way to grease than by hand.

10-25-2017, 07:52 AM	#1
captndan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Tennessee Posts: 714	Tiny hole The throw out bearing has a tiny hole for grease. And have to go thru a small access hole to get to the bearing. What grease gun or applicator would it take to get in that small hole?

10-25-2017, 08:42 AM	#2
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,411	Re: Tiny hole I use a grease gun with a 12" flexible hose between the pump and the tip. I also have the adapter to fit the early Alemite fittings... Good Day!

10-25-2017, 09:59 AM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Tiny hole There should be a grease fitting in the hole. Is yours missing or are you talking about the hole in the fitting? Chances are you have a replacement bearing fitted and are only greasing between the bearing carrier and transmission input shaft. If you have modern style fittings on the rest of the car and original style in this location you will need to buy or barrow an adapter to grease it. The parts suppliers carry them. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! Last edited by redmodelt; 10-25-2017 at 10:06 AM.

10-25-2017, 10:07 AM	#4
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,043	Re: Tiny hole Grease needle? __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-25-2017, 07:38 PM	#5
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: Tiny hole Except for the AR,(early 28s Model A throughout bearings cannot be greased.) The fitting just greases the sliding shaft.

10-25-2017, 08:18 PM	#6
Dino's A Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Arcadia, Ca. Posts: 251	Re: Tiny hole Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I wonder if someone has ever tried to drill a tiny hole on the throwout bearing and inject the bearing with grease and then seal the hole if some kind of epoxy/sealant. I guess you would use a needle and then fill as much it will take, and then run the bearing a minute to recirculate the injected grease & repeat this to get it all around the bearing.........

10-25-2017, 08:46 PM	#7
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,962	Re: Tiny hole If your bearing has provisions to be lubed it will get the grease via the zirk fitting on the throughout collar. I have one like that. most newer throwout bearings come pre lubed and have no way to grease than by hand.