I've been using Valvoline brand Chassis lube for Ford products for everything I can hook my nozzle to under my truck. I do it every 500-1000 miles, depending on how much I go mudding, and how often I feel it to be necessary. Is this particular type of lube ok for my U-joints? Thanks.
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Thanks. Figured if they have no problems over the last year, it ain't hurting everything. Good old Google brought up results of people saying to 'NEVER' use it on u-joints, but I found just as many people saying they use theirs for u-joints. I figure it's best to just keep fresh grease in there and keep it clean.
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) that are commonly missed that I should look to grease on the 86 F-150's? I found 4 up front, on there's two on my rear driveshaft u-joints. Don't see any on my front driveshaft.
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) that are commonly missed that I should look to grease on the 86 F-150's? I found 4 up front, on there's two on my rear driveshaft u-joints. Don't see any on my front driveshaft.
Just 4 up front? Hmmmm, must be a lot of sealed units. Last Ford truck I had there were upper and lower ball joints, tie rod ends, and the steering linkage. Both my front and rear u-joints had fittings. Now my 2004 Wrangler had all the fittings up front, but the u-joints were sealed.
The ball joints is what I'm afraid I'm missing. I feel all around for a fitting, but never feel one. What year/model was your Ford? I'm always up under the truck without jacks, so I never have the best view. Tie rod ends have 4, I assume?
My truck was a 1979. If they are there you should be able to see them, especially the lower ball joints.
Used to be parts had a threaded plug that you could replace with a grease fitting.
Originally Posted By: oilboy123
Used to be parts had a threaded plug that you could replace with a grease fitting.
Yes a good idea too. Looking under my new Jeep much to my disappointment there are no grease fittings, and no provisions for them.
Used to be parts had a threaded plug that you could replace with a grease fitting.
Yes a good idea too. Looking under my new Jeep much to my disappointment there are no grease fittings, and no provisions for them.
Originally Posted By: Jaymus
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) .....
They are called ZERK fittings. If that is what you wanted to know.
named after Oscar Zerk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_fitting
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) .....
They are called ZERK fittings. If that is what you wanted to know.
named after Oscar Zerk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_fitting
Originally Posted By: Loobed
Originally Posted By: Jaymus
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) .....
They are called ZERK fittings. If that is what you wanted to know.
named after Oscar Zerk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_fitting
Actually called grease nipples outside NA.
Originally Posted By: Jaymus
Know of any hidden nozzle hook ups (forget the correct word) .....
They are called ZERK fittings. If that is what you wanted to know.
named after Oscar Zerk
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grease_fitting
Actually called grease nipples outside NA.
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