One of the wonders of the AC designed Cobra suspension is that very few
grease fittings were included. For example, the ball-joints are
surrounded by Teflon shells which provide dry lubrication. This worked
okay in relatively arid California but not worth a diddly in wet, snowy
Virginia. When I replaced them a number of years ago about all that was
left of the originals was a mass of red flakey dust. I added grease
fittings to the new ones.
The A-arms are another marvel. They are also dry with poured babbitt
bearings. My dad once told me about pouring babbitt main bearings for
Model A Fords (I think) many a year ago. Apparently aftermarket pre
cast bearing for Model As have been available for decades now but I
doubt that that's the case for snake A-arms. Surely I'm not the only
Brit car owner with this problem? So, how many of you DIY mechanics
pour your own bearings these days? I may have to learn how to
do this.
Roland Dudley
cobra@hpcdcsn.cdc.hp.com
CSX2282
P.S. Was watching Good Morning America before work this A.M. and saw a
segment on "the Viper vs the Corvette". Good God, the Viper has
side curtains!
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