Steve Tritle wrote:
>
> Having traversed another 500 miles it was time to grease the TD. I took
> care of all the fittings from the suspension to prop shaft to water pump
> etc. But I found I do not have the fitting on my pedal shaft assembly.
> It looks to have been removed and soldered over.
>
> Will or should this prove troublesome? Should I have another one
> installed or leave well enough alone.The car was 'restored'almost 2
> years ago and I have put over 3000 fun-filled miles on her.
>
> I certainly don't want to dismember my beloved TD to add a grease
> fitting.
>
> Your valued thoughts are appreciated.
>
> Steve
> 52 TD
Steve: The grease fitting was put there for a specific purpose, namely
to lubricate the foot lever shaft. It will be important to replace the
nipple and to lubricate regularly as without grease on the shaft, the
bushing on one pedal, and the bushings on the chassis box will suffer
rapid wear. Check to see if the 'solder' is in fact the remains of the
old fitting. If so, remove it with an easy out and replace it. You
don't have to dismember the car to do the job.
Geoff Love, The English Connection.
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