Geoff Love wrote:
>
> Steve Tritle wrote:
> >
> > Geoff Love wrote:
> > >
> > > Steve Tritle wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Geoff Love wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > 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.
> > > > Thanks, Geoff. I am going to look at it again. It looks as though it has
> > > > been soldered or even welded and filed smooth. Can I still attempt to
> > > > drill it out. I can't find any schematics even showing it. I assume I am
> > > > loking at the right place....inside the frame toward the udercarriage
> > > > not toward the outside of the car.
> > > >
> > > > I wil go look again.
> > > >
> > > > Thanks,
> > > >
> > > > Steve
> > > > 52 TD
> > > Steve:
> > > I am not quite sure from your description where exactly you are looking
> > > for this grease nipple. It is located on the end of the shaft which is
> > > on the outside of the car, on the left hand side of the vehicle, and
> > > just below the left hand front wing. If you follow the approximate line
> > > of the shaft you will easily locate it in that position. Refer to
> > > Moss's catalogue for parts if you are having difficulty or let me know
> > > via this all eletric gadget.
> > >
> > > Geoff.
> >
> > Geoff,
> >
> > As I recall I am referring to the wrong side of the frame box. I think
> > there is an 'opening' of the shaft at the area in which you refer. Is
> > there a standard fitting I should look for or get one from Moss or
> > Abingdon Spares?
> > Thanks for all your help. This is an example of why this list is so
> > invaluable. I have corresponded to so many people who actually take the
> > time to help someone else. These are the very princples we are trying to
> > teach our children.
> > MG's...the best LBC with the best people!
> >
> > Thanks again,
> >
> > Steve
> > 52 TD
> Steve:
>
> The nipple is a cheap item from Moss Motors. I expect the S&H will be
> more than the cost of the item. I do not remember if the thread is a
> peculiar British one or not, so best gop with the replacement from
> Moss. I can understand if you were looking at the end of the shaft
> inside the chassis box that you thought the fitting had been soldered
> over. The shaft there is welded onto the drop arm which actuates the
> clutch, and on all the ones I have seen, there is quite a lump of metal
> which looks like a blob of solder. The opposite end is the one you
> want. Hope this gets you going.
>
> Geoff Love.
Thanks Geoff. I ordered one From Abingdon Spares.
Steve
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