In a message dated 98-03-20 21:29:46 EST, you write:
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> List Persons:
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> My MGA Workshop Manual, in describing the method for lubricating the
> steering gearbox, states ""Give the gearbox nipples 15 strokes only, and
> the pinion nipple 5 strokes only at a time, with a gun filled with oil."
> This is an oil and I'm at a bit of a loss in tring to figure out what type
> of "gun" is used here htat still employes a standard "grease gun" female
> attachment. Can anyone point me in the right direction? This might even
> help me with the draining and refilling of the differential that is soon
> coming up.
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> Up to my a** in fresh new snow in Ottawa (enough already),
> Eric
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Eric:
Been through this on the TD. I bought a second grease gun just for gear
oil. It is very messy to use! Be prepared to get your hands and floor oily.
I store the gun in a bucket because it continues to leak, even when you're
not pumping.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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