I've enjoyed a few short drives, but now it's time to get serious
about maintenance. I've got a couple of questions on tools and fluids:
1. I need a grease gun. What should I look for?
2. I've got Joe's square drain plug tool, but was wondering if there
is a socket available for these square plugs. I was taught to use a
torque wrench on drain plugs, so a socket to fit would be nice.
3. I need some sort of oil pump/filler for transmission and rear end.
Any recommendations?
4. Any other special/maintenance tools nice? I've seen SU carb tool
kits--are these worthwhile?
My last set of questions is about fluids.
1. Engine? The shop manual lists all sorts of options.
2. Gearbox (OD) -- Done some reading here, and 30wt non-detergent
seems to be a decent choice here. Rear end fluid?
3. SU dashpots -- engine oil? Motorcycle fork oil? I've seen thoughts
on both.
4. Once I get a grease gun, I need grease. Types?
Is there a good site that already lists all of this?
Thanks in advance for the help. I'm feeling a little overwhelmed with
this project, so have decided to start with basics of oil/fluid
changes, greasing, and such.
-Drew
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Andrew Frink
Salt Lake City, UT
drewfrink@mac.com
1962 Triumph TR4 CT13184L
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