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Type ii suspenstion lubrication

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wrenchranch

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Beneath each zerk fitting is a plastic washer covering a small hole in the front suspention ends. Kindly explain the purpose of the washer and covered hole. I suspect a psi relief for the greese when it is lubricated.

greg in montana
 
The 3.8 E's originally had a grease fitting on the side of the cast A-arm and had great lubrication - little a-arm wear. Then in '65 they put the grease fitting on the top cap with no pressure release hole next to it. Again, great lubrication. Then they used that top plate grease fitting with a pressure relief hole next to it (yours) and the ball doesn't get much lubrication. As soon as you put it in, it comes out the tiny hole. That's why series 2 upper A arms are all worn out. Whenever I get a plate like yours, I cut off the nail head end of an aluminum pop rivet and hammer it into the release hole. ( I have the plate out on an anvil, so the hole plug gets flat. )Now, when it gets greased, it goes all the way down to the ball.

Phil.
 
Thank you Phil for the greese zerk review. I too implanted a "filler" in each relief hole figuring that was what it was meant for.

For those of you who do not know what a Series ii is, it's called a "typo" and let's keep this valuble forum upscale.
Greg in Montana
 
Ah! Geez! Look at that!
I had forgotten to update my secret decoder ring. I did so, and now it all makes sense!
(leg pulling now has secured)
 
Just Because this is a Jaguar forum...lets keep the nose level and true:congratulatory:
 
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