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Re: bearings

To: Phillip Landry <saltracer@netscape.net>
Subject: Re: bearings
From: Ed Van Scoy <edvs@idt.net>
Date: Sun, 19 Dec 1999 20:54:41 -0700
A few years ago, Forrest Shropshire told me about how he could get 3
more MPH out of his '56 by packing the wheel bearings with Vaseline
petroleum jelly! I've heard of a lot of strange uses for this product
but I think this one takes the cake! (BTW, I don't recommend
this.......)
Ed


Phillip Landry wrote:

> You guys have any suggestions on low resistance wheel
> bearings, or special wheel bearing grease that cause less
> friction. what about actual rear end bearings and lube oil
> for the 9" ford rear? By the way, Merry Christmas to all!
> Phil in Louisiana


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