Geoff Love wrote:
>
> Steve Tritle wrote:
> >
> > I can't seem to get the grease fitting installed on the pedal shaft of
> > my TD. I got the fitting from a supplier who said it was correct. Could
> > there be different threads and or sizes of these fittings? My fitting
> > seems just a tad too big.
> >
> > Steve Tritle
> > 52 TD
> You are certainly having a struggle with this thing, Steve. Who did you
> get the fitting from? If it was a 'regular' American supplier, they
> undoubtedly sold you a fitting with an American thread on it. As I said
> in a previous note, get Moss to send you one from the catalogue. I've
> even looked up the number of the part for you. It is #328-550 on page
> 11 of the TD parts catalogue, Edition MGT-20. You can phone them, toll
> free at 1 800 235 6954. It is referred to as a greaser, although I
> always thought that a greaser was the person who put the grease in. ( I
> prefer the good old English word, NIPPLE).If that doesn't fit, then you
> have a problem with the thread on the shaft. Write again if that is the
> case.
>
> Geoff Love, The English Connection.
Thanks Geoff. I got it from Abingdon Spares. I will try Moss. I
appreciate your extra effort. I did fashion a cover plate for the one
that was missing from the opposite side of the chassis member.
Cheers!
Steve
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