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Re: trunions

To: Glenn Trunnell <trunnell@mindspring.com>
Subject: Re: trunions
From: Vic Whitmore <vicwhit@home.com>
Date: Fri, 04 Dec 1998 08:53:45 -0500
Glenn, my Haynes says remove the plug, replace with a grease nipple and
use grease. That is the job I've got to do this weekend...replace right
rear trunnion bushings.

Vic Whitmore
76 Spitfire
Thornhill, Ontario

Glenn Trunnell wrote:
> 
> Hi everyone,
> 
> I am currently rebuilding my rear suspension and am in the process of
> replacing the rear trunion bushings.  My question is: are these nylon
> bushings lubricated either during the installation or later.  The grease
> nipple on the rear trunions seems to only provide grease to the axle as it
> passes through the trunion.  I don't see any passage for grease to the
> bushings. How about the front trunion bushings?  I know that you use 90w
> oil in the grease fitting but how about on the bushings?  Thanks for any
> advice.
> 
> Glenn Trunnell
> 79 Spitfire

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