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23T..Tie Rod lever oil cups. I am missing the cap off one of my oil cups. It sure looks like there is a hex at the bottom, and it would screw out. But, all the oilers I see are press in. Are they all press in type? Thanks..Tommy

I believe the oilers with the spring loaded cap are tap in. While the oilers (grease cups) with the screw on top are screw in. Jim Patrick

jiminbartow wrote: ↑

Sat May 22, 2021 4:03 pm

I believe the oilers with the spring loaded cap are tap in. While the oilers (grease cups) with the screw on top are screw in. Jim Patrick


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Thanks..I will have to double check mine now..

Yes, the flip top cups press in. The screw on cups have a threaded base as well as the brass, knurled twist type shown here.
https://www.modeltford.com/i/c/2930001l.jpg

Rich Eagle wrote: ↑

Sat May 22, 2021 4:26 pm

Yes, the flip top cups press in. The screw on cups have a threaded base as well as the brass, knurled twist type shown here.
https://www.modeltford.com/i/c/2930001l.jpg

Thanks.It looks like the hex I am seeing is actually the bolt head, and the oiler presses into the bolt head. Is this correct? Thanks

Can you post a photo? I’m not sure what you mean. If the inside of the hole is smooth, it is a press/tap in. If the inside of the hole is threaded, it should screw in. Jim Patrick

jiminbartow wrote: ↑

Sat May 22, 2021 9:38 pm

Can you post a photo? I’m not sure what you mean. If the inside of the hole is smooth, it is a press/tap in. If the inside of the hole is threaded, it should screw in. Jim Patrick

I will take some pictures tomorrow..

Tommy

The 17-27 tie rod bolts and oilers look like this:

DanTreace wrote: ↑

Sun May 23, 2021 9:12 am

Tommy

The 17-27 tie rod bolts and oilers look like this:


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That's it right there..Thanks..Now I know..