MTFCA Forum

Here is an area many people forget to oil. When needed, oil the clevis pins for the brake rods, and controller shaft, and what about the cam for the clutch? What about the Timer swivel joint on early cars? Something to think about.

You're going to hate me for it, but I spray those areas with white lithium grease. It stays put instead of dripping onto the ground. I also spray the brake and reverse pedal cams with it.

While I do lube my clevis/pins I have seen suggestions not to because the lube holds the grit and grime and promotes wear. While motor weight oil should work I however use 600W or such on mine, same with other areas where metal touches metal such as carb and timer rods.

I am with you Mark but I use motorcycle chain lube.

Hank

Mark Strange that is.

Some people say that about me!

The little trigger can oiler in my garage is filled with chainsaw bar oil. It seems to hang around longer than motor oil.

I use the same oil can and chain saw bar oil as the last poster. As for holding road grit, ....
one really ought to check these lube points with some regularity and not let the mung build
up.

Larry,

Thank you for the reminder... I am past due on checking those oil points and will do so soon.

As for the lube/don't lube argument about the lube attracting grit, I've heard that same argument from back in the '60's from farmers regarding farm equipment. Trust me, ANY lube is far and away better than none, rust and dry parts will eat up components far faster than oily grit. Been there, done that. Dave