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				Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?
				Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:56 am
				by baltrusch
				This is not a Ford item but is a cool grease cup that is nicely plated and includes a ratchet mechanism so that you can only turn it one way and a handle so you don't get greasy.    I assume it was in the inside of a higher dollar car but I have never seen another.  Any Ideas?
 
			
					
				Re: Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?
				Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:11 pm
				by DanTreace
				Known as the 'Lunkenheimer' type dope cups.  Locking caps prevented loss, T handle for ease of greasing.
Mostly on high end early autos as you posted.
			 
			
					
				Re: Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?
				Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:23 pm
				by DanTreace
				Here is one type.... from adv. in 1915.  The company made many styles, glass body oilers, cylinder oilers with multiple feeds, and different grease cups for autos and marine.