PeterC Well-known member Sep 11, 2010 #1 Curious why early generators like my stock 40 unit appear to only have a rear oil cup. Also - what is the best oil for this area? What lubes the front bearing where I assume all the load would be from the tension of the belt?
Curious why early generators like my stock 40 unit appear to only have a rear oil cup. Also - what is the best oil for this area? What lubes the front bearing where I assume all the load would be from the tension of the belt?
38 coupe Well-known member Sep 11, 2010 #2 The front bearing is a sealed unit that is greased from the factory. Use medium weight engine oil on the rear bushing.
The front bearing is a sealed unit that is greased from the factory. Use medium weight engine oil on the rear bushing.
D Dee Jay Member Sep 11, 2010 #3 We used to pull the dipstick and let a couple drops drip into the oil cup.
F ford1 BANNED Sep 11, 2010 #4 use 30w wieght oil, and this is the only time i recomend non detergent oil for lubrication
