Rear end

[1937pickup]

The rear end in my 37 pick up has zerk fittings near the backing plates on the rear end. I have heard many things about how much grease to put in them, possibility of grease getting on brake shoes.
Do others grease these zerks?
If so how much?
A few pumps of the grease gun?

Thanks.

 

[Talkwrench]

If you want to just do a few pumps, don't go overboard , or don't bother. Really no right or wrong don't empty half a cartridge in there OR you will have problems.

 

[john in illinois]

I take the hub off and repack the bearings by hand when I do the front bearings. The grease zirk was not a good idea and Ford blocked the holes in 39 or so.

John

 

[19Fordy]

Those holes were blocked because the grease ended up dripping on the brake shoes in spite of the use of grease retainers.

 

[rotorwrench]

As the guys have mentioned, these zerks were not one of Fords better ideas. I would not recommend using them at all.