Lubrication...

[Roverdawg76]

Hey all... kind of a dumb question here. But I'm wanting to grease up all the spots that need to be lubricated on my Series III 109 Safari Wagon... can some one point me to a place where I can see how and where are all the spots that need to be lubricated? Also, any particular lubricant and guns that are best/easiest to use?

Help would be GREATLY appreciated!!!
Thanks!

[Enigma]

4 universal joints, 2 slip joints(splines) on the propeller shafts and depending on model or epair there could be 6 zerks on the track rod ends. I have a 60 that doesn't have these but my 61 does.

I use an air compressor actuated grease gun with a swivel end and a flex hose. The reason for this is that I can exert pressure on the nipple end with one hand and actuate the gun with the other. The lever actuated guns require two hands to actuate unless you get a positive connection at the zerk. I found these frustrating. They work well with solid pipe connections but I found the flex connectors more useful.

Grease - I pick the most expensive grease cartridge as the difference in price is really not that much.

Cheers I hope this helps.

[Tim Smith]

Go ahead and get yourself a box of Zerk's fittings so you can freely replace them as you move along your truck. All too commonly they are jammed up and a pain to get the grease to go in.

That might also save you the need for the air powered grease gun, but that's up to you.

Cheers,
Tim

[Jeff Aronson]

The location of fittings is in the Haynes Manual, but essentially, they're as outlined by the previous postings, the u-joints and propshafts. Most of the steering and tie rods fittings are "lifetime" and without grease fittings. I try and use a hand gun to better control the pressure and avoid forcing out seals. If I wedge the gun against the ground or my body, I can have one hand free to hold onto the grease fitting.

Jeff

[Roverdawg76]

Thanks a bunch...

Thanks guys! I'll give it a whirl!!