[DeTomaso] Ball joint zerks

[Doug Braun]

Jack & Asa Jay,

	Per Jack's recommendation a few years ago, I added zerks to my front upper
balljoints.  I found extended length zerks readily available at my local
NAPA dealer under their part number 715-1082.  They even have a nice gold
cadmium finish.

Doug Braun
blue 73L #5505

-----Original Message-----
From: detomaso-bounces at realbig.com
[mailto:detomaso-bounces at realbig.com]On Behalf Of JDeRyke at aol.com
Sent: Monday, July 28, 2008 7:05 PM
To: asajay at asajay.com; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Ball joint zerks


In a message dated 7/28/08 1:56:27 PM, asajay at asajay.com writes:

> should I install the zerk in the depressed center of the ball
joint housing
> (which seems it would be awfully close to the ball)....
>
If you use a std zerk, the greasegun won't attach. I recommend attaching in
the depressed center using a 1/2" long extension. I did mine in the late
'80s
and they work just fine. FWIW, you should also do the tie rod ends. In all
the
joints you'll only get two or three threads but thats enough. Tap 1/4-28
thread.

> or should I install it in the raised outer ring portion?
>
THeres a coil spring inside to keep tension on the ball. Drilling here, you
can nick the spring, failing it. Good luck- J Deryke



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