[DeTomaso] Ball joint zerks

[Asa Jay Laughton]

Perfect!  Part numbers always work best.

Asa Jay

Asa Jay Laughton, MSgt, USAFR, Retired

& Shelley Marie
Spokane, WA

1973 Pantera L 5533
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Doug Braun wrote:
> 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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