[DeTomaso] Parts for Rear Uprights

MikeLDrew at aol.com MikeLDrew at aol.com
Sat Mar 26 03:19:42 EDT 2011


In a message dated 3/25/11 13 44 55, doug351c at gmail.com writes:


> I have the gun drilled shafts on mine (can't remember who from) but if I 
> try
> to lube the setup using their zerk fittings, it balloons the end cups,
> leaving them more vulnerable to water entry.  Has anyone else run into 
> this
> problem with the rear upright zerks or who knows of a solution to this
> problem?
> 

Yes, that's exactly why Dennis Quella says not to grease the zerks; he says 
it blows out the rubber seals, allowing water intrusion and defeating the 
purpose.

Mike



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