Throwout Bearing grease attachment tube.

[studeclunker]

I have a throw-out bearing (clutch release bearing assembly) that has the tube for a grease attachment of some sort. Unfortuneately, I haven't the little tube or hose that the grease zerk would reside on. Where can I get one? This is holding me up from installing the transmission on my stationwagon and annoying the be-jeebers out of me.

[N8N]

That must be the HD one, the parts are in the late chassis parts book in section 0203. Now where you can actually purchase same, if at all... I haven't tried.

I always wondered if you could just grease a throwout bearing like you would a bicycle chain, that is, fill the inside of a double boiler with grease, set it on the stove, and let the grease just melt into the bearing. I can't imagine why that wouldn't work. Obviously this procedure is best done when single, or if you have a shop stove in your garage...

It might almost be easiest just to take it to a hydraulic shop, explain what you're trying to do, and let them whip something up for you.

nate

[JDP]

I have a throw-out bearing (clutch release bearing assembly) that has the tube for a grease attachment of some sort. Unfortuneately, I haven't the little tube or hose that the grease zerk would reside on. Where can I get one? This is holding me up from installing the transmission on my stationwagon and annoying the be-jeebers out of me.

Should be easy to make a hose you can run outside the bell housing. Just get a grease gun whip hose, a zerk fitting and a couple of brass adapters. I made one years ago.

[studeclunker]

I always wondered if you could just grease a throwout bearing like you would a bicycle chain, that is, fill the inside of a double boiler with grease, set it on the stove, and let the grease just melt into the bearing. I can't imagine why that wouldn't work. Obviously this procedure is best done when single, or if you have a shop stove in your garage...

It might almost be easiest just to take it to a hydraulic shop, explain what you're trying to do, and let them whip something up for you.

nate

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LOL!!! Yeah, my wife was understanding about that kind of thing to a very limited degree. I used to train horses to pull carriages and therefore had a lot of harness to clean and oil. There was a very large kettle I would put on the stove about once a week full of olive or neetsfoot oil and soak harness in. The whole house would smell like a tack shop. Good thing Robin liked Tack Shops. thankfully, it's a batchelor's pad here. George is a horrific housekeeper and would never know the difference. Actually, he'd likely try to taste it if I left the pot on the stove too long.

Should be easy to make a hose you can run outside the bell housing. Just get a grease gun whip hose, a zerk fitting and a couple of brass adapters. I made one years ago.

Yeah, well... that's what I thought too. Only problem is where to get the stuff... Remember I'm in B.F.E. No. Cal.

I tried going by the No AutoParts Available store today and they were completely flumoxed. The place is a total frustration to me. Add to that, I need vaccum hose and forgot to get that when there. Duh!

[Neal in NM]

Try McMaster-Carr online (http://www.mcmaster.com/#). They have everything you could imagine. Their tubing fitting selection is unparalleled IMHO and the online catalog is easy to work with. Neal

[Chucks Stude]

Excellent.

[52-fan]

It shouldn't be too hard to get the pieces to add the hose. We do it all the time to service the Peterbilts where I work. If you know someone who works at a truck shop you might get them to make you one.

[Warren Webb]

You might also speak with Ed Reynolds. I remember him asking here on the forum for information on the location of where the grease fitting was originally placed on the bell housing for the throw-out bearing. That was a while ago, so maybe he found out what he needed & can answer your questions.

[studeclunker]

Thanks Warren for a great idea! I've P.M.ed him, however his profile seems inactive as of yet. Still, might as well cover all bases. I'll also try contacting him through his own website.

[gibbsr1]

Those HD bearings are the ones i sell with my trans adapter kit. I pump some grease in them and then cap em off. The hose coming off is standard 3/16 brake hose. They sell the couples at any parts store and will thread into a studebaker rubber hose as well. id be careful too much grease in the clutch housing slinging around can be a bad thing.

[studeclunker]

Those HD bearings are the ones i sell with my trans adapter kit. I pump some grease in them and then cap em off. The hose coming off is standard 3/16 brake hose. They sell the couples at any parts store and will thread into a studebaker rubber hose as well. id be careful too much grease in the clutch housing slinging around can be a bad thing.

Yes, oil and grease in the clutch assembly is bad JuJu!<evil smiley> Just to be clear, the rubber brake hose is female on one end? Otherwise what part do I tell these Yahoos I need, because they sure aren't going to know. Then I need the adapter for the zerk. Well, hopefully Kragan's or AutoZone will have what I'm looking for.

[studeclunker]

I found a picture of what I'm looking for in the Lark Service Manual. It's called a 'Grease Cup'. The bearing that I have is for the Y-bodied Larks. So, all I have to do is take the manual, and my bellhousing to the shop and have them reproduce what's in the manual.

[r1lark]

Ahhh.....always wondered how you would prevent over-greasing of that T/O bearing. Now I understand, after seeing the grease cup. Thanks for the pic Clunk, I've taken the liberty of saving it for future reference.