My car is a '64 Lark Type. As you know, there are fore and aft grease fittings on the upper and lower trunions. For some reason, I can't force grease into the lower aft fittings on either side of the car. The uppers take grease fine, as do the lower forward fittings. I've removed the aft fittings and checked them for functionality. (They aren't plugged and pass grease fine.) With the fittings removed, I can see evidence of new grease in the holes they thread into. I've even replaced the fittings to no avail. I'm using a manual pump grease gun that can muster considerable pressure, but it simply pumps up to it's maximum and refuses to move further. (And, pressure is obviously built up making the hose difficult to disconnect.) I've tried forcing grease in at various suspension deflections, and with an assistant working the suspension by moving the car up and down. Nothing has worked. I've not applied heat as there's way too much (flammable) grease accumulation nearby. The strange thing to me is that it's the same fitting on both sides of the car, which seems a bit more than coincidental. Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.
MarkC
MarkC, 64 Y8
Working in Spokane, WA
Thanks in advance.
MarkC
MarkC, 64 Y8
Working in Spokane, WA
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