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JM 35 Sedan · 05-13-2023, 09:03 AM

I'm wondering if there is a fiber filled drum brake grease available in standard grease gun tubes that could be pumped through those zerk grease fittings? If not, I wouldn't suggest using standard chassis lube in those rear roller bearings. I can't tell you how many early Ford rear axles I've taken apart in the last 20 years that had excessive amounts of chassis grease pumped into the brake shoe area, and also into the axle housings.
Many of these rear axles had damaged roller bearings and excessive wear on the axle housing bearing surface, possibly the result of not using the correct type grease.

05-13-2023, 09:03 AM	#11
JM 35 Sedan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Near Rising Sun, Maryland Posts: 10,859	Re: Rear axle grease fitting I'm wondering if there is a fiber filled drum brake grease available in standard grease gun tubes that could be pumped through those zerk grease fittings? If not, I wouldn't suggest using standard chassis lube in those rear roller bearings. I can't tell you how many early Ford rear axles I've taken apart in the last 20 years that had excessive amounts of chassis grease pumped into the brake shoe area, and also into the axle housings. Many of these rear axles had damaged roller bearings and excessive wear on the axle housing bearing surface, possibly the result of not using the correct type grease. __________________ *John* *"Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than one with all the facts". Albert Einstein* Last edited by JM 35 Sedan; 05-13-2023 at 09:50 AM.