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Old 06-17-2015, 11:07 PM   #18
Henry's Lady's Man
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Default Re: How to grease leaf springs?

I purchased an interesting tool that was made by Charles W Manzel. It reads Pat. Oct 18 1916. I can't find a patent number; just this. I have some pictures. The blade was placed at the juncture of any two leaf springs and hammered in over 1/4 inch. The split in the blade is where a hole allows grease to come out while the leafs are slightly separated. The handle turns on threads. Grease is in the handle, and as you turn the knurled handle, grease enters between the leaves. I like your sprays better! Sheesh, how many places would you have to insert this little tool over and over?
It was made in 1916, so it was for the Model T's and such. Don't think there is any appreciable difference in springs on the A. Will the Wizard of A's tell me how to post my pics? They are in my Mac's photo library, but this forum wants an "HTTP://" type address ~Chuck
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