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Will N · 03-04-2021, 10:18 AM

The original design had a felt pad for catching oil that leaked past the rear main, and the socket for the ball had a hole that allowed the oil to lube the joint. I think that the replacement socket for the rubber ball has no hole to allow the oil in. Oil might degrade the rubber ball over time, so I'd vote that you put it on dry.

03-04-2021, 10:18 AM	#2
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Radius rod rubber ball replacement. The original design had a felt pad for catching oil that leaked past the rear main, and the socket for the ball had a hole that allowed the oil to lube the joint. I think that the replacement socket for the rubber ball has no hole to allow the oil in. Oil might degrade the rubber ball over time, so I'd vote that you put it on dry.