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Clem Clement · 10-09-2020, 12:27 AM

I started this thread in part, because the springs on my fully restored 40 Merc squawk. They have the tin covering. How do I lube them? I have the special nipple and nut extender on the spring bolt. As was said, that system is not very good.

My 39 Ford pickup has the same system but there is no tin covering. I have the pickup jacked up with the rear hanging on the springs. I have sprayed the slightly opened spring leaves with brake cleaner and blasted some crud away with compressed air. I'm ready to lube the leaves with something. I'm liking what I hear about Fifth Wheel.

10-09-2020, 12:27 AM	#13
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Use of Slip plate to lube springs I started this thread in part, because the springs on my fully restored 40 Merc squawk. They have the tin covering. How do I lube them? I have the special nipple and nut extender on the spring bolt. As was said, that system is not very good. My 39 Ford pickup has the same system but there is no tin covering. I have the pickup jacked up with the rear hanging on the springs. I have sprayed the slightly opened spring leaves with brake cleaner and blasted some crud away with compressed air. I'm ready to lube the leaves with something. I'm liking what I hear about Fifth Wheel.