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thebanjoman · 12-10-2022, 05:18 PM

My 'hodgepodge' 29 standard coupe has both the original Model a grease fittings and the 'zerk' style. I got it this way.

I bought the snyders kit to finish the job and replace them all but have a question.

The front and rear spring shackles. The fittings appear to be press fit and the replacement are threaded.

Suggestions for replacing them? Do I need to tap the shackles?

P.S. this isn't a points car. Never will be. I'm just trying to finish it and drive and have fun with it and this is another project to get it on the road..

Thanks.

TMarsh · 12-10-2022, 06:16 PM

Probably not threaded, just looks like it. Grooves hold it in place. Press fit. At least mine were.

J Franklin · 12-10-2022, 10:53 PM

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Are the shackles original or aftermarket? Replacements could have anything installed.

12-10-2022, 05:18 PM	#1
thebanjoman Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Winchester VA Posts: 154	Grease fittings. Replacing originals My 'hodgepodge' 29 standard coupe has both the original Model a grease fittings and the 'zerk' style. I got it this way. I bought the snyders kit to finish the job and replace them all but have a question. The front and rear spring shackles. The fittings appear to be press fit and the replacement are threaded. Suggestions for replacing them? Do I need to tap the shackles? P.S. this isn't a points car. Never will be. I'm just trying to finish it and drive and have fun with it and this is another project to get it on the road.. Thanks. __________________ No time to play my Gibson RB-250 anymore.. Maybe.. One day...

12-10-2022, 06:16 PM	#2
TMarsh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Posts: 131	Re: Grease fittings. Replacing originals Probably not threaded, just looks like it. Grooves hold it in place. Press fit. At least mine were.

12-10-2022, 10:53 PM	#3
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Grease fittings. Replacing originals Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Are the shackles original or aftermarket? Replacements could have anything installed.