[Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

[Bob Spidell]

Wow! That's going the extra parsec. I looked mine over when I 
reinstalled the engine at 208K miles, and they were fine. I replaced 
one, but it wasn't because of wear; I managed to screw something up. I 
put a little grease in the sockets, but that was the first time.

What really wears is the throttle cross-shaft bushes (brass/rubber; 
brass was OK, rubber was shot); the new nylon/teflon--I've seen them 
called both--replacements designed by Eric Grunden are da bomb.



On 8/29/2020 6:39 AM, Max Byers via Healeys wrote:
>
> O.K., I’ll provide a 4^th response.
>
> I separate and clean the ball joints/sockets once a year during 
> maintenance in preparation for the new season and re-lubricate them 
> with white lithium grease.    Enough of the grease squeezes out to 
> block the entry of dirt and water until the next time.  I’m still 
> using the same joints that came to me with the car 36 years ago.
>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
>
> AHCA Delegate at Large
>
> Havelock, NC  USA
>
> *From:*Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net] *On Behalf Of 
> *warthodson--- via Healeys
> *Sent:* Saturday, August 29, 2020 8:58 AM
> *To:* healeys at autox.team.net
> *Subject:* Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication
>
> I have only received 3 replies & all 3 recommend some form of 
> lubrication. I am somewhat surprised. I anticipated a split (50/50) 
> decision. Considering the dirty, dusty, gritty environment that the 
> unsealed linkage ball & sockets operate in, I thought some would 
> suggest the it is better to not have any lubricant that would trap & 
> hold the abrasive particles.
>
> Does anyone agree with this?
>
> Gary Hodson
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>
> A drop of oil  now and then is a good idea on any car bar when  ball 
> sockets are nylon/plastic.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
>
> Op 29-8-2020 om 03:41 schreef Bob Spidell:
>
> A little lube never hurts. Wheel bearing grease is the most persistent.
>
> On 8/28/2020 11:01 AM, warthodson--- via Healeys wrote:
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