[Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

[m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca]

Bob,  I am unfamiliar with “da bomb”, but presume it means they are good (aka pukka, the bees knees, bonza, etc.),  If so, where are these replacements designed by Eric Grunden available?  My throttle bush is worn and it was on my list to replace this winter.

 

Mirek

 

From: Healeys <healeys-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Bob Spidell
Sent: August 29, 2020 11:02 AM
To: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

 

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 4th 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 <mailto: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 

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From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys  <mailto:healeys at autox.team.net> <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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