[Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

[Michael Oritt]

When my carbs came back from a rebuilding I was amazed how much less force
I had to exert when activating the choke cable.

Best--Michael Oritt

On Sat, Aug 29, 2020 at 11:50 AM m.g.sharp--- via Healeys <
healeys at autox.team.net> wrote:

> 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.
>
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> Mirek
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> *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.
>
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> 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.
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>
> Steve Byers
>
> HBJ8L/36666
>
> BJ8 Registry
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> AHCA Delegate at Large
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> Havelock, NC  USA
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> *From:* Healeys [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net
> <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>
> <healeys at autox.team.net>
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> A drop of oil  now and then is a good idea on any car bar when  ball
> sockets are nylon/plastic.
>
> Kees Oudesluijs
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> 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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