[Healeys] Throttle linkage lubrication

[Bob Spidell]

I realized I could be a bit more helpful:

https://mossmotors.com/bushing-set-teflon



On 8/29/2020 9:55 AM, Bob Spidell wrote:
> I got mine from Moss Motors. I think they have a UK store; at least, 
> they used to.
>
> 'Da bomb' indeed means good, or at least it did to the young'uns ... 
> probably way out of date.
>
> On 8/29/2020 8:49 AM, m.g.sharp at sympatico.ca 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.
>>
>> 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 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 <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
>>
>>     -----Original Message-----
>>     From: Kees Oudesluijs via Healeys <healeys at autox.team.net>
>>     <mailto: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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