1968 Moog LCA

[x-codegtcs]

OK - I am trying to finish up my front suspension and cannot get the grease fitting to screw into the Moog lower control arm...anyone else experience this problem? Is there a solution?

 

[dalorzo_f]

Tap it????

 

[franklinair]

Tap it. That's what I've had to do a few times.

Neil

 

[x-codegtcs]

ugh- that is what I was afraid of...I didn't want to introduce metal shavings into the ball joint. Any suggestions to minimize this issue?

 

[somethingspecial]

Use lots of axle grease on the tap, this will capture the chips when you tap. Clean it often and re-grease. Since you are only going in a small distance, you may not have to clean before the job is done. JMHO. Also works well when chasing spark plug threads in heads still on an engine.

 

[dalorzo_f]

Place the end of the grease gun to the hole, force as much grease in as you can. Tap. Squeeze the rubber boot and squirt out as much grease as you can. Any shavings will be in it... screw the zerk in and refill.

 

[x-codegtcs]

Mike - Richard, thanks for the suggestions!!!!