Retrofitting for reliability on a Ford Model A | Kyle's Garage - Ep.3

[Nick]

While the kingpins and spindles are off my 1930 Ford Model A, I figured it was the perfect time to make one minor change that will make my life easier. Specifically, that means replacing the push-in, non-lock-on grease fittings with a modern Zerk fitting. This will allow easier greasing of the front end to make sure all the new parts I am installing will get the grease they need to last many more years.

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[AUTOARCHITECTUR]

I had to laugh.... I think he mounted the vice to his kitchen sink. I do not think the workshop surface has ever seen a spot of oil, grease, or any other chemical.

[brucewayne]

Good job Kyle! I was holding my breath while you were getting that tap started. It is always a little bit anxious to get it started straight.

[Rick1]

It is not necessary to tap and drill for threaded fittings, modern fittings that ate push in are available for the Model A.

[cultleader]

Those grease fittings you removed were genuine “Zerks”. Bad decision to replace them with “hydraulics”. A competent “A model” judge will deduct points for that.