Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity

["Jim Hayes" <jwhayes@xxxxxxxx>]

Does any one know where one can find the rear bumper rubber strip that fits
on the rear of the car  between the bumper and the car body itself to keep
road spray from coming up between the body and the bumper?jwhayes@xxxxxxxx

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> From: Terry & Andree Hoeman <tehoema@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity
> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 10:26 AM
>
> For the lube points on the starter and generator don't they call for a
few
> drops of motor oil every thousand miles or so?
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Tuesday, June 22, 1999 9:13 AM
> Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fluidity
>
>
> >David Collins wrote:
> >
> >> Hi 'Lookers, I'm hoping you folks can tell me what kind/type of trans
> >> and power steering fluids would be compatable with a '59 DeSoto
> >> 383.  Also, what weight of grease should I use in the rear end?  And
> >> finally...there are little grease cups on my distributor and
generator.
> >> What is supposed to go in those cups and how often?
> >
> >Car Collector had an article about trans fluid last year.  It seems
> >that Type A fluid is actually its own unique type, of which I have
> >never seen for sale anywhere.
> >
> >Type F fluid will give a Type A trans harsher shifts, as it adds more
> >friction (actually the "F" is for "friction" not "Ford"). Dexron/Mercon
> >will give a Type A trans softer shifts, as it reduces friction.  The
> >article claims that neither one will hurt a Type A trans.
> >
> >So, if you want smoother shifts, use Dexron/Mercon.  If you want more
> >of a performance feel, use Type F.  Neither is "correct", but neither
> >will hurt the trans.
> >
> >I checked with several rebuilders, including Aamco, and none
> >have seen Type A for sale in the last 25 years.  The general
> >consensus is that any Dexron/Mercon fluid, with a thingy of
> >anti-foaming agent (available at any GM parts counter), is the best
> >substitute for Type A.  I understand however that some farm &
> >tractor stores, like Farm & Fleet, carry Type A for tractor use.
> >I'm betting it's the same.
> >
> >As far as PS fluid, I use Dexron III and it seems to work just fine.
> >
> >The rear end, I can't help you on.  There should be something in
> >both the service and the owner's manual.  Generally, it seems that
> >90 weight gear oil is appropriate, unless it's a Sure Grip, which
> >has a special additive of some sort.
> >
> >In the grease cups, I've used 90 weight to pretty good success. I
> >think a slightly thicker oil would be better, but the 90 weight is
> >fairly good nonetheless.  I put it in whenever they start to squeak.
> >
> >Of course, if I'm wrong about any of these things, someone speak up
> >please and set me straight!  =)
> >
> >-Dave
> >