APCO Tie Rod end lube
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Topic author - Posts: 1929
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- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
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- Location: Thumb of Michigan
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APCO Tie Rod end lube
Looking at an APCO adjustable tie rod end, it appears there is room to install a zerk fitting. I know it isn't original but has anyone ever done it and if so, did it help?
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
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- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Morsher
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- Location: Norwalk Ohio
Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
Yup and yup. Please don’t tell larry smith. I have an original with a pin alemite fitting, so they were sold like that, so that would be more appropriate.
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Topic author - Posts: 1929
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:39 am
- First Name: Tim
- Last Name: Juhl
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1917 Touring
- Location: Thumb of Michigan
- MTFCA Number: 50297
- MTFCI Number: 24810
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
Just a comment - The APCO adjustable tie rod ends seem to work much better than the fixed cap. They compensates for any irregularities in the ball and result in very smooth action with no binding or loose spots. Since my car will be a driver I am going to install zerks to make greasing easier.
1917 Touring
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
1946 Aeronca Champ
1952 Willys M38a1 Jeep (sold 2023)
1953 Ford Jubilee Tractor
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Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
Good idea, I'll look into doing that before I install them.
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Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
Be sure the zerk doesn't extend too far into the housing such that it interferes with the spring. Other than that, looks like a good enough idea.
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Re: APCO Tie Rod end lube
My 11 touring that I got from my g'pa had APCO's already installed with grease fittings. Not sure if he did it (highly unlikely) but the front end is still tight after fifty years of service. I normally give a shot of grease every few months.