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Installing Oilers

Post by dmdeaton » Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:53 pm

What is the proper dimension of the holes for the oilers? Or what is the proper way to install the flip top reproductions? They seem to be to big to tap into the original holes.

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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by Henry K. Lee » Fri Dec 13, 2019 7:59 pm

Danny since there are more than one manufacture, I start out with the size below a 1/4" for the small ones or try and remove any paint or powder coat build up slowly with a bit that just fits the hole. The oiler should just begin to start by a 1/32"-1/16".

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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:09 pm

There are two sizes - the larger one is for the spindle & tie rod bolts - the smaller one is for the spring perches & springs - perhaps you're attempting to install the incorrect oiler for your project ?

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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by Mark Gregush » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:10 pm

and open the flap and use the shoulder to tap them in with. Don't try taping them using the cover. A piece of hardwood dowel that just fits would work.
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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by RajoRacer » Fri Dec 13, 2019 8:54 pm

I do just that Mark but I turned down a brass stepped insertion tool.

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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by DanTreace » Fri Dec 13, 2019 9:29 pm

Wood dowel or a metal punch just under the i.d. of the oiler so it fits to the curved inside base, but won't protrude.

Picture sketch is the small oiler, usually the harder ones to install.

So first it helps to drill into the shackle hole a short way with a 5/16" dill bit. That clears the hole so the oiler can be driven in.

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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by Original Smith » Sat Dec 14, 2019 10:34 am

Since you did not mention the year of your car, which is important, refer to the Ford Service book, and it will show you pictures of the correct placement of the oilers. The early T's use 1/8" pipe thread oilers.


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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by dmdeaton » Sat Dec 14, 2019 8:35 pm

Sorry about the year. This is a mutt, various years, but later flip top oilers. 5/16 to clean out the paint and primer, that's all I need.
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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by D Stroud » Sat Dec 14, 2019 11:33 pm

Danny, unless someone has stepped up and started making correct flip top oilers, the repros won't work on the front springs. They are way too tall and won't let the shackles go together, just one of my pet peeves on repro parts. I don't know about the rears, never tried them on a car. This was about 20 years ago when I was working on the '23 TT. Maybe someone has found some better made ones by now. The original ones on the front springs on our '25 coupe are way shorter and there is still just barely enough room to get an oil can spout in there. Just a heads up. Dave
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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by Original Smith » Sun Dec 15, 2019 11:14 am

Check with Langs. Don doesn't usually sell oilers that won't work! I've always had good luck finding originals at swap meets.


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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by dmdeaton » Sun Dec 15, 2019 5:02 pm

Thanks guys, I will check out the clearance. This is a speedster, so I am not staying too awful correct.


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Re: Installing Oilers

Post by D Stroud » Sun Dec 15, 2019 8:17 pm

Well Larry, he sold those. That was 20+ years ago though, maybe someone finally fixed the problem. I haven't bought any new ones since then. Dave
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