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Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 8:56 am
by baltrusch
This is not a Ford item but is a cool grease cup that is nicely plated and includes a ratchet mechanism so that you can only turn it one way and a handle so you don't get greasy. I assume it was in the inside of a higher dollar car but I have never seen another. Any Ideas?
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Re: Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:11 pm
by DanTreace
Known as the 'Lunkenheimer' type dope cups. Locking caps prevented loss, T handle for ease of greasing.

Mostly on high end early autos as you posted.

Re: Non-Ford grease cup - what is it for?

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2020 2:23 pm
by DanTreace
Here is one type.... from adv. in 1915. The company made many styles, glass body oilers, cylinder oilers with multiple feeds, and different grease cups for autos and marine.


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