20-04-2020, 10:17 PM
I too have just fitted a new felt seal, I soaked it in glycerin first and when fitted it was very stiff to turn, but working the arm back & forth a few times it now turns freely. It needs resistance to keep the oil in! Don't forget that you are comparing a brand new seal with one that is nearly 90 years old, how many times has the shaft turned in its lifetime?
The steering box was designed for oil, and this lubricates the drop arm shaft as well the bearing & bush, can you be sure that using grease will properly lube these places?
The steering box was designed for oil, and this lubricates the drop arm shaft as well the bearing & bush, can you be sure that using grease will properly lube these places?