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The present rear spring 'push-on' nipples are difficult to access with my grease gun as they are straight and partly obscured by the brake lever. Hence I need angled nipples. The thread measures 3/8" diameter but the only die I could find that fitted was 3/8" BSA !!
Can any one tell me what the actual thread type is?
Thanks, Nick
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Location: Llandrindod Wells
Car type: 29 Special, 30 RK, 28 C Cab
Hi Nick
I think they are 1/8 BSP parallel thread.
Cheers
Howard
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Many years ago I had complete brake failure on the Ruby, both times when the car was heavily laden and on a rough road. Eventually we found that an angled grease nipple was just able to snag on a rear brake lever (or cable end?) and lock everything solid. Just thought I'd mention it!
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Reminds me of an incident years ago. A large late night delivery truck was stranded in the local township. The driver repeatedly part engaged the clutch in low gear. I was bemused by the abuse and stopped to watch..Eventually the prop shaft sheared! (Large trucks have fail safe systems)