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Steering side tube aka drag link greasing
#1
Hi All

I’m about to fabricate a new steering side tube (BM99) or drag link for my special to ensure the drop arm doesn’t go “over centre”.

Whilst doing this I want to add a bolt adjuster to the end of the caps (BM101) AND if possible a grease nipple.  I understand that later Rubys had a grease nipple fitted but I can’t find a picture or diagram of where the nipple was located.  

My idea is to drill the end of the cap, braze a 3/8” nut onto the end. A 3/8” bolt, drilled and tapped to take a 1/4” grease nipple acts as the adjuster.  

My question is will sufficient grease find its way past the thrust block to lubricate the ball?  I don’t fancy trying to drill a grease hole through the hardened thrust block!

Cheers

Howard
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#2
Here you are Howard.

   

   
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#3
Howard where the small oil hole is on the photo braze on a 6mm/1/4bsf nut for a grease nipple.  Terry.


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#4
Hi Ruairidh and Terry

Perfect thank you 

Howard
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