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| | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 | I replaced the upper mast bearing on my '40 Chev. I did not lubricate it where the shaft fits. Should I have and, if so, what do you use? The reason I ask is that it sticks. Doesn't take much to overcome it but for sure does not feel right.
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
| | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,298 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,298 | Is there a coil spring under the steering wheel? That is what sets the upper bearing preload on the later models. (I am not familiar with a '40.)
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
| | | | | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 1,438 | Nope, no coil spring Carl. I first thought the steering wheel was touching the mast causing the issue. I took the wheel off and can rotate the shaft and get the problem of the shaft hanging up a bit on the bearing a bit.
Dennis
40 Chevy 1/2 ton
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