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#83978 10/10/2007 12:49 AM | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 90 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 90 | Where is the best place to find info on lubing everything on a truck. Its a 53 Chevy 3100 and I'm sure every part needs a drink, so to speak.
Would it be easier to take it to a lube shop? Do they still do old trucks like these and actually fill everything that can be filled? I know Jiffy Lube wouldn't know where to start but maybe some independant shops?
Thanks in advance.
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#83979 10/10/2007 12:55 AM | Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 586 | I would talk to some "OLD Timers" that have worked around these trucks over the years.I think I counted 34 grease zerks on my truck.A lube shop would not have a clue.
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#83980 10/10/2007 1:22 AM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,464 | Savage; I think the best place to find info on your truck is right here on the Stovebolt Page.
Go to Tech Tips, scroll down to "Old Online Chevy Manuals", click on "1953 Chevrolet Truck Owners Manual" and voila, all kinds of good info on your truck. There is a lube chart on page 81 showing all the fittings on your rig.
This is a job that a lot of the guys here enjoy doing themselves. Just go get a hand grease gun and a tube of chassis lube at your friendly parts house and spend some quality time under your '53!
Also, welcome to the Stovebolt garage!! Bakersfield is a great "car (truck) town". They actually drive their cars there during the week. I used to take my '59 Chevy p.u. to work every day, except when I drove the '47 coupe. | | |
#83981 10/10/2007 2:30 AM | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,154 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,154 | YEP....Waldo53 is right on the target. Just to add a word or two. An air or electric grease gun makes the job really easy Lincoln makes them and they are very good...stay away from HF its junk. Also I have a device that you fill with light oil and hit it with a hammer to clear out frozen/filled zerk fittings it works like a champ. I cleaned out all the zerk grease fittings on my 54 never had to change a one. Do the lube job yourself as you can spot many items under your truck that maybe a safety/mechanical issue. The guys/gals on this board are GREAT if you have any trouble just ask. T/C Steve | | |
#83982 10/10/2007 2:54 AM | Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 90 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Oct 2007 Posts: 90 | That is so awesome. I would truly rather do it myself. Zerks? lol. Great name. I will check out the lube chart and give it a go.
Thanks for the info. You're right. This place is chock full of information and some right friendly folks as well.
Wish me luck!
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