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Poot

06-08-2007 06:01:44

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I have a '46 2N that has a zerk in the top of the steering tube. I've read that the tube dead ends... if so, what is this zerk for?

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jab6

06-09-2007 03:50:48

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

dat there zerk is to lube the horn...hehehe

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HCooke

06-08-2007 13:13:00

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

There is one on my '45 and the manual says to grease it every ten hours.

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Ross Pugh(NC)

06-08-2007 12:46:15

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

My1947 2N has the same zerk fitting. It has to be fer grease, what else could it be fer?

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Poot

06-09-2007 06:45:00

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Ross... in reply to Ross Pugh(NC), 06-08-2007 12:46:15

I understand what grease zerks are "fer"... but it doesn't seem to apply to MY '46 2N. See my new post titled: "Unknown Zerk" findings.

Poot

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gahorN

06-08-2007 10:32:19

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

Hey, ya think that grease fitting is for grease? (grin)

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DZFUS fittings..John,PA

06-08-2007 08:24:50

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

Your "zerk fitting" was actually the "boss" that was drilled and tapped by non-factory personnel.

Like my 9N. The gas tank/battery compartment door now is held by DFZUS fittings.

Hope this helps. John,PA

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TheOldHokie

06-08-2007 09:45:54

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to DZFUS fittings..John,PA, 06-08-2007 08:24:50

The NOS cap I purchased from Don B for my 9N had the hole for the fitting right from Ford.

TOH

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don b

06-08-2007 11:14:51

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to TheOldHokie, 06-08-2007 09:45:54

Dan....the caps with the zerk were originally for the 2n.The 9n's didn't have this feature.I think the zerk came out in 1944.However, it was one of Ford's better ideas and will work on all 9-2ns. don b

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TheOldHokie

06-08-2007 12:19:57

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to don b, 06-08-2007 11:14:51

Yep - it works just fine. I don't collect 'em - I just ride 'em!

TOH

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Poot

06-08-2007 08:34:18

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Well yeah, John,PA......... in reply to DZFUS fittings..John,PA, 06-08-2007 08:24:50

it DOES sorta help, but do I dare ask what "DFZUS" means?

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I do not know..John,PA

06-08-2007 16:31:49

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Re: Well yeah, John,PA......... in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 08:34:18

The other boys are probably right. I only have a BELMONT education. Local school, one room.4 grades. Spell check ?????

All I know for sure, if'n you do not make sure they are secured, it could be embarrising.

Dfzus. My daddy said SO!!!!! !

Today, I like ZEUS!

John,PA

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cargocult

06-08-2007 08:50:06

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Re: Well yeah, John,PA......... in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 08:34:18

it DOES sorta help, but do I dare ask what "DFZUS" mean?

I think John is misspelling the DZUS fitting, a quarter-turn invention for rapidly takin" things apart. Very useful on panels of aeroplanes that must be removed frequently. Available in a bewildering varity of heads, including the ones that disguise themselves as screws, and some that look like wing-nuts. The US NAVY had "em on a lottsa panels on their aeroplanes. Probably still do. CC

Link to site that sells 'em

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CC..John,PA

06-08-2007 18:08:12

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Re: Well yeah, John,PA......... in reply to cargocult , 06-08-2007 08:50:06

Did my part..... went over to the local depot. Being that there was a local township policeman, who just pulled up in front of my parking spot, I made sure that the young lad saw my credentials, driveing license, for proof of age to purchase smoks. I protected the young salesman for sure. Howevers, in the state of PA, he must be 35 yrs. to sell me any tobacco products. I forgot to ask him for his credentials. He looked 14.l John,PA

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PS: ICEMAN

06-08-2007 18:33:12

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Re: Well yeah, John,PA......... in reply to CC..John,PA, 06-08-2007 18:08:12

In ref. to the US NAVY..... I just finished my tour of duty on the USS CONSTELLATION, docked in Baltimore. ICEMAN. Fun.

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GB in MT.

06-08-2007 08:13:47

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

Hi Poot; Look on page 108, fig. 164, in your FO-4 man. It will show ya the breakdown of the whole steering gear assembly.
Look at the top cap where the zerk in ??? is. They don't # it but off to the side is a small zerk showing.
My 44, 2N has this also. It's used to grease the top bearing and cone. Just three short bursts from your grease gun should do it. Wipe any exsess grease off and you are good to go, until the next time.
Just like TOH said.

Gary

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Poot

06-08-2007 08:28:32

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thanx, Gary..... in reply to GB in MT., 06-08-2007 08:13:47

Danged if it don't!

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GB in MT.

06-08-2007 09:36:26

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Re: thanx, Gary..... in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 08:28:32

That zerk is put there to keep ya from getting, "The Dreaded Steering Wheel Face", when ya pull your steering wheel off to grease the bearing. LMAO {:-))

Gary

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TheOldHokie

06-08-2007 06:28:29

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Re: unknown zerk in reply to Poot, 06-08-2007 06:01:44

I believe it lubes the upper bearing.

TOH

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Poot

06-08-2007 08:36:12

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Thanx, TOH.... in reply to TheOldHokie, 06-08-2007 06:28:29

that's good to know.

Poot

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