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Hello there,thanks to everyone for pointing out that my questions where in the wrong area.now,I have posted these questions before but as you now know in the wrong......I have a 1931 Chevrolet independence special sedan.I have fully taken it down and nut and bolt restoration is taking place,I need guidance on 600w oil for the trans any alternative,the service brake cross shaft outer lever packing do I use felt or rope?I am going to attempt to copy the rotten wood frame because of cost and the duty.and I got alot of help from the vcca forum on the techniques of getting the spring shackles out of the chassis because I don't have the Kent Moore tool number N-377.any help I would be grateful.this post was done in a rush the misses wants to go shopping I'm supposed to be on holiday and theres a 1931 beauty needs attention,thanks for reading see you soon.Phil.

I believe the outer bushings are either plastic and/or rubber and do not get lubricated so no seal is required. If this is incorrect I am sure one of the experts will correct me. On the oil I would check with your oil supplier or perhaps there are Ford Clubs there as they use the same oil weight. On the wood most is fairly simple except the pillar post so you may want to check sourcing just those from the U.S. suppliers.

Thanks steve,but on the outerbrake lever I pulled out what look like course felt so I was wondering if I put in felt or rope to absorb oil it could work,because I just renewed the felt on all the brake dust shields and you are supposed to soak in oil as I was told many moons ago on felt seals.

Chevrolet used felt several places on the brake system to provide long term lubrication and reduce wear. I have found that it all needs to be replaced. The felt seals the cavity from dirt as well as feeds lubricant to the moving parts. Generally grease will not flow through felt but heavy oil will.

I checked a brake cross shaft from a 1932 which may be different and it has rubber mounting bushings and a non ferrous (plastic?) pivot bushing both center and ends. My parts book does not list any felts or seals for the brake cross shaft for either the 31 or 32 passenger. I agree with Chipper that if it uses a felt and retainer then it requires oiling, however neither the rubber or plastic will in my opinion benefit from oil and it will only serve to retain dust and dirt. Especially if no shield or retainer is used.

Thanks Steve,all info of great help.Phil.

Thanks chipper,like Steve thank you for your help.Phil.

Hi , as you i`m actually doing a full restauration ( frame off ) on my 1930 . I did not find a proper material yet to fit in the outer lever . What do you think about using carbon packing graphite ? .For the 600w I have contact some oïl supplier and they all sugested me to use 680 oïl , I ran the truck some weeks ( with 680 oïl ) before I started the restauration no noise from the tanny and the differential . For the spring shackle I have used a ball joint press and I did not have problem to remove 3 of the pins but the fourth was sized there I had to built a puller made from 2 square tubing on each side of the frame , i welded a pipe on one side ( for the pin to get in when it goes out ) I attached the tubing togheter with 1/2 13 rod and put a hydraulic jack to push the pin , i also heated the frame with a torch .

Hello, I think you could be right with the carbon gland packing,but I have bought felt of different thicknesses.it was definitely felt of some description, as rough as horsehair that came out.so because I have bought the felt going to make felt seal with wad punches.if it doesn't work its not too big of a Job to refit with your suggestion of gland packing.hope all goes well with your restored.and thanks for the help.Phil.

Hello again,about the outer service brake lever,forget what I said about felt too tedious, plus its not right.found the solution which is a thing called greasy hemp and come to think of it that's what I pulled out,just the name slipped my mind.the size of the hemp is 3/8 square as you size the piece up cut then flatten on anvil/vice till you can fit it in then force into the recess works great.

Hello Nicolas.

Were you able to find 680 oil in small quantities, like quarts or a gallon? Where?

I would like to find some for my '36 Chevy pickup. I live in California USA and have had the same home restored '36 PU for 50 years.

Would you be so kind as to reply to my email address raywaldbaum@gmail.com.

Thank you for helping me.

RW