VCCA Home Forums TECHNICAL - 1945 AND EARLIER 1929-1932 Greasing Lower King pin on my 32

Just greasing the 32 and can't figure how to do the lower spindle king pin fitting. I have the original style fittings and the tip of the gun will not maneuver in that tight spot. I was wondering if a new style 45 or 90 degree fitting might fit and allow enough room.
Thanks

I have a 33 and it has the new style fittings and they work fine.

Thanks Ed, are those lower fittings straight or angled? The axle is very close to the fitting

I can't remember for sure but I think they are angled, I haven't had any trouble getting a grease gun on them.

The passenger side fitting should be straight but I find turning the steering wheel all the way left allows easy access from behind the wheel. The driver side is a 45 degree fitting. I am pretty sure no judge would notice if you put 45's on both sides to make it easier. I do have some 45 Alemite if you decide to go that way.

Dave

Hi chevytech

Dave has made an excellent point and suggestion.

Quite often turning the wheel all the way to the right and/or left will expose grease fittings otherwise inaccessible, with no other changes necessary.

I have a few of those myself, the worst being a drag link on a '52 Ford truck.

It's a bit of a pain to do, but maintains the originality of your car.

Yes, I have turned the wheels to make it easier to access the grease fittings.