Does these parts needs lubrication

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Arto Sevan Oksayan

Discussion Starter · 19 d ago

Hi,

I am wondering whether these parts need frequent lubrication, I have just rebuild my hinges and I had to play with the small turnbuckle on my 67 Mustang Ringbrother hood hinge, but I just realized that these parts are dry do you think these parts need a little bit lubrication ? if so what type can you please help me on this subject.

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supershifter2

· #2 · 19 d ago

I'v never oiled any of them parts in all my decades. But , I do oil the door hinge pins and door latch.

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coupster

· #3 · 19 d ago

yes, you can oil them...

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Woodchuck

· #4 · 19 d ago

For places where you don't want dirt and moisture to collect, like it does to petroleum-based products....

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Arto Sevan Oksayan

Discussion Starter · #5 · 19 d ago

Woodchuck said:
For places where you don't want dirt and moisture to collect, like it does to petroleum-based products....
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Thanks yes that was my concern, a normal grease could collect all the dirt, so thanks for the recomandation.

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kechke

· #6 · 19 d ago

I use engine oil but I like to keep a very clean latch with a regular wipe down.

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GypsyR

· #7 · 18 d ago

Seems to me my copy of the original Ford maintenance manual mentioned lubing the hood latch assembly. I'd have to find it and check though. In any case I had to lube mine on my '67 as I couldn't even work it until I did. After restoring it I had to lube it again for decent functionality. I think I went old school with lithium spray grease.

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tb65m66

· #8 · 18 d ago

From the 66 Ford Shop Manual:

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From the Global Spec website :

I think I'd keep it simple and go with @GypsyR

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jasonwthompson

· #9 · 18 d ago

I have used plain old WD-40 on the hinge points for the latch mechanism. Worked very well.

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Arto Sevan Oksayan

Discussion Starter · #10 · 18 d ago

tb65m66 said:
From the 66 Ford Shop Manual:
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From the Global Spec website :
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I think I'd keep it simple and go with @GypsyR

Thank you very much.

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tb65m66

· #11 · 18 d ago

Arto Sevan Oksayan said:
Thank you very much.

You're welcome. This is what VMF is about.

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