Bell housing grease fitting

On my bell housing there is a grease fitting that lines up with the throw out bearing housing. This fitting is on the opposite side of the bell crank that operates the throw out bearing. If needed, I can get pictures of the fitting I'm asking about.

Thanks everyone

Wookie

Comments

  • What are you asking about it?

  • I will get a few pictures to show everyone what I'm asking about

  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor

    I know what your'e talking about, but like blondie, I want to know what your question is???

  • What is the purpose of the grease fitting to push grease into the throw out bearing retainer housing actually for? I can see that the hole is in front of the seal in the throw out bearing housing

  • Those are to grease the cross-shaft bushings.

  • I've looked from all angles and that grease fitting doesn't contact the cross shaft bushings at all

  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor

    Sorry to disagree, it has nothing to do with the cross shaft, but to supply grease to the throw-out bearing. I have had my Essex for 68 years, and have NEVER used this grease fitting. Enough fluid leaks through from the clutch to take care of the bearing.

  • Thanks for the information. Greasing the the throw out bearing makes sense to me