Triumph MAYFLOWER 1951, Instruction Book

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GENERAL UPKEEP— Lubrication
is not lasting in effect, and it is advisable afterwards to paint over with rear axle or engine
oil. It is the area around the tips of the blades which most requires the lubricant, as it is at
these points that one blade presses upon the next. The blade clips should also be oiled.
Rubber bushes are fitted in all the rear spring eyes and must not be lubricated.
STEERING
To lubricate the steering gearbox, remove the screwed plug and top-up with oil to the level
of the orifice (see Fig. 5 page 11), this should be carried out every 5,000 miles (8,000
km.).
Grease nipples are provided on all steering ball joints and the “slave" steering pivot (see
Fig. 14). These nipples should receive attention with the grease gun every 1,000 miles or
1,500 km. as their duty is high.
HYDRAULIC DAMPERS
The telescopic type dampers fitted do not require any attention such as "topping up." If
they become inoperative they should be serviced by the makers.
GEAR CHANGE MECHANISM
The only attention necessary is to ensure that the steering column mechanism and the two
selector rod bushes on the frame side member (see Fig. 9, page 24 and lubrication chart)
receive attention every 5,000 miles (8,000 km.). Also the grease gun should be applied to
the nipple provided on the steering column mechanism (see Fig. 17 below).