Re: 1941 Packard 110 - Starter Motor Lubrication

Posted by HH56 On 2016/9/22 13:45:56

I wonder if the lube chart is a sort of generic made for all models and maybe is not totally accurate in small details for some cars. Maybe it was worst case. The 356 engines used the gear reduction starter and those have two oilers.

Looking at some Delco info they only show one oiler on starters similar to yours. They do show the two oilers on the reduction types. On yours I think there is only the bushing/bearing at the end cap which gets oil and a bushing at the other end of pinion inside the flywheel space. That bushing might be the oilite kind or permanently greased as they don't expect the flywheel cover be opened.

Only use a couple of drops. If you put in too much, excess oil will get inside and mess up the commutator and brushes. I don't believe 3 in 1 is 30 weight but rather more like 10wt or thinner. It is typically used for very light machinery but would be better than nothing.