Re: 533 Chassis Oiler

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2019/5/12 18:00:11

There were minor differences between makes, and over the years there were two basic operating systems, again with some variations between makes. The older system used a manual pump located convenient to the driver to deliver a dose of lubricant. The Packard pump handle instructed the driver to "Push Daily". The later system used a pump which functioned automatically and was actuated by variations in manifold vacuum. Both systems had a reservoir for the Bijur oil, and both used a variety of metering plugs at the outlets to deliver varying amount of oil depending on the requirements at that point. For example a pump stroke would deliver less to the clutch throwout bearing than to a spring shackle.

I don't know the exact capacities of the reservoirs, I'd guess at a bit more than a pint, less than a quart. I've never monitored the exact usage but I probably refill mine once a season, perhaps 500-1000 miles. Maybe someone else has a firm number.

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