Re: Oil ports on starter, generator and water pump 1941 engine

Posted by HH56 On 2023/6/17 12:43:29

On the starter and generator, just a few drops. The 55-6 manual says 5-10 on the generator and suspect earlier years would be the same. Use the lower amount on the rear or brush end cup because too much oil there can work its way out and deposit on the commutator causing issues. Don't forget the grease cup for the distributor shaft and bushing needs to be packed with cup grease and gets a half turn when you do a lube.

Others will need to comment on the water pump as the postwar pumps I am more familiar with have sealed bearings so no routine oil requirements.