Re: 29 packard 626 wheel shimmie

Posted by tfee On 2012/4/12 19:05:43

Owen, the Bijur system on my car (1930 733) lubricates all these joints. There is a line that runs to the front brake actutators (the arm that turns the brake cam) from the frame mounting point to the brake cam mounting block on the backing plate and from there it travels down a copper tube to the steering arm which is drilled out for the oil all the way to the ball studs. The ball studs themselves are all drilled out for the oil to flow to the actual ball and cups. This is also true for the drag link joints.

Like I mentioned earlier though, my joints all seemed to be lubricated with dirt. I think it's probably a good idea to pull that Bijur handle more than once daily. I understand the oiling system went automatic in later years, probably because owners couldn't be bothered to pull that oiler handle.

If in later years the Bijur oiler neglects to travel all the way to the ball joints are the tie rods then fitted with grease fittings? This would certainly be an improvement over the lighter oil. I fixed mine up all original just the same because I think its one of the more interesting aspects of the cars frame.

On a side note, you can order the ball studs with or without the oil holes in case you wanted to swap to a grease fitting. The balls without holes are a lot cheaper.

Todd