Lubricating Wick

[crazandy]

What do you all use for a lubricating wick? I tried to call the dealer and see if the parts department had it, but the guy there just said he didn't know what it was and hung up on me before I could ask to speak to a tech.

I'm thinking I'll probably just use a 2x2 or 3x3 peice of a cotton shirt and soak it in oil.

[carrotman]

Well, I'm curious. What and where is this lubricating wick? The only wick I can remember is on the rubbing block of old points-type distributors.

[kyjman]

I think he's talking about the oil wick that goes in the rear end of the crankshaft, where the input shaft comes in from a manual transmission. Dont think an auto needs it. Its soaked with oil and helps to lubricate the shaft as it and the crank spin.

[crazandy]

Originally posted by kyjman:
I think he's talking about the oil wick that goes in the rear end of the crankshaft, where the input shaft comes in from a manual transmission. Dont think an auto needs it. Its soaked with oil and helps to lubricate the shaft as it and the crank spin.That's the one. Any recommendations on what to use?

[carrotman]

My 76 TSM says to soak the pilot bushing and wick in engine oil.

[crazandy]

Originally posted by carrotman:
My 76 TSM says to soak the pilot bushing and wick in engine oil.Mine (79) does too, but the old wick I pulled out was barely existent it was so old. I was wondering what I could use for a substitute. The dealership didn't help at all...

[Nobby]

Graded Wool Felt is used for lubrication wicking.

go to http://www.mcmaster.com/
pages 3242- 3245

hope that is of some help.

[tkiller13]

Is this neccessary. My t18 didnt have one. Im about to put the tranny in and dont wanna take it back out if this is needed.

[Crazy_Jeepman]

I have always just used wheel bearing grease.

[JeepsAndGuns]

Originally posted by Crazy_Jeepman:
I have always just used wheel bearing grease.Same here. I have never pulled one apart and found the wick in there. I just put a little grease on it and go.