General Upkeep - Triumph MAYFLOWER 1951 Instruction Book

This is one of the most important subjects in connection with the upkeep of a car and
careful attention to the following instruction will be amply repaid by the results obtained.
For the recommended periods of lubrication see the lubrication chart folded inside
rear cover of this book. The correct lubricants to be used are given on pages 79 and
80.
Grease Gun
One grease gun is supplied in the tool kit and should be filled with the grease
recommended for wheel hubs and engine water-pump. This grease can be used for
general chassis lubrication as well as for hub bearings. We also specify an
alternative grease which is recommended as being superior for general chassis
lubrication but is unsuitable for wheel hub lubrication, because, due to its oily
nature, it may escape from the hub bearing on to the brake linings. Thus any car
owner desiring to use this type of lubricant would require an additional grease gun
for general chassis lubrication, retaining the other gun for wheel hub lubrication
only.
Whilst the above applies to the owner desiring to attend to the lubrication of his car
personally, most owners will prefer to have these operations carried out by a
Triumph Agent.
THE NECESSITY FOR HIGH QUALITY OIL
There are many reputable oils on the market and many more " cheap " oils of indifferent
quality. The use of high quality lubricant is an essential safeguard. It has to be sufficiently
fluid to give immediate lubrication when starting from cold and to maintain sufficient
body during a fast run on a hot day. A first class oil can withstand the combustion flames
playing on the cylinder walls and it will not form an undue amount of carbon in the
combustion heads. It will keep down the rate of cylinder and bearing wear so that the
engine will maintain its performance over many years. In this way, the money spent on
high quality oil represents a valuable insurance against premature old age and unnecessary

GENERAL UPKEEP

LUBRICATION
19