‘55 Generator oil hole?

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zeroroadkill

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1955
On a lot of old car generators there is a shaft bushing/bearing oil hole. I can’t see one on my ‘55. Is there one? I know there’s one on the distributor!

thanks
 

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I have never noticed one on my 57
 
On a lot of old car generators there is a shaft bushing/bearing oil hole. I can’t see one on my ‘55. Is there one? I know there’s one on the distributor!

thanks
The bearing inside the generator of your 1955 Thunderbird are sealed bearings. They do not require periodic lubrication.

(See attached)

doug7740
1955 Thunderbird Blue
 

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