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‘55 Generator oil hole?

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

(See attached)

doug7740
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