Tecalemit grease gun

[Dan Case]

Originally Posted by dacobb

Thanks Dan.

You are weclome. The maker supplied grease guns to many different O.E.M. vehicle makers for decades, thus all kinds of exterior visible variations.

They are easy to overhaul and some functional repairs are easy. Many part designs didn't change except for nozzle tube length or material so I have been able repair some Cobra correct ones with parts harvested from more common models.

Paint wise, top original car restorers try to match whatever paint is left on the cylinder they have in house. Because there was variation over time painting every cylinder today exactly the same would be historically incorrect.

[dacobb]

Originally Posted by Dan Case

You are weclome. The maker supplied grease guns to many different O.E.M. vehicle makers for decades, thus all kinds of exterior visible variations.

They are easy to overhaul and some functional repairs are easy. Many part designs didn't change except for nozzle tube length or material so I have been able repair some Cobra correct ones with parts harvested from more common models.

Paint wise, top original car restorers try to match whatever paint is left on the cylinder they have in house. Because there was variation over time painting every cylinder today exactly the same would be historically incorrect.

Fortunately, there's enough paint on it to get a good idea. I'm thinking of powder coating it. Good idea, or not?

[Dan Case]

Originally Posted by dacobb

Fortunately, there's enough paint on it to get a good idea. I'm thinking of powder coating it. Good idea, or not?

Paint systems and types are personal choices, just don't cover the threads on the cylinder body too deeply with any kind of paint.

[dacobb]

Dan,

when I took the nozzle apart there is a small ball and spring.

just checking that's what supposed to be in there.

[CSX3183]

yes that is correct, I've restored several over the years, blue metallic "hammertone" is what you want to use, it's almost a perfect match

[Dan Case]

Originally Posted by CSX3183

yes that is correct, I've restored several over the years, blue metallic "hammertone" is what you want to use, it's almost a perfect match

+1 real simple inside, not all were painted with a 'hammer tone' style of paint.