No holes

[Eoghan]

My 1955 cub has no holes in the hood to oil the generator. I've seen in a few threads saying that this is an interesting fluke in some 55ers... however, i find myself wondering how do I oil the generator without them? i can't even see the oil cups let alone get my oil can up there..

[Barnyard]

I've seen in a few threads saying that this is an interesting fluke in some 55ers...

Actually, it is a fluke in all 55's...http://www.savethecub.com/55hood.htm

If you still have the original generator you will need to pull the hood. New generators have sealed bearings and do not need service.

[Boss Hog]

This may be of interest to you
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=61705&p=521318&hilit=55+hood+no+holes#p521318

[twotone]

Not to throw a wrench in the mix, but my 53 has no holes.

[Barnyard]

Not to throw a wrench in the mix, but my 53 has no holes.

Can you post a picture of it?

[Boss Hog]

Not to throw a wrench in the mix, but my 53 has no holes.

I expect you have a replacement hood or you have a 55 cub

[twotone]

I don't have a close up of it, but it is a 53 hood with no holes. They have not been filled as I have had the hood off several times and looked for signs of weld, bondo, whatever, and it never had holes.

[smallfarm]

Can you reach the oilers with a "zoom spout oiler"? Seems to me if the voltage regulator is removed, one could reach through and feel the zoom tube in position. I could reach the back without excessive trouble. Zoom spout oilers are made for HVAC service techs and others who work around electric motors under 5HP. They are a 4 oz. squeeze bottle of light grade mineral oil with an 8" plastic tube that pulls out from the top. I've found them very handy around the shop and farm.

[twotone]

A Zoom Spout is exactly what I use. I've had one for many years, and I don't use it often, but sure comes in handy when there is no other way.