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Old 03-29-2014, 08:15 PM   #20
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Default Re: How has anyone delt with this zerk problem?

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Originally Posted by Ronnie View Post
I assume you used a 1/4" drive socket on it.
The zirc threads should be 1/4 x 28 tpi looking at the pic. Did you try the removal on or off the car.
If it comes out here is one option.
http://www.saeproducts.com/taper-thr...-fittings.html

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1/4" socket would not fit. 9/32" was a bit big. Clamped vice grips on it and it would not turn - just rounded the thing. This was all on the work bench.

If I can find a street L that will replace the elbow that's on there I, hopefully, can screw in an extended zerk fitting that I've found.
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