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James G. · 01-11-2014, 11:42 PM

There has been a lot of discussion in my club group about how effective the grease fitting is for the rear wheel bearing. Both sides are strong saying a) hand pack is good for many years and the "zerk" just does not get the job done, most goes past the seal b) Henry designed it this way and the job gets done saying they have pumped twice on that "zerk" each time they lube the chassis for many many ears. I can't find anyone who really knows the truth. Just how reliable is that grease seal and for how long? Personally I've been pumping two shots for over 30,000 miles and no hand packing. Am I the exception, or the rule?????

01-11-2014, 11:42 PM	#1
James G. Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: maryland Posts: 183	effectiveness of fitting to lube rear wheel bearing There has been a lot of discussion in my club group about how effective the grease fitting is for the rear wheel bearing. Both sides are strong saying a) hand pack is good for many years and the "zerk" just does not get the job done, most goes past the seal b) Henry designed it this way and the job gets done saying they have pumped twice on that "zerk" each time they lube the chassis for many many ears. I can't find anyone who really knows the truth. Just how reliable is that grease seal and for how long? Personally I've been pumping two shots for over 30,000 miles and no hand packing. Am I the exception, or the rule?????