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fredski · 07-07-2013, 01:15 PM

i took out some grease fittings that were pressed in only and ordered modern type and they are all threaded fittings in a kit
how can i use these,they were ordered from model a supplier??

fredski

Elcastor · 07-07-2013, 01:58 PM

The suppliers have the pressed in type also. Whenever I have ordered a kit with all grease fittings needed for a Model A, I have always gotten the correct types. Some are press fit, and some are threaded.

redmodelt · 07-07-2013, 02:34 PM

The press in ones have ridges that look like they are threaded but if you look close the ridges are rings. Some of them are a very tight fit so make sure what you are putting them into is well supported.

Roadster62 · 07-07-2013, 03:30 PM

You also need the special tool to drive them in without damaging the ball. Bob

Mike V. Florida · 07-07-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fredski

i took out some grease fittings that were pressed in only and ordered modern type and they are all threaded fittings in a kit
how can i use these,they were ordered from model a supplier??

fredski

You have to thread the holes to use the modern fittings.

glenn in camino · 07-07-2013, 07:46 PM

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My repo grease fittings do not have a spring or check ball. Does someone make authentic Model A grease fittings?

redmodelt · 07-07-2013, 10:07 PM

Sounds like he ordered the kit. You do not have to thread the holes, look close as I stated. While I can't tell where each grease fitting went I think some did not have check balls in them originally.

Mike V. Florida · 07-07-2013, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

The press in ones have ridges that look like they are threaded but if you look close the ridges are rings. Some of them are a very tight fit so make sure what you are putting them into is well supported.

Quote:

Originally Posted by redmodelt

Sounds like he ordered the kit. You do not have to thread the holes, look close as I stated. While I can't tell where each grease fitting went I think some did not have check balls in them originally.

He said he ordered the modern type, 1/8 pipe thread.

fredski · 07-08-2013, 07:13 AM

thank you for all your help.

I now see I have some in kit with ridges and some threaded.
did not look close enough when looking in bag of fittings.

fredski

07-07-2013, 01:15 PM	#1
fredski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: morrisburg ontario Posts: 349	grease nipples need help on this i took out some grease fittings that were pressed in only and ordered modern type and they are all threaded fittings in a kit how can i use these,they were ordered from model a supplier?? fredski

07-07-2013, 01:58 PM	#2
Elcastor Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon and Baja Mexico Posts: 617	Re: grease nipples need help on this The suppliers have the pressed in type also. Whenever I have ordered a kit with all grease fittings needed for a Model A, I have always gotten the correct types. Some are press fit, and some are threaded. __________________ Ben Purkey Mexico and the Pacific NW http://www.martin-parry.com/

07-07-2013, 02:34 PM	#3
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: grease nipples need help on this The press in ones have ridges that look like they are threaded but if you look close the ridges are rings. Some of them are a very tight fit so make sure what you are putting them into is well supported.

07-07-2013, 03:30 PM	#4
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,449	Re: grease nipples need help on this You also need the special tool to drive them in without damaging the ball. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

07-07-2013, 07:46 PM	#6
glenn in camino Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camino, CA. Posts: 3,086	Re: grease nipples need help on this Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) My repo grease fittings do not have a spring or check ball. Does someone make authentic Model A grease fittings?

07-07-2013, 10:07 PM	#7
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,410	Re: grease nipples need help on this Sounds like he ordered the kit. You do not have to thread the holes, look close as I stated. While I can't tell where each grease fitting went I think some did not have check balls in them originally.

07-08-2013, 07:13 AM	#9
fredski Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: morrisburg ontario Posts: 349	Re: grease nipples need help on this thank you for all your help. I now see I have some in kit with ridges and some threaded. did not look close enough when looking in bag of fittings. fredski