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Canton_Model_A's · 11-02-2022, 12:03 PM

Hello,
I just purchased the Grease Fitting Set, Modern style for my 1928 I also got the press. My question to the crew here is, if I see threads on these can I use the press to put them into the holes that are on my front Brake actuator part.

Thanks!

Curtis in MA · 11-02-2022, 12:38 PM

Make sure they are threads and not ridges.
Press in have ridges.

john in illinois · 11-02-2022, 04:33 PM

If the old fittings were not threaded,then tere are no threads.
The new style fittings I have used are too big and will not drive in. Try one,yours may be ok.

John

fundytides · 11-02-2022, 08:14 PM

I also can not drive in the new style fittings

Werner · 11-03-2022, 07:07 AM

That's my problem too!

Fhane · 11-03-2022, 07:18 AM

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Curtis in MA has it right. Compare the threaded fittings to the fittings with ridges, side by side. The drive in with the ridges have a smaller diameter than the threaded fittings. At least they work for me. If not, check with Snyders.

31Tudor · 11-03-2022, 08:37 AM

The front actuator has press in grease fittings. If you see threads then someone before you threaded them.

john in illinois · 11-03-2022, 04:22 PM

I used the press in new style by carefully using a grinder around the circumference to get a press fit. Trial and error.

John

denis4x4 · 11-05-2022, 06:55 AM

When I rebuilt the front ends on my A's, I tapped the grease fitting holes and used the screw in grease fittings.

john in illinois · 11-05-2022, 04:27 PM

That is the best way to do it. On my parts the existing holes were too big fpr 1/8 pipe and not enough meat to go 1/4”.

11-02-2022, 12:03 PM	#1
Canton_Model_A's Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: Canton, Michigan Posts: 388	Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style Hello, I just purchased the Grease Fitting Set, Modern style for my 1928 I also got the press. My question to the crew here is, if I see threads on these can I use the press to put them into the holes that are on my front Brake actuator part. Thanks!

11-02-2022, 12:38 PM	#2
Curtis in MA Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Leicester, MA Posts: 299	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style Make sure they are threads and not ridges. Press in have ridges.

11-02-2022, 04:33 PM	#3
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style If the old fittings were not threaded,then tere are no threads. The new style fittings I have used are too big and will not drive in. Try one,yours may be ok. John __________________ Welcome each day

11-02-2022, 08:14 PM	#4
fundytides Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 521	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style I also can not drive in the new style fittings

11-03-2022, 07:07 AM	#5
Werner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Germany, near Aachen Posts: 1,312	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style That's my problem too! __________________ Beste Gruesse aus Deutschland, Werner Ford Model A, Roadster, 1928 Citroen 11 CV, 1947 Hercules W 2000, 1976; (with NSU-Wankel Rotary Engine), Canadian version

11-03-2022, 07:18 AM	#6
Fhane Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Stuart Florida Posts: 159	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Curtis in MA has it right. Compare the threaded fittings to the fittings with ridges, side by side. The drive in with the ridges have a smaller diameter than the threaded fittings. At least they work for me. If not, check with Snyders.

11-03-2022, 08:37 AM	#7
31Tudor Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 611	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style The front actuator has press in grease fittings. If you see threads then someone before you threaded them.

11-03-2022, 04:22 PM	#8
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style I used the press in new style by carefully using a grinder around the circumference to get a press fit. Trial and error. John __________________ Welcome each day

11-05-2022, 06:55 AM	#9
denis4x4 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Durango CO Posts: 1,348	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style When I rebuilt the front ends on my A's, I tapped the grease fitting holes and used the screw in grease fittings. __________________ No restorable Model A's were harmed in the building of this truck!

11-05-2022, 04:27 PM	#10
john in illinois Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,249	Re: Syners Grease Fitting set - Modern Style That is the best way to do it. On my parts the existing holes were too big fpr 1/8 pipe and not enough meat to go 1/4”. __________________ Welcome each day