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Mulletwagon · 03-24-2019, 08:03 PM

What is the proper way to pump grease through Model A grease fittings ? Are there any direct conversion zerk-type fittings ? If so, are they worth converting to ?

redmodelt · 03-24-2019, 09:00 PM

You just push the gun on the end of the fitting and pump, but you need to have the proper end on the gun. The parts suppliers should all have them.
You can buy a kit with all the modern zerks in it. Some are driven in and some are threaded, so you would need to get the driver and a list of which are which. Most all the jobs we do are drivers so install modern zerks.

Clem Clement · 03-24-2019, 09:27 PM

jacking may make the spindles easier to grease. I use a air gun.

denniskliesen · 03-25-2019, 01:05 AM

The original type were Alemite, todays standard are Lincoln design. This is the gun fitting that Bratton's sells for the original Alemite fittings.
https://www.brattons.com/grease-gun-adapter.html

Mulletwagon · 03-25-2019, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by denniskliesen

The original type were Alemite, todays standard are Lincoln design. This is the gun fitting that Bratton's sells for the original Alemite fittings.
https://www.brattons.com/grease-gun-adapter.html

That's the answer ! Thanks Dennis.

whirnot · 03-25-2019, 05:38 PM

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I've never had any problem using a standard grease gun. Just hold it on firmly.

03-24-2019, 08:03 PM	#1
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Grease Fittings What is the proper way to pump grease through Model A grease fittings ? Are there any direct conversion zerk-type fittings ? If so, are they worth converting to ?

03-24-2019, 09:00 PM	#2
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: Grease Fittings You just push the gun on the end of the fitting and pump, but you need to have the proper end on the gun. The parts suppliers should all have them. You can buy a kit with all the modern zerks in it. Some are driven in and some are threaded, so you would need to get the driver and a list of which are which. Most all the jobs we do are drivers so install modern zerks. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!

03-24-2019, 09:27 PM	#3
Clem Clement Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 3,393	Re: Grease Fittings jacking may make the spindles easier to grease. I use a air gun.

03-25-2019, 01:05 AM	#4
denniskliesen Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 877	Re: Grease Fittings The original type were Alemite, todays standard are Lincoln design. This is the gun fitting that Bratton's sells for the original Alemite fittings. https://www.brattons.com/grease-gun-adapter.html

03-25-2019, 05:38 PM	#6
whirnot Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bend Or. Posts: 1,056	Re: Grease Fittings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I've never had any problem using a standard grease gun. Just hold it on firmly. __________________ Bill Worden 1929 Roadster 1929 Briggs Town Sedan 1930 Closed Cab pickup Smith Motor Compressor 1951 Ford F1 High Desert Model A's