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08-18-2022, 07:37 PM | #1 |
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Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
I've got some pressed-in old style fittings (both straight nozzle and conical shaped). I have what I think is an adapter tip for the lube gun. When I attempt to pump in some grease - say into the brake actuating arms - I don't think I'm getting anything pumped in. There is of course nothing to snap onto.
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08-18-2022, 08:08 PM | #2 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
Take that fitting out and use a regular fitting, fill with grease and then replace
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08-18-2022, 08:09 PM | #3 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
You have to go straight at the original fitting. Hold it straight with some force. I use an old Alemite grease pump on mine.
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08-18-2022, 08:18 PM | #4 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
Changing fittings is simple.
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08-18-2022, 09:29 PM | #5 |
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08-18-2022, 10:01 PM | #7 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
These are pressed in fittings.
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08-18-2022, 10:43 PM | #8 |
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They will come out a little twisting.
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08-19-2022, 02:06 AM | #9 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
The old style fittings rely on the pressure of you pushing the grease gun to seal. The same action pumps the grease. They don't need to be screwed in because the pressure also keeps them in. It is a whole different technique from what you guys call a Zerk (had to look that one up).
Hold the gun square and push - job done.
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08-19-2022, 05:20 AM | #10 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
Replacing the original style fittings with zerks on my car was a pain. The reproduction fittings are very slightly larger and do not fit easily.
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08-19-2022, 06:01 AM | #11 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
I agree with Redbird, my old Alemite grease gun works best for me. I found it via an internet search.
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08-19-2022, 07:45 AM | #12 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
You are aware that not all the repro. fittings are screw in fittings. Some that appear to have threads and are slightly larger are pound in with a slightly smaller socket than the wrench flats.
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08-19-2022, 09:50 AM | #13 |
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Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings
Here is what works for me on the original grease fittings. Usually a AI lead on EBay.
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Yes, that is true. They were still hard to install. I never really finished. I have about original and half zerks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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