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pooch · 12-28-2013, 02:29 AM

How are the original ones fitted?

I am guessing they are pressed in.

If I cannot screw them out and screw a modern style one in its place, what is the best method of greasing them?

Do I have to buy an original style grease gun or is there an attachment to fit a modern grease gun?

Mike V. Florida · 12-28-2013, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pooch

How are the original ones fitted?

I am guessing they are pressed in.

If I cannot screw them out and screw a modern style one in its place, what is the best method of greasing them?

Do I have to buy an original style grease gun or is there an attachment to fit a modern grease gun?

Pressed in and yes there is an adapter.

28ACoupe · 12-28-2013, 03:05 AM

On a related subject: Is there a place to get replacement originals?

Mike V. Florida · 12-28-2013, 03:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 28ACoupe

On a related subject: Is there a place to get replacement originals?

All the Model A vendors have them;

http://www.mikes-afordable.com/product/A353000OR.html
http://www.brattons.com/prodtype.asp...ageHistory=cat
http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/2522
for just a few.

28ACoupe · 12-28-2013, 03:27 AM

I guess I could have just looked in the catalog.

Tom Wesenberg · 12-28-2013, 08:27 AM

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Some of the grease fittings are pressed in and some are screwed in. I have very good luck greasing them with my original tool kit grease gun. I need to buy another adaptor for my large grease gun. My other one vanished after I greased a customers car, so I may have left it with the car.

Kurt in NJ · 12-28-2013, 12:35 PM

The best grease gun for the A that I have used is like these, very quick, one handed operation

Purdy Swoft · 12-28-2013, 01:42 PM

Some are press fit and some are threaded. Being as my A's are not for national judging, I use the modern style fittings. The modern style fittings are more user friendly and that is what matters most for me. Most model A venders offer fittings in both styles and in kit form.

pooch · 12-28-2013, 04:24 PM

Front shackles for instance look like pressed in.

To change them, do you have to pull? punch ? press ? them out and thread a hole for a modern one?

Purdy Swoft · 12-28-2013, 04:42 PM

The press in fittings can be a pain to remove. Sometimes I use a chisel to move one side of the fitting out a bit and then use vise grips. I remove them the best way that I can. The new fittings are driven in. There is a grease fitting driver on page 151 in the newest Brattons catalog, first column, part number 36810 , price $2.75 each. I have used a small deep wall socket for a driver but the correct tool works best. I have purchased drive in fittings from NAPA that appear to have threads but also drive in and work well.

neds29 · 12-28-2013, 08:35 PM

You can find them at any hardware store, such as Ace, which has a selection of fasteners. I just bought some for my pickup. Haven't tried getting any old ones out yet however.....
Ned

pat in Santa Cruz · 12-29-2013, 12:51 AM

there are 2 types of grease gun adapters for original fittings. The best one is metal. The other is plastic. Restoration supply has metal ones if you cannot find them from an A supplier. They work well on the original fittings. You must feel the tip seat in the small fitting hole before it will accept the grease, then press the tip firmly while pumping the grease. They do not work well on a rubber hose because you need to press the tip into the nipple to seal it. Once its seated, they take the grease easily unless there is a clogged fitting or grease channel. Heat often helps that problem. I much prefer the look of the originals, and with the right fitting and a clean grease channel in the chassis, they are just as easy to lube as a modern fitting.

12-28-2013, 02:29 AM	#1
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	zerks (grease nipples) How are the original ones fitted? I am guessing they are pressed in. If I cannot screw them out and screw a modern style one in its place, what is the best method of greasing them? Do I have to buy an original style grease gun or is there an attachment to fit a modern grease gun?

12-28-2013, 03:05 AM	#3
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: zerks (grease nipples) On a related subject: Is there a place to get replacement originals? __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

12-28-2013, 03:27 AM	#5
28ACoupe Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 559	Re: zerks (grease nipples) I guess I could have just looked in the catalog. __________________ 1928 Model A Business Coupe Rebuild picture gallery here The light at the end of the tunnel has been turned off due to budget cuts.

12-28-2013, 08:27 AM	#6
Tom Wesenberg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Mpls, MN Posts: 27,582	Re: zerks (grease nipples) Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Some of the grease fittings are pressed in and some are screwed in. I have very good luck greasing them with my original tool kit grease gun. I need to buy another adaptor for my large grease gun. My other one vanished after I greased a customers car, so I may have left it with the car.

12-28-2013, 01:42 PM	#8
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: zerks (grease nipples) Some are press fit and some are threaded. Being as my A's are not for national judging, I use the modern style fittings. The modern style fittings are more user friendly and that is what matters most for me. Most model A venders offer fittings in both styles and in kit form.

12-28-2013, 04:24 PM	#9
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: zerks (grease nipples) Front shackles for instance look like pressed in. To change them, do you have to pull? punch ? press ? them out and thread a hole for a modern one?

12-28-2013, 04:42 PM	#10
Purdy Swoft Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,099	Re: zerks (grease nipples) The press in fittings can be a pain to remove. Sometimes I use a chisel to move one side of the fitting out a bit and then use vise grips. I remove them the best way that I can. The new fittings are driven in. There is a grease fitting driver on page 151 in the newest Brattons catalog, first column, part number 36810 , price $2.75 each. I have used a small deep wall socket for a driver but the correct tool works best. I have purchased drive in fittings from NAPA that appear to have threads but also drive in and work well.

12-28-2013, 08:35 PM	#11
neds29 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Ahwatukee, AZ Posts: 115	Re: zerks (grease nipples) You can find them at any hardware store, such as Ace, which has a selection of fasteners. I just bought some for my pickup. Haven't tried getting any old ones out yet however..... Ned

12-29-2013, 12:51 AM	#12
pat in Santa Cruz Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: santa cruz, calif Posts: 2,011	Re: zerks (grease nipples) there are 2 types of grease gun adapters for original fittings. The best one is metal. The other is plastic. Restoration supply has metal ones if you cannot find them from an A supplier. They work well on the original fittings. You must feel the tip seat in the small fitting hole before it will accept the grease, then press the tip firmly while pumping the grease. They do not work well on a rubber hose because you need to press the tip into the nipple to seal it. Once its seated, they take the grease easily unless there is a clogged fitting or grease channel. Heat often helps that problem. I much prefer the look of the originals, and with the right fitting and a clean grease channel in the chassis, they are just as easy to lube as a modern fitting.