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Texas Tom · 02-03-2013, 05:15 PM

I'm trying to install some new grease fittings. They are press-in style, and seem too large in diameter to fit into the hole. I've lubed the hole and the zerk, and tried tapping with a small hammer, then a bigger hammer. No luck.

Gotta be a secret way. Any ideas?

Bill B · 02-03-2013, 05:20 PM

There is a special tool sold at the "A" parts houses for that purpose. It fits over the zerk and you pound on the tool. It always worked for me.

jkeesey · 02-03-2013, 05:27 PM

Yup the tools work great. I've actually found 2 different kinds one for original style zerks and one for the modern style. They are supposed to be a little over sized for a press fit to avoid falling out.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 02-03-2013, 05:35 PM

Are you tryin' to put a drive in one in a threaded hole?? Won't work. Bill W.

jkeesey · 02-03-2013, 05:41 PM

Sure it will bill, just need a bigger hammer!

Fred K-OR · 02-03-2013, 05:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill B

There is a special tool sold at the "A" parts houses for that purpose. It fits over the zerk and you pound on the tool. It always worked for me.

Can use a socket, about 3/8 or so. But you can throw the socket away after using it. (or keep it for future zerks)

wrndln · 02-03-2013, 06:22 PM

I have never had a problem driving in zerks with the special tool - shackles, spindles, etc. Maybe you have some zerks that weren't made properly. If you have one of the old zerks you removed, mic it and see if it is the same size as the new zerk.
Rusty Nelson

Paul in Colorado · 02-03-2013, 06:50 PM

I have found that an old brake rod clevis makes a good driving tool.

Paul

1958metropolitan · 11-13-2019, 06:25 PM

I have the same situation with the zerks seeming too fat to go into the holes on nnew shackles. I have the driver tool and will have to try just wapping them hard,which seems like a bad idea.

burner31 · 11-13-2019, 07:10 PM

$2.75 at Snyder's. figure $10 with shipping...Ha

KR500 · 11-13-2019, 08:12 PM

Pictured in the center of my Avatar is a grease fitting tool sold by Rimac and sometimes available on the bay for removing and installing fittings.

redmodelt · 11-13-2019, 08:15 PM

RE the shackles, very true but they will go in. The tool shown above only works on straight nipple zerks. If you are trying to drive in the kind with 45 deg or others that are angled, you will need to add a slot to the side to fit over them.

02-03-2013, 05:15 PM	#1
Texas Tom Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 137	What is secret to installing new zerks? I'm trying to install some new grease fittings. They are press-in style, and seem too large in diameter to fit into the hole. I've lubed the hole and the zerk, and tried tapping with a small hammer, then a bigger hammer. No luck. Gotta be a secret way. Any ideas?

02-03-2013, 05:20 PM	#2
Bill B Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA Posts: 48	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? There is a special tool sold at the "A" parts houses for that purpose. It fits over the zerk and you pound on the tool. It always worked for me.

02-03-2013, 05:27 PM	#3
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? Yup the tools work great. I've actually found 2 different kinds one for original style zerks and one for the modern style. They are supposed to be a little over sized for a press fit to avoid falling out.

02-03-2013, 05:35 PM	#4
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? Are you tryin' to put a drive in one in a threaded hole?? Won't work. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

02-03-2013, 05:41 PM	#5
jkeesey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Glenmoore Pa Posts: 1,644	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? Sure it will bill, just need a bigger hammer!

02-03-2013, 06:22 PM	#7
wrndln Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lakeville, MN Posts: 5,159	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? I have never had a problem driving in zerks with the special tool - shackles, spindles, etc. Maybe you have some zerks that weren't made properly. If you have one of the old zerks you removed, mic it and see if it is the same size as the new zerk. Rusty Nelson

02-03-2013, 06:50 PM	#8
Paul in Colorado Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Arvada, Colorado Posts: 175	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? I have found that an old brake rod clevis makes a good driving tool. Paul

11-13-2019, 06:25 PM	#9
1958metropolitan Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2019 Posts: 1	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? I have the same situation with the zerks seeming too fat to go into the holes on nnew shackles. I have the driver tool and will have to try just wapping them hard,which seems like a bad idea.

11-13-2019, 08:12 PM	#11
KR500 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Addison,ll. Posts: 453	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? Pictured in the center of my Avatar is a grease fitting tool sold by Rimac and sometimes available on the bay for removing and installing fittings.

11-13-2019, 08:15 PM	#12
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,340	Re: What is secret to installing new zerks? RE the shackles, very true but they will go in. The tool shown above only works on straight nipple zerks. If you are trying to drive in the kind with 45 deg or others that are angled, you will need to add a slot to the side to fit over them. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas!