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Jjrsavoie reacted to kneedeep's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with
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Most GG have a button or a bolt that will ‘burp’ the air out. During hot weather, I keep mine in a bucket upside down as the heat will... -
Jjrsavoie reacted to dkmc's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
As a machinist who's made parts for worn out equipment, I disagree with that statement :D
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Jjrsavoie reacted to Tinhack's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
It's Way Oil. I don't have the brand in front of me but I buy it by the gallon. I think it's the Mobile Vactra. I also have it in a pump...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to kenhar's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
Too much grease is messy, but the worst thing is you can damage or even push a grease seal out. The fitting should always be wiped...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to JimR's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
Do not tightened the outer tube all the way in. Release the spring operated rod at the bottom. The air in the tube will purge out. Then...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to ranchito's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
Yes, too much grease only makes a mess and attracts dirt. Daily greasing was expected, no demanded when I ran a Cat 966 years ago. A...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to kenhar's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
A grease gun is one of the most profitable tools you can have if you use it often and correctly.
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Jjrsavoie reacted to dkmc's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
I'll answer that.....Way oil......except real way oil has gotten very expensive. I've seen mention of 'bar & chain' oil and always...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to Reapoman's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
Grease is like diesel fuel. You cant get within 50' of either without getting it all over yourself.
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Jjrsavoie reacted to Johnb0311's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
I hear you. Greased tractor yesterday and had trouble with grease gun getting airbound. Grease all over me, tractor, equipment and...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to eKretz's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
Lots of differing opinions here, many of which don't take into account the differing states of equipment. One guy says I only use 2...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to ranger13256's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
I agree that greasing eqiptment is a major PIA. I have a Milwaukee battery powered gun that is just about impossible to purge air from...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to Little Red Tractor's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
All too true. I once worked on a farm whose owner didn't like to take time for routine maintenance. One busy summer day the guy in...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to Lena's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
grease or new parts $$$. I will take grease anytime no matter how messy. besides it shows anyone that sees it that I care about my...
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Jjrsavoie reacted to dieselscout80's post in the thread Grease - is there no better way? Can we talk about this? with Good Post.
What kind of oil do you use in your grease gun for your mill?