Broken zerk -- can't get it out

SSdoxie · Dec 6, 2012

Carbide bit set and good extractors sounkd like great Christmas Stocking Stuffers to me. Hint Hint :thumbsup:

Soundguy · Dec 6, 2012

no doubt!

ddb123 · Dec 7, 2012

Duly noted and will add to my "To Acquire" list. I am slowly building a tool collection.

sixdogs · Dec 7, 2012

ddb123 said:
Duly noted and will add to my "To Acquire" list. I am slowly building a tool collection.

And the wisdom to use it. Next broken zerk will take 90 seconds to fix.

Soundguy · Dec 7, 2012

now that he knowsexactly how to remove them, and may soom have all the specialy tools.. he's pretty much assured to not have any break anymore..

seems to happen that way..

I needed a large bearing puller for like 5 ys.. finally went out and got one.. used it 1x and now havn't seen or needed t he thing in 2ys.. lost somewhere inthe bottom of the tool cabinet..

best of luck to the OP!

sixdogs · Dec 7, 2012

Soundguy said:
now that he knowsexactly how to remove them, and may soom have all the specialy tools.. he's pretty much assured to not have any break anymore..

seems to happen that way..

I needed a large bearing puller for like 5 ys.. finally went out and got one.. used it 1x and now havn't seen or needed t he thing in 2ys.. lost somewhere inthe bottom of the tool cabinet..

best of luck to the OP!

Great observation and I'm afraid will prove true. I have a number of "one-off" tools that I bought to never endure again the painfull process i just went through and the tools are still new in the box. In fact, I think I have some stubby easy-outs specifically for broken grease zerks. Bought them maybe 15 years ago when I broke the last zerk. Oughta be a law.

RaydaKub · Dec 7, 2012

sixdogs said:
Great observation and I'm afraid will prove true. I have a number of "one-off" tools that I bought to never endure again the painfull process i just went through and the tools are still new in the box. In fact, I think I have some stubby easy-outs specifically for broken grease zerks. Bought them maybe 15 years ago when I broke the last zerk. Oughta be a law.

Doesn't matter. He who dies with the most toys wins.

Or as a friend put it, it's not a real project if it doesn't require at least one new tool.

Soundguy · Dec 7, 2012

yup.. i've got a few myself that were taken out of the package.. waved over the project for 10 seconds to do that 1 single task wich they are needed for.. and then cleaned and put back up.. hopedfully to be found if ever needed avain.. befroe they rust or dry rot..

DJ54 · Dec 7, 2012

Some tools are like insurance...Gotta' have it, but hope you never have to use it again..!!
After restoring, rebuilding numerous old tractors, and hit & miss engines, I've gotten several repeat uses out of tools like those.

Soundguy · Dec 7, 2012

reminds me of the extension I got for my lug/breaker bar for my f450 dually. the dish is real deep in the back on the 19.5" rims, and I was always scratching the aluminum covers.. I got the extension 2ys ago and now have never used it..

BuilderML · Dec 7, 2012

Just wanted to comment on the broken zerk. If you break a zerk i think its time for a new tractor. Just sayin:cool2:

lew61 · Dec 7, 2012

There is a tool on the Kubota.com website for removing/retapping broken zerk fittings. I don't have one (yet) nor have I used one. :2cents:

sixdogs · Dec 8, 2012

You know, the other half of the quality tool you buy and never use again thing is the piece of junk tool you buy for an intended one-time use and wind up using it daily for 30 years figuring that after the last use it will never be needed again.

I have an old Mammoth Mart (?) lug wrench I bought used at a yard sale in 1972 ! intending to replace it soon because it never fit the way I would have liked. It's still in the barn and still gets used and I can't bear to spend the $25 needed to buy a new one of quality. Ought to be a law against that as well.

RaydaKub · Dec 8, 2012

lew61 said:
There is a tool on the Kubota.com website for removing/retapping broken zerk fittings. I don't have one (yet) nor have I used one. :2cents:

Naw, they probably cost a lot more than that.

Soundguy · Dec 8, 2012

reminds me of the 3.99$ pickle fork I bought at harbor freight in oh.. 97.. so that I didn't have to buy the 12$ one from napa.. I had a 8n i was replacing the TRE's on.

so far.. it's done about 20 other tractors and vehicles since then..

sixdogs said:
You know, the other half of the quality tool you buy and never use again thing is the piece of junk tool you buy for an intended one-time use and wind up using it daily for 30 years figuring that after the last use it will never be needed again.

I have an old Mammoth Mart (?) lug wrench I bought used at a yard sale in 1972 ! intending to replace it soon because it never fit the way I would have liked. It's still in the barn and still gets used and I can't bear to spend the $25 needed to buy a new one of quality. Ought to be a law against that as well.

DJ54 · Dec 8, 2012

That's why I like to hit Flea market's or auctions that list older quality tools. Farm auctions with boxes of wrenches etc., looking for the odd ball, use just once in a while stuff. Just got to be at the right place at the right time... A box may have several larger wrenches, but not a set. If I need to cut one for a special purpose, it doesn't hurt near as bad, as buying a new one to do that...
Still have several large adjustable flat jaw "monkey wrenches" that fit the bill to hold something, or straightening something I've bent. Put a 4' cheater pipe on it, and have at it...

Gale Hawkins · Dec 8, 2012

Finally I have just started running to Lowes or TSC on the fly for the one off items. At least there someone is standing by to help me find it.

Soundguy · Dec 8, 2012

i hear ya.. I flea market and yard sale stuff like that. of course.. nowadays you can buy a new chniese socket set for 3$ at harbor freight

but those are the best wrenches to cut / bend. the onsies or cheap ones.

ditto ont he monkey wrench parallel jaw adjustable pliers. much superior tot he slip jaw adjustables we have today..

DJ54 said:
That's why I like to hit Flea market's or auctions that list older quality tools. Farm auctions with boxes of wrenches etc., looking for the odd ball, use just once in a while stuff. Just got to be at the right place at the right time... A box may have several larger wrenches, but not a set. If I need to cut one for a special purpose, it doesn't hurt near as bad, as buying a new one to do that...
Still have several large adjustable flat jaw "monkey wrenches" that fit the bill to hold something, or straightening something I've bent. Put a 4' cheater pipe on it, and have at it...