Loader Grease Fittings for T1003 Loader

[4Papa]

Anyone happen to know the size of the zerks for the T1003 loader (LT900)? Due to their recessed location in the loader arms, I snapped off a few while greasing this past weekend. I figured they were a standard size but that doesn't appear the case. The stock zerks fit a 10mm socket but replacement 10mm fittings that I purchased both locally and via Amazon are too big for the socket. My selling dealer has no clue. This model loader also was used on the T903. Thanks.

 

[bob 59912]

Same zerk fitting is on my LT500 loader, if you go the TYM route. 10 mm hex on a 10 mm tapered thread, definitely a rare combination. Ended up going to local heavy equipment supply place. They had one that fit.

I broke the zerk while trying to remove the grease gun end. Not enough room to move it off axis in the recess. Replaced the grease gun end with a Lock 'N Lube grease coupler to avoid breaking more. It just barely fits into the recess, need to push the sleeve in, on a couple to connect it. Once on, easy to grease, much easier to release the zerk when done.