Greasing the bolts

[Mike1369]

Well today I went to grease all the joints on the tractor. I only got to do one... Pushed in the greaser, squeezed some grease couldn't pull the dam grease gun off. Pulled with all my might and was left with the tip in the gun. Now I have to change the broken tip.

Are all those tips the same size, not sure why I couldn't pull the gun off the tip.

Any and all suggestions and comments are always appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

 

[k0ua]

if you will read this from start to finish, you will know more than you did when you started Good Luck

http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/owning-operating/203295-grease-gun-screwdriver.html


James K0UA

 

[Mike1369]

James when you said read everything start to finish I didn't think it would be a 12 page thesis on bolt greasing...lmao

Thank you for the info, I now feel competent enough to do the job right.

Mike

 

[k0ua]

James when you said read everything start to finish I didn't think it would be a 12 page thesis on bolt greasing...lmao

Thank you for the info, I now feel competent enough to do the job right.

Mike

Yah , but it was a little funny in parts right? You had to get a chuckle out of some of it!

James K0UA

 

[Gary Fowler]

James when you said read everything start to finish I didn't think it would be a 12 page thesis on bolt greasing...lmao

Thank you for the info, I now feel competent enough to do the job right.

Mike

Did you find the part about loosening the tip so it can be adjusted by hand when greasing. That 900 lb. gorilla with the 24" pipe wrench that they use at the factory to tighten those grease gun tips does make it a challenge to break the joint sometimes. In case you haven't done it yet the threaded connection is about 1/2" from the tip end and is impossible to see the joint when it is tight. Put the tip end in a vice and tighten till it doesnt slip then use a wrench on the hex end to turn it.

 

[Mike1369]

Anyone know what size those bits are. I got Steve looking it up for me but trying to give him a hand... That northern flu is killing the guy.

 

[Gary Fowler]

Anyone know what size those bits are. I got Steve looking it up for me but trying to give him a hand... That northern flu is killing the guy.

I must have missed something, what bits are you referring to.

 

[Mike1369]

The zerk bits, I snapped one off prior to getting educated on proper technics for greasing joints..lol

 

[Guesseral]

The zerk bits, I snapped one off prior to getting educated on proper technics for greasing joints..lol

You should be able to back the base out with easy out and take the end in to size the new one. It is probabley metric if its from the tractor itself, but if things haven't changed the loader should be made here in the states and thoes would be sae. It's just easier to take the broken end in with you.

 

[Gary Fowler]

The zerk bits, I snapped one off prior to getting educated on proper technics for greasing joints..lol

Just plain Zerks or grease fittings would be proper terminology. A small ez-out should take out the threaded part. Always stay away from the press in type, they wont stay put. You should own a set of ez-outs if you don't already have on from about 1/8" to 1/2" will take out most broken bolts. Above 1/2" you can usually drill out the center and use one of the 3/8 or 1/2 ones.
When getting your replacement, pick up a variety as they are not all the same size. On one of my tractors it used 3 different sized threads and some were straight, some had 45 head and some had 90 degree heads. I just bought some of each size and keep them in my parts bin so I always have something to use. You can get them in assortment packages also with 1 or 2 of each size for a few bucks.

 

[mangus580]

While they may not be the best quality... This assortment may be worth having around for 'emergency replacement'

32 Piece Metric Grease Fittings

also, the SAE assortment...

50 Piece Grease Fitting Assortment

 

[Mike1369]

Mangus... You my boy. Thanks for the info, I have a HF right by my office

 

[mangus580]

Mike, you may also want to check out my 3039 mods thread for a receiver for the bucket too ;-)

 

[Mike1369]

Oh I saw it, but I think I'm going to be up one on you after Saturday and you see my new attachment.

But I did like your idea.

 

[mangus580]

Uh oh!!

:drool:

 

[koamfps]

Mike1369---- THANKS FOR THE LAUGH:laughing: It's funny when it happens to someone else:2cents:

 

[Gary Fowler]

Hey, Mike, did you get that broken zerk tip out of your grease gun yet?

 

[Mike1369]

Yes, once I learned to adjust the tip of grease gun it just fell out by itself.

 

[Guesseral]

Yes, once I learned to adjust the tip of grease gun it just fell out by itself.

Well don't feel bad, at 53 and an ex farmer I have never adjusted a grease gun and didn't even know it was possible! If I remember I will have to look at my grease guns just to see what the **** you guys are talking about, ok string on the finger............now what did I put that string on my finger for!

 

[Gary Fowler]

Back a thousand years ago when I was on the farm, I never had to adjust the tips either, Maybe it is the poorly fabricated zerks now that are all different sized that causes the problem