Review - LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler

[DLTTrekkers]

Happy to be from South Africa and using the LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler !

 

[sdef]

Results of trying to grease the front axle pivot on my Kioti:

Previously I had replaced the new grease fitting with another new fitting to no avail.

I lifted the front end of the tractor off the ground to no avail.

I then added my new LockNLube coupling onto the Lincoln pistol type grease gun . Using both hands I was able to get 3 full pumps of grease through the fitting- the first time in 83 hours this location has been lubed.

Woo hoo, happy day.

 

[Recoveryhill]

I then added my new LockNLube coupling onto the Lincoln pistol type grease gun . Using both hands I was able to get 3 full pumps of grease through the fitting- the first time in 83 hours this location has been lubed.

Woo hoo, happy day.

I felt exactly the same way when I finally got grease into the U-Joints on my PTO shaft. I mow a lot (12 month season) and dry bearings there concerned me no end. Happy U-Joints make for a happy tractor driver.

 

[whitepine2]

Are you saying the grease gun's end won't attach to the U-joint's zerk, and therefore won't allow grease into the joint? If so here is a possible solution: Amazon.com: Lincoln Lubrication 5883 Slotted Right Angle 90 Degree Coupler: Automotive

If that won't work for your application, post a pic of the zerk in the joint so we can see the problem.:thumbsup:

Yup been there done that with the 90 degree side mount type nozzle. I tried changing the nipple
but I think it metric I think as new nipple was different thread (what a PITA) to gust get nipple out. I don't know if the nipples are metric as well,this could be some of the trouble also as cannot make good connection. Will try and get pic. Thanks again.

 

[BillinTX]

Here is a detailed description how to load and bleed air from cartridge and other type grease guns:
http://www.groz-tools.com/pdffiles/Grease Gun4.pdf

Step 7 is the key to moving grease down to the pump and breaking up the air pocket.

 

[Coyote machine]

Yup been there done that with the 90 degree side mount type nozzle. I tried changing the nipple
but I think it metric I think as new nipple was different thread (what a PITA) to gust get nipple out. I don't know if the nipples are metric as well,this could be some of the trouble also as cannot make good connection. Will try and get pic. Thanks again.

Only the threaded part of the zerk would be SAE or metric or other, the actual nipple end is standardized, (in theory), but could vary. Still the gun end would be able to clamp around the nipple and keep hold of it with it's jaw pieces.

 

[Gregster613]

Okay, everyone raving about how great it is...I got a birthday gift coupon from Amazon and I ordered one (some other stuff too, of course!)...should be here by Friday. I can't wait to see just how smoothly it works. Based upon what all of you have said, I am sure I won't be disappointed. I do have some troublesome zerks, but it's not yet time to grease them again. Will be soon though; then we see. I read, observe, think, listen, and try. Greg

 

[gwdixon]

I think I got a bad one. Two were ordered, one from Amazon and one from the actual company. The price was the same for both.

Anyway, one of them works great. The other one slips off of the Zerk almost every time. The locking lever has to be held up (open) to get enough bite to hold the fitting on the Zerk. Even then, the pressure will "blow" it off the Zerk.

I do use air powered Lincoln grease guns but that shouldn't make a difference.

At that price, I'm going to have to do something.

 

[k0ua]

I think I got a bad one. Two were ordered, one from Amazon and one from the actual company. The price was the same for both.

Anyway, one of them works great. The other one slips off of the Zerk almost every time. The locking lever has to be held up (open) to get enough bite to hold the fitting on the Zerk. Even then, the pressure will "blow" it off the Zerk.

I do use air powered Lincoln grease guns but that shouldn't make a difference.

At that price, I'm going to have to do something.

I am not sure if this will work or not, but try this on the bad one.. Pull back all the way on the outer shell, and then grasp the jaws with your fingers and screw it in (clockwise as viewed from the end). See if that helps any.. I am not sure how they are built, but it doesn't cost anything to try.

 

[nc redneck]

Well, I finally broke down and ordered one after reading all the glowing reviews from the beginning. I also decided to order a new grease gun to pair it with. I have 2 cheaper pistol grip guns and wanted a good quality 2 handed gun since the Lock n Lube will stay on the zert.

I did the same thing and it does work as well as others say. Also got 2 handed lincoln grease gun. By far worth the expensive price tag. It is a bit longer and hard to get into tight places. I have only used mine a few times but almost sure it will become one of those must have tools.

 

[rekees4300]

Ordered one from Amazon today. If it works will be worth the price.

 

[whitepine2]

I think I got a bad one. Two were ordered, one from Amazon and one from the actual company. The price was the same for both.

Anyway, one of them works great. The other one slips off of the Zerk almost every time. The locking lever has to be held up (open) to get enough bite to hold the fitting on the Zerk. Even then, the pressure will "blow" it off the Zerk.

I do use air powered Lincoln grease guns but that shouldn't make a difference.

At that price, I'm going to have to do something.

Which one was faulty the one from Amazon or from the company. I haven't got one yet but was thinking of getting one from the company I would think they would make it good at that price,let us know how you make out. Thanks W.C.

 

[gwdixon]

Which one was faulty the one from Amazon or from the company. I haven't got one yet but was thinking of getting one from the company I would think they would make it good at that price,let us know how you make out. Thanks W.C.

The problem is that I'm not sure which coupler is which. It shouldn't matter since they both come from the same place - the OEM manufacturer.

Their website states "money back guarantee" but I don't want my money back. I just want a product that works like my other one does.

If trying what k0ua suggested doesn't work, I'll just clean it up and send it to them with a request to replace it with a working device - not my money back. If they are an upfront company it should not be an issue.

 

[kco]

I had the same problem as yours and fixed it by doing what k0ua describes. The LnL has not slipped off since. Let us know how it works out for you.

 

[Gregster613]

Oh Wow!! After I bought (from the lock-n-lube company -- through Amazon) and posted my hopeful good fortune; now all the troubles and supposed fixes come to light. Isn't that just like my luck. I will continue to have faith in my TBN people and know that I will receive a workable tool; and if it's problematic -- you will all gladly offer me a fix-it-suggestion! At no charge, of course!! Ha!
Greg

 

[Baby Grand]

The problem is that I'm not sure which coupler is which. It shouldn't matter since they both come from the same place - the OEM manufacturer.

Their website states "money back guarantee" but I don't want my money back. I just want a product that works like my other one does.

If trying what k0ua suggested doesn't work, I'll just clean it up and send it to them with a request to replace it with a working device - not my money back. If they are an upfront company it should not be an issue.

If they value their business, they will eagerly accept your defective unit & replace it with a good one. Good companies do this so they can figure out what went wrong, either in their design or manufacturing and correct it as quickly as they can, before they get a reputation for hit or miss quality. Good luck and let us know how you make out!

 

[dirtydan]

I bought one a few months ago and agree it works like everyone says. I have a zerk on my ZTR that is an absolute bear to get to and get greased. Still was hard to get on the zerk but once I did all the grease went in and no leak at all. Just this zerk alone was worth the money because replacing the spindle on this commercial mower would be much more costly than the coupler. I have always been worried how much grease I was actually getting into the bearings because so much would leak out. So much easier to grease everything now and never leaks at all.

 

[outbackwrench]

The problem is that I'm not sure which coupler is which. It shouldn't matter since they both come from the same place - the OEM manufacturer.

Their website states "money back guarantee" but I don't want my money back. I just want a product that works like my other one does.

If trying what k0ua suggested doesn't work, I'll just clean it up and send it to them with a request to replace it with a working device - not my money back. If they are an upfront company it should not be an issue.

gwdixon give Russ a call @ 603-795-2298 he can straighten out for you Thanks Outbackwrench

 

[gwdixon]

gwdixon give Russ a call @ 603-795-2298 he can straighten out for you Thanks Outbackwrench

Thanks for the reference. I'm currently knee-deep in tractor projects. It will be time for greasing three tractors in a few days. I'll try out the suggestions in this thread. If they don't work I'll make that call.

Much appreciated.

 

[rd_macgregor]

If they value their business, they will eagerly accept your defective unit & replace it with a good one. Good companies do this so they can figure out what went wrong, either in their design or manufacturing and correct it as quickly as they can, before they get a reputation for hit or miss quality. Good luck and let us know how you make out!

That's the attitude of a good company. Unfortunately, some companies have lost track of who they depend on for their continued existence (see the thread on vehicle recalls on the trailers and transportation page)...