Grease zerk adapter
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Grease zerk adapter
Don't know why I haven't purchased one of the locking adapters yet...especially after greasing the front end of my '62 several times a year since finishing. There are many variations and brands out there...anyone have any recommendations?
Mike
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Why do you grease the front end several times a year? Seems unnecessary.
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I have many pieces of large equipment, that need greasing each time they are used. I use the Lock and Lube from the Amazon link that was posted above. It will NOT pop off while you're greasing. Great invention. I have one on two of my grease guns.
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FWIW, in 1962 I think the grease job interval was recommended at 1-2 thousand miles. Not necessarily because of kingpins but because NONE of the moving parts had adequate grease seals to keep out water and dirt.
In 1963, all that changed with new seals all over the chassis and the lube interval was extended to 6K miles. Yes, I know that's when king pins went away but that was only part of the change.
I think that's when the oil change interval was increased as well due to the PCV valve as standard equipment.
In 1963, all that changed with new seals all over the chassis and the lube interval was extended to 6K miles. Yes, I know that's when king pins went away but that was only part of the change.
I think that's when the oil change interval was increased as well due to the PCV valve as standard equipment.
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Nowadays most of us are not accumulating big miles, but for the C-1's with all the front end grease fittings (many have the old grease internally hardened presenting a problem for normal maintenance) I can see this as a help where you need extra pressure to expel the old stuff without making a mess. 
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The best help for expelling old grease is to put a standard grease gun on the zerk fittings. It you haven't been greasing your old plug like you should, use heat if you have too or smack a joint with a hammer to loosen it. It you have damaged zerk fittings, replace them.
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
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The best help for expelling old grease is to put a standard grease gun on the zerk fittings. It you haven't been greasing your old plug like you should, use heat if you have too or smack a joint with a hammer to loosen it. It you have damaged zerk fittings, replace them.
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
Mike
Last edited by mcb55-210; Dec 3, 2020 at 08:12 PM.
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I used to have leaky grease guns. Then, I bought several of these. Screw it to the wall and hang the grease gun with the adapter straight down. Harbor Freight. Couple of bucks each.
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April 2020 I did all the front end lubrication, 22 Zerk and one universal joint. I bought a Lincoln 1162 Fully Automatic Pneumatic Grease Gun. I highly recommend it. Made the job super easy. Regarding the nozzles I used three different ones. The location of the 22 Zerks dictate different nozzles due to their accessibility. The majority I used standard four jaw nozzle. Some I had to use a swivel one. yet another I used a needle nozzle.
Nozzles:
Lincoln Lubrication 5803 Grease Needle Nozzle
Dr. Lube 360 degrees Swivel Nozzle GC36001
Carbyne Standard Grease coupler 1/8 NPT 4 jaw
The LockNlube is too large to use. The location of the Zerks will not permit this nozzle to be used. It is a great concept if you have the space to use it. The needle nozzle is great for places you can not attach any other nozzle. I had not problems with the nozzle attachment. The four jaw is great, Also the pneumatic grease gun frees one hand that can be used to keep the nozzle in place.
Nozzles:
Lincoln Lubrication 5803 Grease Needle Nozzle
Dr. Lube 360 degrees Swivel Nozzle GC36001
Carbyne Standard Grease coupler 1/8 NPT 4 jaw
The LockNlube is too large to use. The location of the Zerks will not permit this nozzle to be used. It is a great concept if you have the space to use it. The needle nozzle is great for places you can not attach any other nozzle. I had not problems with the nozzle attachment. The four jaw is great, Also the pneumatic grease gun frees one hand that can be used to keep the nozzle in place.
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The best help for expelling old grease is to put a standard grease gun on the zerk fittings. It you haven't been greasing your old plug like you should, use heat if you have too or smack a joint with a hammer to loosen it. It you have damaged zerk fittings, replace them.
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
I pumped gas, greased cars and changed oil in three different gas stations in the early '60's. There was never any need for fancy "lock on" zerk fittings on the grease guns.
But if you want to do it for the children..........................
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Regarding the nozzles I used three different ones. The location of the 22 Zerks dictate different nozzles due to their accessibility. The majority I used standard four jaw nozzle. Some I had to use a swivel one. yet another I used a needle nozzle.
Nozzles:
Lincoln Lubrication 5803 Grease Needle Nozzle
Dr. Lube 360 degrees Swivel Nozzle GC36001
Carbyne Standard Grease coupler 1/8 NPT 4 jaw
The LockNlube is too large to use. The location of the Zerks will not permit this nozzle to be used.
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Mike great video. Yes if it fits it will work. I mostly used the standard four jaw and never popped off. Also with the pneumatic greaser it was really easy because you can operate with one hand. The other hand is free to hold the nozzle if you have to. Whatever works for you is my motto. I laid the grease gun on the floor so that I could trigger it with one finger only. There are some Zerk in my car that I had to use the swivel nozzle because there was no space for a standard nozzle.