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bearestir · 06-02-2020, 10:03 AM

I am new to Model A's and am having some issues trying to grease my 1930 Model A pickup. I have had no problems with the zerk fittings. I have, however, had two issues. First, as I noted in another thread, the grease fittings for the 8 spring shackles are all empty holes. So, I ordered the 5/16 press in original grease fittings. They don't fit. They easily fit in (and afll out). There is no snugness whatsoever. Do I have the wrong size? I ordered them from Mac's.

Second issue is greasing the original "Model A" fittings that remain. The grease gun adapter I use doesn't fit tight to the fitting (I assumed the adapter would link up tightly as ti does with a zerk fitting). I have to press the adapter very tightly to the fitting and it tends to leak a lot of grease. I either am doing something wrong or using the wrong adapter. I have thought about getting a Macnaught Safety Grease Coupler.

Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated, Thank you.

06-02-2020, 10:03 AM	#1
bearestir Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2019 Posts: 6	5/16 Press in Grease Fitting Doesn't Fit (too small) I am new to Model A's and am having some issues trying to grease my 1930 Model A pickup. I have had no problems with the zerk fittings. I have, however, had two issues. First, as I noted in another thread, the grease fittings for the 8 spring shackles are all empty holes. So, I ordered the 5/16 press in original grease fittings. They don't fit. They easily fit in (and afll out). There is no snugness whatsoever. Do I have the wrong size? I ordered them from Mac's. Second issue is greasing the original "Model A" fittings that remain. The grease gun adapter I use doesn't fit tight to the fitting (I assumed the adapter would link up tightly as ti does with a zerk fitting). I have to press the adapter very tightly to the fitting and it tends to leak a lot of grease. I either am doing something wrong or using the wrong adapter. I have thought about getting a Macnaught Safety Grease Coupler. Any comments or thoughts would be appreciated, Thank you.