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ljaynavl · 08-18-2022, 07:37 PM

I've got some pressed-in old style fittings (both straight nozzle and conical shaped). I have what I think is an adapter tip for the lube gun. When I attempt to pump in some grease - say into the brake actuating arms - I don't think I'm getting anything pumped in. There is of course nothing to snap onto.

I'd appreciate an education on this 'art'!

noboD · 08-18-2022, 08:08 PM

Take that fitting out and use a regular fitting, fill with grease and then replace

Redbird · 08-18-2022, 08:09 PM

You have to go straight at the original fitting. Hold it straight with some force. I use an old Alemite grease pump on mine.

Chris Haynes · 08-18-2022, 08:18 PM

Changing fittings is simple.

J Franklin · 08-18-2022, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris Haynes

Changing fittings is simple.

Blasphamy!

Gary WA · 08-18-2022, 09:32 PM

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Make sure fitting is clean of old grease!!! unplugged?

ljaynavl · 08-18-2022, 10:01 PM

These are pressed in fittings.

Gary WA · 08-18-2022, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ljaynavl

These are pressed in fittings.

They will come out a little twisting.

Synchro909 · 08-19-2022, 02:06 AM

The old style fittings rely on the pressure of you pushing the grease gun to seal. The same action pumps the grease. They don't need to be screwed in because the pressure also keeps them in. It is a whole different technique from what you guys call a Zerk (had to look that one up).
Hold the gun square and push - job done.

shew01 · 08-19-2022, 05:20 AM

Replacing the original style fittings with zerks on my car was a pain. The reproduction fittings are very slightly larger and do not fit easily.

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Robert/Texas · 08-19-2022, 06:01 AM

I agree with Redbird, my old Alemite grease gun works best for me. I found it via an internet search.

aermotor · 08-19-2022, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by shew01

Replacing the original style fittings with zerks on my car was a pain. The reproduction fittings are very slightly larger and do not fit easily.

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You are aware that not all the repro. fittings are screw in fittings. Some that appear to have threads and are slightly larger are pound in with a slightly smaller socket than the wrench flats.

GPierce · 08-19-2022, 09:50 AM

Here is what works for me on the original grease fittings. Usually a AI lead on EBay.

Y-Blockhead · 08-19-2022, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by aermotor

You are aware that not all the repro. fittings are screw in fittings. Some that appear to have threads and are slightly larger are pound in with a slightly smaller socket than the wrench flats.

Usually the press in fittings don't have wrench flats. The vendors sell a tool for installing the press grease fittings. https://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/p...7846&cat=41753

Y-Blockhead · 08-19-2022, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by GPierce

Here is what works for me on the original grease fittings.

WHAT??

Use a tool that is actually designed to do the job... unheard of!!

shew01 · 08-19-2022, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aermotor

You are aware that not all the repro. fittings are screw in fittings. Some that appear to have threads and are slightly larger are pound in with a slightly smaller socket than the wrench flats.

Yes, that is true. They were still hard to install. I never really finished. I have about original and half zerks.

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08-18-2022, 07:37 PM	#1
ljaynavl Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 23	Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings I've got some pressed-in old style fittings (both straight nozzle and conical shaped). I have what I think is an adapter tip for the lube gun. When I attempt to pump in some grease - say into the brake actuating arms - I don't think I'm getting anything pumped in. There is of course nothing to snap onto. I'd appreciate an education on this 'art'!

08-18-2022, 08:08 PM	#2
noboD Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 390	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings Take that fitting out and use a regular fitting, fill with grease and then replace

08-18-2022, 08:09 PM	#3
Redbird Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Georgetown, TX Posts: 536	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings You have to go straight at the original fitting. Hold it straight with some force. I use an old Alemite grease pump on mine.

08-18-2022, 08:18 PM	#4
Chris Haynes Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camarillo, CA and Pine Grove, CA Posts: 3,017	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings Changing fittings is simple. __________________ 1921 Runabout 1930 Tudor Early 1930 AA Speed costs money. How fast do you want to go?

08-18-2022, 09:32 PM	#6
Gary WA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Clinton,WA/Whidbey Island Posts: 4,613	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Make sure fitting is clean of old grease!!! unplugged? __________________ www.whidbeymodelaclub.com

08-18-2022, 10:01 PM	#7
ljaynavl Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: Asheville, NC Posts: 23	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings These are pressed in fittings.

08-19-2022, 02:06 AM	#9
Synchro909 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 8,432	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings The old style fittings rely on the pressure of you pushing the grease gun to seal. The same action pumps the grease. They don't need to be screwed in because the pressure also keeps them in. It is a whole different technique from what you guys call a Zerk (had to look that one up). Hold the gun square and push - job done. __________________ When all is said and done, more is said than done. That's why we judge people on what they do, not what they say. I sometimes wonder what happened to the people who asked me for directions. If I am not in trouble, I've done something wrong.

08-19-2022, 05:20 AM	#10
shew01 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Roanoke, VA USA Posts: 2,129	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings Replacing the original style fittings with zerks on my car was a pain. The reproduction fittings are very slightly larger and do not fit easily. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-19-2022, 06:01 AM	#11
Robert/Texas Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Burton, Texas Posts: 770	Re: Trying to Pump Grease Into Non-Zerc Fittings I agree with Redbird, my old Alemite grease gun works best for me. I found it via an internet search.