Can you grease a ZERK with a needle?

Re: Grease Needle Nozzle You basically just use the needle tip to depress the ball inside the grease zerk and inject the grease. It takes a little practice, but I’ve found that it makes it easier to get into tight places, and doesn’t make as big a mess.

Can you over grease AU joint?

There is no such thing as greasing a u-joint too much. If you don’t like the grease getting all over the frame, make yourself a splatter shield out of sheet metal.

Are there grease fittings on the front of a Chevy truck?

The Chevy truck front end can be very confusing. It depends on what parts are original, and what aren’t. Factory installed Upper and Lower Ball Joints, have no grease fittings. There is no way to grease them. Factory installed U – joints, have no grease fittings either. Grease fittings are also known as “Zerk” fittings.

What kind of Grease needle to use on 4 wheel drive?

Lumax LX-1414 Silver 1-1/2″ Narrow Needle Nose Grease Dispenser. Hardened Steel Tip Dispenses a fine line of Grease to Those Hard-to-Reach Areas. Excellent for use on 4 Wheel Drive Universal Joints. .

Where are the grease points on a Chevy truck?

What can be greased for sure, on all 73 – 87 K models, is both ends of the centerlink (not pictured), and both ends of the drag link. The centerlink connects the spindles together.

How to lube the front axle of a Chevy truck?

Use something pointy, to press in the tiny ball on the end of the Zerk fitting. Make sure it moves in freely. If it moves freely and still won’t take grease, try replacing it. These fittings often get broken, or clogged. Having spares is a good idea. They sell assortments that come in a plastic case, for about 10 bucks.

Which is the best grease needle to use?

Best grease needle ever! I have a double cardan joint on the rear driveshaft of my Jeep where you have to grease the center ball via a hard to get at recessed grease fitting (concave type). Tried tons of tips and nothing worked well. Lucky if 1 of 10 pumps made it into the fitting. This thing is like magic! 10 pumps of grease in, no lost grease.

What does Lincoln industrial grease gun screw on adapter do?

Lincoln Industrial grease gun screw-on adapter allows grease gun operator to contact flush type or hard to reach hydraulic type fittings. There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later. This was a hard review for me.

Do you need a grease gun to grease a Dodge?

Dodge decided to put a needle grease fitting (not a zirc) in an impossible spot that needs grease at every oil change interval if not the shaft will dry up and snap off like a twig as some cummins owners have said. So for $22 its worth it. Do yourself a favor get an automatic grease gun as you will need one hand to press in the needle in.

Can a Lincoln needle nozzle be used on a grease pump?

Rubber tip couldn’t hold the pressure, leak grease around the rubber edge. The 4″ needle adapter was too long and the tip angle was too wide. Bought Lincoln needle nozzle next and it was perfect for this. The tip was narrow, sharper angle, and the right length. It fits on my grease pump without any problems.