what was the reasoning behind using pressed in grease zerks on the deck spindles? was wanting to replace the center one with a 90 degree one so i could access it better. thanks
#2
BlazNT
Cheaper.
#3
Glyn Robinson
figures :laughing:
#4
BlazNT
Pull it out and replace with screw in style. It will work just fine.
#5
Glyn Robinson
ok. will i need to tap it or just screw one in? thanks
One would assume ther are self tapping grease nipples although I have never seen one retail.
Grease nipples are usually a tapered pipe thread so they seal.
Any good bearing , machine tool type shop will keep them.
I use metric ones so I just tap the hole one size smaller if it is going into alloy which will deform to the nipple.
#7
reynoldston
Use a 1/4 28 tap for a screw in fitting or install a press in fitting , they make then in 90%. I install the press in fittings with a driver make to install them. The problem with taping the hole for a screw in fitting you can get metal chips into the bearing which will do more harm then good.
#8
Glyn Robinson
i'm thinking more and more that maybe the one that's already in it isn't THAT much of a pain to grease. LOL