320 mower deck zerk

[Glyn Robinson]

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

 

[BlazNT]

Cheaper.

 

[Glyn Robinson]

figures :laughing:

 

[BlazNT]

Pull it out and replace with screw in style. It will work just fine.

 

[Glyn Robinson]

ok. will i need to tap it or just screw one in? thanks

 

[bertsmobile1]

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.

 

[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.

 

[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

 

[reynoldston]

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

Very smart move. If you have a grease gun with a rubber hose might make it easier. They also make a 90% adapter for your grease gun fitting.

 

[Glyn Robinson]

i did not know that a 90 degree adapter was available. thanks