How often do you check your zerks (aka grease nipples)

   / How often do you check your zerks (aka grease nipples)
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k0ua said:
Found some on the internet, but sure haven't found any locally.
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Maybe these:
McMaster Carr 2408K11

1/8"-28 BSPT
Steel 15mm height 11mm hex 10 per pack for $4.43

Haven't ordered any yet but will double check size then get a pack.
 
   / How often do you check your zerks (aka grease nipples) #32  
SIX year old thread,...... but worth an update, I think.

A recent post (by "Captain Dirty"?.... I can't find it now) mentioned zerk fittings coming loose.
He has a Kubota L45 TLB, and he recommended checking zerks for proper tightness, specifically the recessed zerks.

I have a Kubota L48 TLB

The open standing zerks were all fine for me, but every single one of the recessed zerks was at least somewhat loose.
Some of the loader recessed zerks were very loose ( I would assume that the loader was used more than the hoe)
My L48 has only 250 original owner hours.
If you have ANY Kubota machine with the recessed zerks, I would suggest that you check them for tightness.

Loosing a zerk is really not a big deal.....until you try to find an exact replacement zerk locally.
 
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   / How often do you check your zerks (aka grease nipples) #33  
I bought a brand new kubota tractor last thanksgiving with fel.

I broke a fitting on fel a month ago and while sourcing a new one, I checked the rest.

At least 5-6 were loose, finger loose. Less than 20 hours.

This is an interesting video from lock n lube

Love it!

LockNLube 90 Degree Adaptors - YouTube
 
   / How often do you check your zerks (aka grease nipples) #35  
I just got a new to me Mahindra. I pulled out two zerks during my first attempt greasing the tractor. I guess I will have to try and rethread the holes.
 
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