Grease Gun and a Screwdriver

[xtn]

Are we really surprised that those who were too dense to figure out the tip of their grease gun in 40 years of use are also too dense to keep quiet about it on a forum?

xtn

PS - I didn't know either, but I'm only 42 so I obviously wasn't supposed to know yet.

 

[k0ua]

Over the Easter weekend, I discretely asked my BIL and his son who is a 31 year old certified auto mechanic, who makes his living in that trade, the "what would you do if your grease gun was stuck on a grease fitting" question. The old man said "well first of all the tip adjusts by unscrewing it".. when the auto mechanic was asked.. he said " well, I don't usually have much trouble with them, and then said maybe push it sideways, get a screwdriver or pair pliers and yank harder, etc.." He did not know they adjusted by loosening the tip. The auto mechanic is a very bright individual in both mechanical and electronic fields. The old man (age 59) was a mechanic for many years and went into process control engineering.

James K0UA

 

[RoyJackson]

Are we really surprised that those who were too dense to figure out the tip of their grease gun in 40 years of use are also too dense to keep quiet about it on a forum?

xtn

PS - I didn't know either, but I'm only 42 so I obviously wasn't supposed to know yet.

Heck of a comment from a Noob...trying to win friends and influence people?

 

[Jaylegger]

Heck of a comment from a Noob...trying to win friends and influence people?

He was calling himself dense too. That makes it ok.

 

[RoyJackson]

He was calling himself dense too. That makes it ok.

Ahhhhh...I was so dense, I missed that part...

 

[om21braz]

Well I did'nt learn it from this thread, but did recently when I bought a new grease gun. I think many of us here (maybe only me) have only had old well worn grease guns that will go on and off a fitting easily with the tip fully tightened. Well, as they say "A poor excuse is better than none". LOL

 

[JDGreenGrass]

Ahhhhh...I was so dense, I missed that part...

You frikkin' idiot.!!

 

[simonds]

Now I really feel stupid. I'm 59 years old and have been greasing equipment and autos since I was probably 14-15 years old, and I didn't know that. Is that written in a different language in the instructions, I can only read English. I haven't had one that wouldn't come off too many times. Normaly it is the opposite for me. I can't get mine to stay on, "so maybe it needs tightened a little" I swear at it everytime I use it and even went out and bought a new tip awhile ago. I will be going out and checking that today.
Thanks soo much for the tip.

 

[k0ua]

Now I really feel stupid. I'm 59 years old and have been greasing equipment and autos since I was probably 14-15 years old, and I didn't know that. Is that written in a different language in the instructions, I can only read English. I haven't had one that wouldn't come off too many times. Normaly it is the opposite for me. I can't get mine to stay on, "so maybe it needs tightened a little" I swear at it everytime I use it and even went out and bought a new tip awhile ago. I will be going out and checking that today.
Thanks soo much for the tip.

I asked two mechanics today if they knew it and neither did, and one fessed up to buying a new tip for his because the fit was too loose. And as for the instructions, I dont think it is in the instructions, they mostly deal with getting grease in the darn things, I think they assume everyone already knows how to adjust the tip. I think everyone hates messing with grease guns for one reason or another, if its not the tip, then loading them and using the nasty things is its own problem. I changed oil on my JD lawn tractor the other day, and when I got done, I thought to myself, next time I will open the oil bottle, and slather my hands and arms in oil, so that it will be nice CLEAN oil on me instead of filthy oil.:laughing: Oh well all part of the fun.

James K0UA

 

[kday64]

Here are some links that might clarify things.

4 jaw coupler
Coupler, Hydraulic - Grease Gun Accessories - Lubricators - Lubrication : Grainger Industrial Supply

3 jaw coupler
Coupler, 3 Jaw - Grease Gun Accessories - Lubricators - Lubrication : Grainger Industrial Supply

Do these nozzles have the adjustable jaws? I can not find it in writing.

 

[kjung17]

Both couplers are adjustable. Notice the "knurl" near the end.

 

[kday64]

Both couplers are adjustable. Notice the "knurl" near the end.

KJ,

The grease gun tip I have right now has a knurl but the jaws don't loosen. I just wanted to be sure.

~Kevin

 

[k0ua]

KJ,

The grease gun tip I have right now has a knurl but the jaws don't loosen. I just wanted to be sure.

~Kevin

Why not,? the tip screws down and the jaws are like a collet, when you unscrew the tip are the jaws smashed down or something, I cannot imagine why they would not expand and lossen up:confused3: Did you take the tip off?
and examine it?
James K0UA

 

[Don87]

I have to admit, I'm 50, and have turned wrenches for quite a few years..........but this is news to me..............Thanks James.

 

[k0ua]

I have to admit, I'm 50, and have turned wrenches for quite a few years..........but this is news to me..............Thanks James.

Your welcome Don, There have been quite a few posts here, and If I have helped anyone's life just a little bit, that pleases me greatly.

James K0UA

 

[harp]

This is a great example why I like this site so much. Yes, at 64, I became educated on a tool I have used most of my life too! Appreciated reading all the responses. Not all sites are as kind to each other as this site. Another reason why I appreciate this site.

 

[dwilburlarson]

James kOua -

Many thanks to you from another old-timer (now in my 72nd year) for the tip about adjusting the tip of a grease gun, which I also did not know about. If only life came with a detailed instruction manual, think of all the problems we could avoid.
Thanks again. David L.

 

[k0ua]

James kOua -

Many thanks to you from another old-timer (now in my 72nd year) for the tip about adjusting the tip of a grease gun, which I also did not know about. If only life came with a detailed instruction manual, think of all the problems we could avoid.
Thanks again. David L.

Winner winner chicken dinner! At 72, David you are the oldest so far, someone asked that question (who is the oldest) several posts ago, so I guess you have won (at least so far). Yes, what I have found, is that I am still learning new things everyday, but there are more days behind me than in front of me, and I am not sure I am going to learn it all before there are no more days. But I keep trying.. thanks for posting.

James K0UA

 

[dstig1]

Well I'm 198 years old, and I never heard of it! Yeah...198...that's the ticket! :laughing: What do I win?

It's funny but grease guns are one tool where it seems like everyone is supposed to know how to use them without any instruction, and most of them have no instructions. I was confused for a long time about the purpose of that plunger on the end... I finally solved all my issues by getting a pneumatic gun. That makes life a WHOLE lot easier....once you figure out how to prime it...

Thanks for the tip!

 

[BuckeyeWilly]

OK guys, are you sure all the tips are made to adjust? I just bought a new 12 volt Lincoln Grease Gun and it is sweet. Bought it after reading reviews on TBN. However the tip fits to loose on the zerk and the grease just squirts out around the sides of the zerk.

I took the tip off and tried my best to break it loose (somewhere?). Even put the gnarled part in a vice and had no luck. Am I missing something here? I see no place on this tip where it would seperate. Just turned 60 and never knew about this and will also admit that sometimes I'm slow on pickin things up. Aprreciate any help I can get.

Willy