Zerk fittings on 54" BX MMM wheels, how to not pull them out

[Scooby074]

these are also an option:

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

i've been wanting to pick up a set, but i occasionally break axles on roots around here and these are about 2x the OEM cost of replacement. maybe once i need new wheels ... or get all the roots cleaned up

$20/bolt then $35 to ship 4 bolts to Canada. Thats pretty rich.

 

[94BULLITT]

I wonder what grade those bolts are and if they would break easily?

 

[aczlan]

Would be fairly easy to make a set if one had a drill press and a long bit...

Aaron Z

 

[94BULLITT]

Would be fairly easy to make a set if one had a drill press and a long bit...

Aaron Z

or a lathe

 

[dragoneggs]

Don't beat yourself up too bad...I know guys who have admitted here on TBN to not knowing the end of the grease gun nozzle has crosshatch marks to allow one to tighten or loosen the 3 or four tiny jaws that are inside the end to allow for loosening or tightening clamping force on the zerk fittings, and they've been grease gun users for YEARS!:confused3:
You can do either the needle end or loosen the jaws as available to you and the gun you use, and it's type of nozzle. And who would think of putting a zerk into PLASTIC!? They are a nuisance sometimes in metal, where they belong; plastic is a whole new level of stupidity.

Okay Coyote, I think I need to invest in a better/bigger grease gun. I have a mini one and I took another look at it and I don't see any way to to adjust the jaws. I figured with only needing it for my little BX, it would do but I am beginning to wonder if I need a normal sized gun that is adjustable?

 

[94BULLITT]

Okay Coyote, I think I need to invest in a better/bigger grease gun. I have a mini one and I took another look at it and I don't see any way to to adjust the jaws. I figured with only needing it for my little BX, it would do but I am beginning to wonder if I need a normal sized gun that is adjustable?

Stick a screw driver in the end of it and turn it.

 

[HeLa]

I wonder what grade those bolts are and if they would break easily?

the OEM bolts aren't that tough to break, in my experience. in all honesty, i would probably rather break the bolt than bend/break the bracket welded to the mower deck that the bolt goes through when i snag a wheel on something. maybe they're designed to shear.

 

[94BULLITT]

the OEM bolts aren't that tough to break, in my experience. in all honesty, i would probably rather break the bolt than bend/break the bracket welded to the mower deck that the bolt goes through when i snag a wheel on something. maybe they're designed to shear.

Are you backing up over roots with the deck down?

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[Gary Fowler]

Okay Coyote, I think I need to invest in a better/bigger grease gun. I have a mini one and I took another look at it and I don't see any way to to adjust the jaws. I figured with only needing it for my little BX, it would do but I am beginning to wonder if I need a normal sized gun that is adjustable?

This is typical reason most folks don't know they adjust. The break apart line is so well mated that there isn't a visible line. The best way to loosen the joint (they are usually tightened by a 1000# gorilla) is to put one end into a vise and use channel locks or pipe wrench on the other half of the fitting. The break point is about center of the fitting right behind the knurled ring around it. It takes a lot of force to do the initial break apart, then leave it loose enough to move with your fingers.

 

[SPYDERLK]

these are also an option:

Mower Deck Axles,Carrera,Cayman,John Deere,Kubota

i've been wanting to pick up a set, but i occasionally break axles on roots around here and these are about 2x the OEM cost of replacement. maybe once i need new wheels ... or get all the roots cleaned up

I would doubt any long term gain. Dirt and grease = grinding paste. :confused3: