2538 how many grease zerks ?

[mike35549]

Not counting the FEL the book only shows 5 zerks is that all there is I was expecting 2-3 times that many.

 

[Tater John]

I think five is it. If not, I need to know too.

 

[dickfoster]

Not counting the FEL the book only shows 5 zerks is that all there is I was expecting 2-3 times that many.

Well if you want more zerks get a backhoe then think about buying a power grease gun for yourself like I did. Between the FEL and backhoe you'll be busy. Oh yeah have lots of grease on hand too.

 

[oldpilgrim]

Well if you want more zerks get a backhoe then think about buying a power grease gun for yourself like I did. Between the FEL and backhoe you'll be busy. Oh yeah have lots of grease on hand too.

oh, yeah. I bought an air gun for mine after the first time around. I bet with an fel and a bh there's probably 30 of those suckers, and I use probably 1/2 a tube of grease each go around.

 

[dickfoster]

I lost count. I think there are something like 20 on the hoe and I forgot how many there are on the loader but it's a heap too.
I got one of these things.

It was expensive for a grease gun but it sure takes the pain out of it. It's heavy but comes with a shoulder strap so that helps. I'm thinking of adding a locknlube tip so I could do the whole job with just one hand if need be. It pumps grease at up to 10,000 PSI to clear clogged fittings. At 5 oz/min. it'll pump through a cartridge in one big hurry if you let it. You can bulk load or use cartridges. I use cartridges because bulk loading is messy.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I use the lock n lube. Great product.

 

[dickfoster]

I use the lock n lube. Great product.

How hard is it to get to the tighter fittings, much worse than a regular tip. I've got a couple on the hoe that are real buggers, the inside ends of the swing cylinders which are up under the hoe deck. I've been thinking of putting some extension tubes on them to make them a bit more accessible.

 

[oldpilgrim]

I haven't found any fitting that I can't reach with the L&L on my 3016.

I might have to turn the 'squeezer' sideways to get at one or 2 but the minor aggravation of a few like that is well worth the convenience of the device.

I agree that fitting accessibility on the swing cyls is tough. Tough, tough spots.

 

[IslandTractor]

I use the lock n lube. Great product.

I like mine too. Doesn't interfere with getting the tip on either though it does require that you move your hand off the gun.

 

[dickfoster]

I like mine too. Doesn't interfere with getting the tip on either though it does require that you move your hand off the gun.

I took it that the lock n lube was a one handed affair. One hand on the gun, the other on the tip. Does it hold for clogged zerks?

 

[oldpilgrim]

If you use a flexible hose on the gun, you have to anyway. I used to use a rigid tube end on my gun but found the flexible hose style to work better, especially when using the air powered gun. One hand on the trigger and the other attaching/detaching the L&L.

 

[dickfoster]

If you use a flexible hose on the gun, you have to anyway. I used to use a rigid tube end on my gun but found the flexible hose style to work better, especially when using the air powered gun. One hand on the trigger and the other attaching/detaching the L&L.

That's what I figured.

 

[IslandTractor]

I took it that the lock n lube was a one handed affair. One hand on the gun, the other on the tip. Does it hold for clogged zerks?

I use it on a rigid tube. Still need to release one hand to open the "latch" to attach and then again to release it. Still very much worth it. Only takes a second. Most clogged zerks clear without special effort. I still occasionally have to remove zerks for cleaning or replacement.

 

[dickfoster]

I use it on a rigid tube. Still need to release one hand to open the "latch" to attach and then again to release it. Still very much worth it. Only takes a second. Most clogged zerks clear without special effort. I still occasionally have to remove zerks for cleaning or replacement.

So it looks like a L&L with the power gun would be a killer combination.

 

[IslandTractor]

So it looks like a L&L with the power gun would be a killer combination.

I have a power gun but frankly I prefer my lever action Lincoln with rigid tube and lock'n lube. The power gun is a bit heavy for one hand and you need to deal with the snake using the other hand. Power lube only takes a couple seconds per zerk so you are essentially using it with one hand.

 

[oldpilgrim]

So it looks like a L&L with the power gun would be a killer combination.

that's my feeling.

 

[slharman1]

2538 Tractor

I counted 7 Grease Zerks
One on each front axle, one in front and behind the steering pinion, two at the forward reverse pedals and one on the brake pedal.
If someone finds more please let me know

2538L Loader

I only counted 12 - six on each side

Enjoy!

 

[IslandTractor]

2538 Tractor

I counted 7 Grease Zerks
One on each front axle, one in front and behind the steering pinion, two at the forward reverse pedals and one on the brake pedal.
If someone finds more please let me know

2538L Loader

I only counted 12 - six on each side

Enjoy!

Aren't there any on the 3PT (I've never greased a Mahindra but my Kioti has all the ones you mentioned plus the 3PT).

 

[slharman1]

Aren't there any on the 3PT (I've never greased a Mahindra but my Kioti has all the ones you mentioned plus the 3PT).

Hmmm - didn't check, manual doesn't show them but it's pretty much useless, i'll have to check.
Thanks

 

[IslandTractor]

Hmmm - didn't check, manual doesn't show them but it's pretty much useless, i'll have to check.
Thanks

If the Mahindra is set up like the Kioti, then the 3PT arms are attached to a linking rod (not sure what it is really called) so they move together. That "rod" has some bearing surfaces and at least on my tractor has a zerk to lubricate it.