After you clean around zerks

[Jw5875]

Several tools available for clearing the grease channel.
I just purchased a "Grease Buster" tool made in Ohio.

JW5875

 

[RalphVa]

I just rub a finger over the end of the zerk.

 

[Redlands Okie]

No safety glasses ? Wow

 

[Tinhack]

No safety glasses ? Wow

He's wearing his safety squints.

 

[5030]

I've never had a plugged grease fitting in 30 plus years because I don't use cheap clay based grease. I only use synthetic grease that don't coagulate in the fitting.

 

[Williy]

I just use an old rag to wipe the zerks clean and never had
any problems of any kind doing this.
I also like the synthetic grease Synthetic wheel bearing grease is great for any bearings

willy

 

[5030]

The noodle coming out of that part with the guy using the tool is very indicative of what cheap clay based grease looks like. High quality synthetic grease never does that noodle thing.

 

[oosik]

I just wipe the top of the zerk with my finger or a rag. Never in 40 years had anything like that kind of problem.

 

[oldballs]

Me neither. Only time I've had trouble greasing (pistol grip grease gun) is when there is a load on the item being greased.....such as the FEL etc. Always wanted a fancy battery operated gun or that lock on gizmo tip.....just never bought one. Too late now at my age.

BTW, I never cared for synthetic grease because it is so hard to clean up afterwards. Been using Valvoline multipurpose for years....on everything.

Cheers,
Mike

 

[Have tractor did travel]

I've never had a plugged grease fitting in 30 plus years because I don't use cheap clay based grease. I only use synthetic grease that don't coagulate in the fitting.

I never knew the coagulation was a side affect of using clay based grease. Coagulation is a big problem - think PTO shafts (for which I've been using DryLube, not knowing why the grease hardened up). Thanks for input.

 

[5030]

BTW, I never cared for synthetic grease because it is so hard to clean up afterwards. Been using Valvoline multipurpose for years....on everything.

That is true. High quality synthetic (non clay based) grease does have that property (tacky) which makes cleanup sometimes a chore, whereas clay based cheap grease comes off easily. I don't want it to come off. especially on implements and the undercarrige of my tractors. I don't think Valvoline multipurpose is clay based but you need to read the packaging.

I'll take the staying power over a coagulated fitting or grease channel any day over cheap grease.

 

[5030]

I never knew the coagulation was a side affect of using clay based grease. Coagulation is a big problem - think PTO shafts (for which I've been using DryLube, not knowing why the grease hardened up). Thanks for input.

I used that word 'coagulation' for lack of a better one. What it does though. You get 'hardened grease arteries' from cheap grease.

 

[Have tractor did travel]

Coagulation might not have been the "right" word, but I knew what you meant, so it served it's purpose. Thanks for clarifying the reason for the problem.

 

[5030]

Coagulation might not have been the "right" word, but I knew what you meant, so it served it's purpose. Thanks for clarifying the reason for the problem.

Guess I could have said constipated or something like that...

 

[notaz3]

30+ years of greasing construction equipment and 20 years of greasing aircraft and never once had a fitting need anything more than whipping down before greasing. Don't skimp on quality or frequency and shouldn't have a problem.

 

[4570Man]

I’ve never had a machine I was greasing not take grease but 2 of my last used machines have had seized fitness. But a seized fitting definitely shouldn’t be part of your regular routine.

 

[Hay Dude]

Bought a used M135x 3 years ago. This one is equipped with the Kubota hydraulically adjustable front suspension. Because of this, it has extra grease fittings. Some were tight, but not fully clogged. I don’t think the previous owner greased them enough as they are always moving with every bump of the tractor. When I first greased them, I could tell by the amount of pressure required, the crackling sound and the quality (or lack thereof) emerged from the channels. It worried me a bit, but all has been well since then.

After many, many years of greasing hundreds of fittings per year, it gets tiresome. The auto lubers are nice, but I only have one on my square baler, and I don’t know if I trust it.