Broken zerk -- can't get it out

[ddb123]

Well, I broke a grease zerk on my loader. It is on the pin right near the QA point. It sits down in there a little. It broke off flush and smooth against the surrounding metal. There is nothing for a socket to grab. I tried using a "Grabit" damaged screw remover, didn't work. I tried a very small chisel to try to turn what's left of the zerk counterclockwise and out. Didn't work. Any ideas? I'm frustrated and it's been 10 hours, need to add grease.

 

[sweettractors]

E-Z Out, the correct diameter will work. Ken Sweet

 

[MBTRAC]

I've used E-Z Outs too with great success on sheared zerks, it's the cheapest/easiest option

 

[kneedeep]

What they said! :thumbsup:

 

[2458n]

They make a remover that is just a tapered piece of square steel [kind of like a horse shoe nail]. Works wonderful. Just drive it in the round hole that is left, and counterclockwise remove. You would think it was made specificly for your task.

 

[Biggreenavalanche]

E-Z Out, the correct diameter will work. Ken Sweet

What he said !

 

[ddb123]

Do you guys know where they sell EZ outs?

 

[k0ua]

Do you guys know where they sell EZ outs?

O'reillys will have them or any autoparts store.

 

[sparc]

Sears, McMaster-Carr.com, grainger.com, Home Depot, Lowes, your local ACE hardware store, tractor Supply

 

[ddb123]

Right on! I have hope again I picked up a bunch of zerks at harbor freight earlier and didn't find an EZ Out. Hopefully I'll have time to hit O'Reilly or Sears tomorrow. I don't like having something broken on my tractor.