Backhoe Zerks for KB 2485~ size?....

[Coyote machine]

Broke off a Zerk and then lost it after removing the broken piece from the hoe's stabilizer arm piston 'wrist pin'.
Are they a standard size and if so what is it please?
Thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

 

[the fox 1940]

Broke off a Zerk and then lost it after removing the broken piece from the hoe's stabilizer arm piston 'wrist pin'.
Are they a standard size and if so what is it please?
Thanks in advance!:thumbsup:

In the Backhoe I had on my Kioti they were just standard Zerks. That was all I had and they just screwed right in okay.
The Fox

 

[Gil Case]

Yes, I searched all over for Metric Zerks because someone said they were metric, but when I broke one on the loader pins, I found that they were standard NPT.

 

[Coyote machine]

Thanks guys- I'll check out what TSC has in stock and pick up a bunch for use in the future too.

 

[steve0413]

Good luck and let us know what size works. I've had to replace a couple on my 2485 and have yet, after trying several sizes (per manual, Kioti dealer, and parts store measurement), to find one that will match exactly. Very frustrating.

 

[rimshot]

1/8 th Any local auto store sells them

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[Coyote machine]

1/8 th Any local auto store sells them

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I'm curious- are you certain of them being 1/8th inch? I ask because I removed one from my Bhoe's stabilizer arm, and it had a 10mm wrench 'nut' size on it but the 10mm zerks from TSC seem to have a somewhat different thread on them- possibly tapered? - or as you say it may very well be 1/8th inch... I'm just wanting to verify, not questioning your accuracy
Thx,
CM

 

[rimshot]

I'm curious- are you certain of them being 1/8th inch?
CM

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yes sir I am sure. I changed a couple grease zerks on my KB2465 and went through the same thing as you with the Metric variety. But just to be certain I double checked the book (owner's manual. Look for the page showing the breakdown on the boom. They show a grease zerk on that page and it is marked P.T. 1/8th.

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[Coyote machine]

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yes sir I am sure. I changed a couple grease zerks on my KB2465 and went through the same thing as you with the Metric variety. But just to be certain I double checked the book (owner's manual. Look for the page showing the breakdown on the boom. They show a grease zerk on that page and it is marked P.T. 1/8th.

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Thanks for your confirmation!:thumbsup:

 

[Coyote machine]

Got around to finding a couple of 1/8" zerks and they do NOT fit my backhoe. I took out the old broken piece and another good one and switched positions to keep the old Kioti factory supplied one in the position where I broke off the original Zerk. Tried for some time to screw in the 1/8" replacement and it would not go. I tried wrenching it carefully to get it started and it wanted to tear out the threads in the hole.
Tried the old good factory one and had to chase the threads. Called my dealer to confirm exactly what is the right one and he said they are definitely metric but he too has had problems because some metric ones don't seem to work either!?
I'll probably get some from him next time I get over to his shop.
Thought I'd bring people up to date on this topic- though I still don't have any clear answers as to what exactly to buy as to pitch and thread size.:confused2: