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The Mud Pit => Wrenching => Topic started by: HOT-ROD on March 13, 2008, 03:00:18 AM

Title: broken grease fitting
Post by: HOT-ROD on March 13, 2008, 03:00:18 AM

i was lubeing up ole peggy ;D, and noticed that the rear drive shaft zerk(sp) had been "wheeled" off.  8)

so any one have anything small enough to get it out? i dont want to just drill it. then tap a new hole.

-Jon

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: Axle on March 13, 2008, 03:07:26 AM

You could try a small easy-out first.  I'm sure someone has one.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: Rebell Bull on March 13, 2008, 03:13:36 AM

yep thats what you do, small easy out, she will come right out. The shop dosn't have any, they all got broke. I might, I got to look in the tool box

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: albsvx on March 13, 2008, 03:14:38 AM

generally grease fittings aren't all that "tight" ... every one I've snapped, I've been able to get out with just a small flathead screwdriver grabbing onto the rough edges of whatever is left.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: rocket on March 13, 2008, 04:30:52 AM

i have a small easy-out some where.  aslo craftsman has a kit that works well for loose broken stuff

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: HOT-ROD on March 13, 2008, 04:49:51 AM

huh, well, it's 12 yrs old. so i'll see what i can do.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: rocket on March 13, 2008, 12:20:25 PM

I just have to find it!  It shouldn't be that hard to find, i've only got stuff in 6-10 different locations in my garage!

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: Doball on March 13, 2008, 01:27:29 PM

I've got a set you can use, call me this weekend. As far as drilling and taping, There are press in zerks for all size holes.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: HOT-ROD on March 15, 2008, 03:56:36 AM

i am going to try to tackle it while i am at the cruise day. that way if something happens, we'll be at a parts store. lol.

but i am sure it is simple, i just want to try to preserve the threads while i can.

thanks mike. if i can find some time, i will def call.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: CnoteTJ on March 21, 2008, 04:17:29 PM

got some nice new tap sets at the shop i could prob. borrow one for the weekend. 

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: Axle on March 22, 2008, 01:54:15 AM

I'll bring Alex's easy out set that have tomorrow so you can fix this.

Title: Re: broken grease fitting
Post by: HOT-ROD on March 22, 2008, 03:17:31 AM

i have been so busy with the change of command.

i forgot all about it lol.

i do appreciate everyone's offer and i'll be ready to knock it out.