Grease Fitting

[The Tuul Crib 7,332]

 I have nasty squeaks on this old 312 -8  and close inspection the small hole is supposed to be a point to just oil, well by the  looks of the inside of the pedal you would have to use a whole bottle of oil. Has anyone ever put a grease fitting on these? 

[KC9KAS 4,741]

I imagine you can put a grease fitting anywhere that you can successfully tap threads.

It is bound to make less squeaking and work smoother!

[Tankman 3,515]

1/4-28 tap. Grease sounds like a great idea. Go for it! 

 

You might consider drilling a new hole, tap, add your zerk fitting. 

My ‘90 520-8 has grease fittings on both pedals.

Edited October 16, 2018 by Tankman

[The Tuul Crib 7,332]

So in the world of metric fittings bolts and nuts can I find an American Standard grease fitting? 

[JAinVA 4,619]

Any NAPA.The small ones need to be tapped 1/4-28 straight thread.The fitting is tapered and will seal in about a turn and a half.I just bought an assortment kit of them on the bidding site.Cheap and you will have plenty.If you are missing a grease fitting on the base of a gear reduction steering set up they are tap ins.

[Tankman 3,515]

1 hour ago, JAinVA said:

Any NAPA.The small ones need to be tapped 1/4-28 straight thread.The fitting is tapered and will seal in about a turn and a half.I just bought an assortment kit of them on the bidding site.Cheap and you will have plenty.If you are missing a grease fitting on the base of a gear reduction steering set up they are tap ins.

Did the same, good to have on hand .  On the front axle I use a 45 degree zerk. Why?

Have seen too many broken zerk fittings in that location. Thankfully most are easy to remove with a small Easy-Out, also in my tool box.

JAinVA has 'em too I bet. 

 

OK JA, what grease do you use?

[JAinVA 4,619]

Ground down 1/8"  lathe tool bit to remove  things like broke fittings.Hard and with sharps edges.I like Lucas Tacky Red.