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How do you clean a grease Zerk fitting?

How do you clean a grease Zerk fitting?

Keep grease fittings and pins clean and clear of dirt, debris and hardened grease so they remain effective.

  1. Spray a petroleum-based spray lube onto a grease fitting or grease fitting pin, then wipe it off with a rag.
  2. Heat up clogged grease fittings and pins with a standard hair dryer or a heat gun on the low setting.

Why do grease guns get stuck on Zerk fittings?

Grease guns get stuck on fittings due to clogged zerk fittings which don’t let the grease pass through and cause a pressure build up that prevents them from releasing. So to get it unstuck unscrews the hose or hardline from the gun which will release the pressure and allow it to come off.

What is the Zerk Zapper grease fitting tool used for?

The Zerk Zapper. The Zerk Zapper Tool is a simple yet amazing tool used to clean and unclog the grease fittings on farm machinery, construction equipment and industrial machinery. Anyone who greases any kind of equipment will appreciate this tool.

Are there any 90 degree grease fittings on the market?

Keadic 205 Pieces Metric Hydraulic Grease Fitting Assortment Kit, M6 M8 M10 Straight and Angled Standard Grease Gun Fittings with Grease Fittings Caps Red Blue & Black (Straight, 45 Degree, 90 Degree) . Only 18 left in stock – order soon.

What do you use to clean grease fittings?

They are often called “Zerk fittings” in honor of the inventor. Keep grease fittings and pins clean and clear of dirt, debris and hardened grease so they remain effective. Spray a petroleum-based spray lube onto a grease fitting or grease fitting pin, then wipe it off with a rag.

Where can I find grease fittings on my car?

When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. Touch device users, explore by touch or with swipe gestures. Grease fittings, otherwise known as Zerk fittings, allow your suspension parts to be greased. They are commonly found on ball joints, tie rod ends, pitman arms, and sway bar bushings.