Zerk Twerk

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Finally got to my zerks today on my 27 hr 2610. Ever since I first did zerks on my 47 Ford 1 ton...50 years ago have always hated the dam things. This was my first try with a locking attachment for the end of the flexible hose and like I figured it hardly made the job any more easy. I guess there are none under the tractor which is nice. But, I am a big fan of sealed anything that involves dirty petroleum products of any kind. And as a mechanic. believe it or not, among many other things, I have done my share. The loader seemed to work smoother after the job, or was that just wishful thinking?
 

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What attachment do you have for the gun? I have the lock and lube and couldn’t be happier with it.
 
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Finally got to my zerks today on my 27 hr 2610. Ever since I first did zerks on my 47 Ford 1 ton...50 years ago have always hated the dam things. This was my first try with a locking attachment for the end of the flexible hose and like I figured it hardly made the job any more easy. I guess there are none under the tractor which is nice. But, I am a big fan of sealed anything that involves dirty petroleum products of any kind. And as a mechanic. believe it or not, among many other things, I have done my share. The loader seemed to work smoother after the job, or was that just wishful thinking?
Could be more than wishful thinking. Loader pins are about the least sealed thing on the machine. They love grease like a fat kid loves ice cream. And I was a fat kid so I can attest that’s a LOT. Feed them well and often and they’ll stay happy, healthy, and grit free for a long time. Don’t feed them well and often, the sockets will get worn and sloppy from friction and grit which is bad, bad, bad.
 
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I think you prolly missed a couple under the tractor omh.....brake and clutch for thoughts.
 

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Finally got to my zerks today on my 27 hr 2610. Ever since I first did zerks on my 47 Ford 1 ton...50 years ago have always hated the dam things. This was my first try with a locking attachment for the end of the flexible hose and like I figured it hardly made the job any more easy. I guess there are none under the tractor which is nice. But, I am a big fan of sealed anything that involves dirty petroleum products of any kind. And as a mechanic. believe it or not, among many other things, I have done my share. The loader seemed to work smoother after the job, or was that just wishful thinking?
My loader definitely gets quieter after lubing. Your tractor is similar to my B2650, so doesn't it have a zerk under the platform for the brake pedals pivot?
 

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Get one of the cordless jobbers and you can hold the hose on the zerk with a latex gloved hand and press the trigger on the gun with the other clean hand.
 

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What attachment do you have for the gun? I have the lock and lube and couldn’t be happier with it.
It's funny, but not long ago before the Kubota, I changed back to a solid pipe attachment after years of using flexible hose. The problem with all of them is leakage and waste of grease. Because you can use the gun to press down on the zerk (if it not in a inconvenient location that needs a hose) you can put a lot of pressure on the zerk. I experienced less wastage and less mess, which also wastes your time unless you are a slop and don't give a rats azz of grease all over the place. I bought 2 different lock and lubes, maybe this is a cheap one.
 

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I am always surprised at the stories of people who have fights with zerk-fittings. I have an ordinary lever-type grease-gun (5 of them actually) and use hoses and ordinary ends and never have any problems unless it’s a failed zerk which has frozen-shut. (In which case it can be either replaced or one of those grease-fitting-rejuvinators you hit with a mallet. I prefer to replace them if possible.)

The collet inside the end of the ordinary grease-gun nipple is the problem for most folks I believe. If it is adjusted properly (and doesn’t have the bejeezus forcefully tightened of it) then it should be a simple and dependable tool. The nipple should be easily adjustable by hand if properly used, such that it will “snap” onto the zerk, feed the grease, then snap off again.
 
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When I saw the Lock N Lube ads I figured just another gimmick. Finally broke down and gave it a try and now own two of the tips and one grease gun from Lock N Lube. Great products. I keep one gun for tractor and the other gun for everything else with gen purpose grease in it. Can't say enough for LNL!. Check the manual for a couple zerks under the platform that you are missing with grease like others stated.
 
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Matt Ellerbee

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This is the real thing, all others are knock offs. I bought one to try at work, mechanic over a county park and rec division, it has held up great. Bought 3 more to put on the guys guns on their trucks and eventually bought one for home along with a new lever gun from them.
 
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I'm another happy user of Lock-N-Lube.
 

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I am always surprised at the stories of people who have fights with zerk-fittings. I have an ordinary lever-type grease-gun (5 of them actually) and use hoses and ordinary ends and never have any problems unless it’s a failed zerk which has frozen-shut. (In which case it can be either replaced or one of those grease-fitting-rejuvinators you hit with a mallet. I prefer to replace them if possible.)

The collet inside the end of the ordinary grease-gun nipple is the problem for most folks I believe. If it is adjusted properly (and doesn’t have the bejeezus forcefully tightened of it) then it should be a simple and dependable tool. The nipple should be easily adjustable by hand if properly used, such that it will “snap” onto the zerk, feed the grease, then snap off again.
Yes, the snap usually tells you it is working right. Problem seems not getting that snap sometimes for some reason, maybe adjustment which I haven't ever fooled with as far as my recollection.
 

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I have two grease guns - one with a lock-n-lube and the old style to reach where the locking chuck won't. There is a locking chuck like an air chuck, but it's $38!!!
 

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Could be more than wishful thinking. Loader pins are about the least sealed thing on the machine. They love grease like a fat kid loves ice cream. And I was a fat kid so I can attest that’s a LOT. Feed them well and often and they’ll stay happy, healthy, and grit free for a long time. Don’t feed them well and often, the sockets will get worn and sloppy from friction and grit which is bad, bad, bad.
Thanks...good info!