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04-09-2015, 02:55 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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Wet Bolts
Tried to lube the web bolts yesterday and got nowhere. Seemed like my greasegun would not grab the zerk fitting, and even when held tight against the fitting, could not get grease in. What is the secret?
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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04-09-2015, 04:02 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Pensacola (mail forward service)
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They are hard to get a gun on fully to allow grease to flow. I did change out some of them with angled zerks so that I could grease them without a flexible hose for the gun. You might just take a zerk out to see if grease can flow through it. I didn't have to do this...half of my zerks were missing when I did my first grease job and others were only finger tight. John
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04-09-2015, 04:26 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Copperas Cove
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M.O.C. #12096
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If you have an air compressor, go to Harbor Frght and get an air powered grease gun. That solved all my problems from getting the head to stay on to getting grease to go into the bolt.
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04-09-2015, 06:43 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Box Elder
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After busting my knuckles trying to get my new grease gun nozzle loose from a zerk, I did a little research on the issue. I discovered that the nozzles are adjustable. The instructions I found say the nozzle can be screwed/unscrewed a little to tighten or loosen how tight the nozzle grabs the zerk fitting. Possibly, the end of the nozzle on your grease gun was a little too loose and was not gripping the zerk tight enough.
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Bob & Becky
2012 3402RL
2012 Chevy 2500HD D/A CC 4WD
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04-09-2015, 09:36 AM
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Montana Master
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Location: Hanover
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by rohrmann
After busting my knuckles trying to get my new grease gun nozzle loose from a zerk, I did a little research on the issue. I discovered that the nozzles are adjustable. The instructions I found say the nozzle can be screwed/unscrewed a little to tighten or loosen how tight the nozzle grabs the zerk fitting. Possibly, the end of the nozzle on your grease gun was a little too loose and was not gripping the zerk tight enough.
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That is something I didn't know! Thanks.
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04-09-2015, 11:26 AM
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Montana Master
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If all else fails, get some 45 degree zerks and some red locktight.
On mine the tire almost needs to be removed to get my gun on so they will take grease. If you pull a tire and still can not get grease in, pull the wet bolt and see where the hole in it is. It should be either at 9 or 3.
The bolt has serrations on the head end and you can NOT turn it installed. It has to be partially removed to be able to turn it.
Jim
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04-09-2015, 02:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
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You might try jacking up the Monty just a little to take some weight off the side you're working on. Some have the same problem with full weight on the suspension.
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Michelle & Ann
2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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04-09-2015, 04:59 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by jlb27537
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On mine the tire almost needs to be removed to get my gun on so they will take grease.
Jim
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This is why I installed mine with the zerk on the inside. Have to get my fat A** under the axles but gives unobstructed access to the zerk. Jim
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2009 Ram 2500
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04-10-2015, 02:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
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M.O.C. #12156
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Thanks to all for the suggestions
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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