Just put new joints in my front axles and they came with those flat fittings. Thx for the video, wasn’t sure if that was how I had to do it or not. But now I know it’s gonna work 👍👍
That's 2 new ones on me, first off I never saw U joints with the grease fittings in the end like the first one you did. Second I never knew the needle greaser was in existence, how ever it does remind me of the nose greasers on chainsaws that had the roller nose.
I think this is exactly what I am looking for, hard to reach grease points, nipples as we call them in 🇬🇧 on the front UJ’s on my Land Rover Defender are a pain, great video, thank you.
Yeah I dont think that is a "needle" nozzle in America either....because there is also an actual "needle" nozzle that is much skinnier and doesnt have a rubber tip. It looks like a large needle and has an angled tip. It could easily be used to stab someone whereas this could not. We have some tractors that use them, and they will poke through my gloves when I'm not careful.
A nice video I just bought some u-joints for my 1995 dodge 1500 from moog and it has this type of oil greaser and I have never heard of them or seen them so what do I do check TH-cam and your video came out keep doing good content
Thank you--I just bought some u-joints that had that same weird little grease fitting (that no regular gun would attach to). I didn't know what the heck to do with them!! Now hopefully I can find that needle somewhere today!
thanks for showing this.. when they said it used a needle nozzle.. i got the "needle" one.. and stuck it in the small hole I could find.. I was doing it wrong.. lol.. btw do you recommend the style of grease gun you have for this kind of application or do you think the smaller ones would be a much better choice?
I like the smaller ones as they can be operated with one hand, and are easy to maneuver in tight places However, they do not hold a lot of grease compared to the larger guns. I have a few of both size(s accumulated over the years), and I generally use the larger one when I run across a fitting that dried grease inside needs more pressure (both hands) to force open. Sometimes one just has to replace the fitting though.
What kind of grease did you use? Is there a difference between the grease used for bearing/hubs and the u joint one? I heard that you’re not supposed to mix greases made up of different compulounds….
I have always used a good brand of high temperature wheel bearing grease for both applications. You want the high temperature grease because of the stress and heat from friction.
i was greasing a forklift and came across a flush grease fitting with a bigger ball bearing in the middle. tried hitting it with my needle tip and it just came running out the side of the ball. any idea of what adapter i should be using?
In the past I was able to raise one side of the rear of the car and put the trans in neutral. Then I turned the rear tire and watched as the drive line moved and was able to find a wider spot to get to the nipple. I think that is what you are asking. This can be dangerous as the vehicle must not be able roll or fall in any way. Also if the driveline was repaired and the nipple put in, say backwards then the grease gun will have no way to get to it. Probably have to remove the drive line to get to that nipple...and then change it.
I know this is an older video, but thanks. Straight to the point, very informative.
Back in the 60s there were special adapters for hard to reach fittings but i have not seen them. This needle nose works. Good video. Thanks
Thanks for sharing this video. The Lincoln part worked great to grease hard to reach u-joint fittings. Its also available at OReillys.
You are very welcome!
I didnt know these worked on zerks! Sweet info, thanks for showing us that.
It surprised me as well.
That is awesome! Just ordered one. Getting that conventional fitting into a cramped u joint is awful. Hope it works..thank you sir!!
It truly is a good fitting for those times the others won't work. Thanks!
Just put new joints in my front axles and they came with those flat fittings. Thx for the video, wasn’t sure if that was how I had to do it or not. But now I know it’s gonna work 👍👍
Very Welcome. It is a handy go to tool. Thanks!
Drill and tap one cap on each u joint and it’s a lot easier to grease your u joints for ever and it’s the bomb !!!
Thanks! Great recommendation.
I’m at Bomgaars and they didn’t have what I needed. Your video made a sale! Thank you sooooooo much!
That was very helpful. Struggling with a hard to reach fitting in a rotary mower and this might be the answer! Thanks!
Hoping this will work on my bush hog U-joints ... the zerks seem too big for standard grease couplers. BIG THANKS!!!!
So that's what it's for. Looking to buy a grease gun and was wondering what the needle nozzle fitting was for. Thanks for your helpful video.
looks like it can be used everywhere
That's 2 new ones on me, first off I never saw U joints with the grease fittings in the end like the first one you did. Second I never knew the needle greaser was in existence, how ever it does remind me of the nose greasers on chainsaws that had the roller nose.
Yes, I was quite concerned when I put that u-joint in that I may not be able to grease it. I think some older Chevys used this type.
This is great for hard to reach U-Joint zert fittings. Thanks for the video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks I will try this and I never thought there was a hole to put grease there
Glad I could help
I think this is exactly what I am looking for, hard to reach grease points, nipples as we call them in 🇬🇧 on the front UJ’s on my Land Rover Defender are a pain, great video, thank you.
Thanks...it does have its uses.
Yeah I dont think that is a "needle" nozzle in America either....because there is also an actual "needle" nozzle that is much skinnier and doesnt have a rubber tip. It looks like a large needle and has an angled tip. It could easily be used to stab someone whereas this could not. We have some tractors that use them, and they will poke through my gloves when I'm not careful.
NO WAY!!!! This is what I need for my 454 1991 dually!!!!
Yep, it solves some of those mystery grease nipples.
Thank you for the video, great close up photography!
Many thanks!
Great job, I’ve used that type of tip for years, it’s great for hard to reach places.
Totally agree!
Where can i get one from ?
@@jameelhakim4441 unfortunately you can’t, they were a test case with mixed results. When I have time I’ll do a follow-up.
Thanks for this. Excellent video. 👍
Your video really helped me a lot...thanks master 🙏
What I was looking for , Thanks for the help
I'm done House Mous'n around lol love that saying.
A nice video I just bought some u-joints for my 1995 dodge 1500 from moog and it has this type of oil greaser and I have never heard of them or seen them so what do I do check TH-cam and your video came out keep doing good content
Glad to have helped!
Brilliant video thanks, so why don’t they tell you this when they sell these needle nosed grease guns?
Thanks for the video, I was wondering 💭 how that was done.
Thank you--I just bought some u-joints that had that same weird little grease fitting (that no regular gun would attach to). I didn't know what the heck to do with them!! Now hopefully I can find that needle somewhere today!
you can find these needles with us if you require such needles you can reply me back I will share you the contact details
They are called needle zerks.
HOORAY 😀 I BOUGHT THE RIGHT ONE. !!!!!!
Very good video, excelente. Thank you
Glad you liked it!
Thats a handy dandy tool. Did the job nicely
Thanks for the video I've been trying to do this job with an AutoZone needle syringe type needle and all the grease keeps coming out
You are welcome!
thanks that is what i needed to know
You are very welcome!
Excellent thank you
Glad it was helpful!
Just what I need thanks
Great video, this is Tutorial was very helpful, Thank You.
Thanks Joe for the nice comment!
thanks for showing this.. when they said it used a needle nozzle.. i got the "needle" one.. and stuck it in the small hole I could find.. I was doing it wrong.. lol.. btw do you recommend the style of grease gun you have for this kind of application or do you think the smaller ones would be a much better choice?
I like the smaller ones as they can be operated with one hand, and are easy to maneuver in tight places However, they do not hold a lot of grease compared to the larger guns. I have a few of both size(s accumulated over the years), and I generally use the larger one when I run across a fitting that dried grease inside needs more pressure (both hands) to force open. Sometimes one just has to replace the fitting though.
Thank you so much!
Glad it helped!
What kind of grease did you use? Is there a difference between the grease used for bearing/hubs and the u joint one? I heard that you’re not supposed to mix greases made up of different compulounds….
I have always used a good brand of high temperature wheel bearing grease for both applications. You want the high temperature grease because of the stress and heat from friction.
Very nice
Your tool tip appears to be hard rubber... is it? The tool link goes to one that appears to be all metal.
Sorry for the confusion. The tip is solid metal, no rubber. Looks like rubber, but not.
If it's that simple, I want to do the same to my vehicle today.
i was greasing a forklift and came across a flush grease fitting with a bigger ball bearing in the middle. tried hitting it with my needle tip and it just came running out the side of the ball. any idea of what adapter i should be using?
Sorry, I do not.
Pretty cool man.! This is a great diy video!
Thanks Pappy! It turned out this tool did very well. I really though I would end up with grease everywhere but where I wanted it.
Never saw a u joint with any kind of hole like that, what vehicle is it?
1987 F150 4x4. Yep, pretty much my first impression as well.
so how to grease a nipple inside a uni joint where the space between is to small for the head of the grease gun to fit into!!!
In the past I was able to raise one side of the rear of the car and put the trans in neutral. Then I turned the rear tire and watched as the drive line moved and was able to find a wider spot to get to the nipple. I think that is what you are asking. This can be dangerous as the vehicle must not be able roll or fall in any way. Also if the driveline was repaired and the nipple put in, say backwards then the grease gun will have no way to get to it. Probably have to remove the drive line to get to that nipple...and then change it.
does that have a rubber tip ?
No it is metal.
Nice little tutorial Steve....thanks for sharing!
Thanks Corkboard. I am still working on those Koalafications!😀
what kind of equipment you are trying to grease?
Is there a certain kind of grease or just the grease in the tube.
Use the grease that comes in a tube that you are used to using. A good wheel bearing grease should be sufficient.
Thank you Sir 🫡
Very Welcome.
Where can I get one of those nozzles?
Check the links below the discription.
I tried one of these fittings but the grease just squirts out around the tip . None goes in the fitting
@Deadbuck73 Sorry it did not work for you. Maybe the grease ripple is clogged with old dryed grease
@@SteveAZ711 I’m not sure. I’m going to have to look closer at it. I was thinking it could be the grease tip is cheap too… I don’t know…
thank you
My Pleasure!
What vehicle did you do this to?
1987 Ford F150 i6 4x4
That is called a needle zerck fitting.
Sold! lol
Thank you
You are very welcome !