Looking for a Good Lever Action Grease Gun

[SubLGT]

I have owned perhaps 4 or 5 lever action grease guns over the last 4 decades, and they were all disappointing in one way or another. After only a little bit of use, they all seem to lose prime, and no longer pump. And getting them to pump again seems to be nearly impossible.

Is there a trick to repriming a cartridge (14oz) type lever action grease gun?

Anything on the market that is dependable and not a PITA to use? Or are they all junk from China?

The brands I am aware of are Plews, Lincoln, and Alemite

 

[Ramblejam]

I gave up on lever units long ago.

How much greasing are you doing? Air operated models are inexpensive, require minimal compressor, and make the job that much less of a chore.

 

[65f100]

Alemite 1056-SE4

 

[NHGUY]

Put the coupler up against some rubber to seal it off and stroke the lever a few times.Seems air is drawn in on the upstroke.

 

[The motor guy]

I have three of them and they're all worthless unless you know how to loosen the bleeder valve at the top.

 

[The motor guy]

Haven't had any problems with them.

 

[Chris142]

I will 2nd the air operated ones. I will never go back to the lever ones

 

[Donald]

Originally Posted By: SubLGT
I have owned perhaps 4 or 5 lever action grease guns over the last 4 decades, and they were all disappointing in one way or another. After only a little bit of use, they all seem to lose prime, and no longer pump. And getting them to pump again seems to be nearly impossible.

Is there a trick to repriming a cartridge (14oz) type lever action grease gun?

Anything on the market that is dependable and not a PITA to use? Or are they all junk from China?

The brands I am aware of are Plews, Lincoln, and Alemite


Are you bleeding them properly?

Lincoln makes a good grease gun.

 

[Trav]

Get a McNaught, its made in Australia and the only one that's worth buying these day. The good old brands, Lincoln, Alemite, etc are all Chicom or India made garbage.

http://www.lubricationequipmentonline.com/category/G001/Grease-Dispensing-Equipment.html

 

[expat]

Originally Posted By: Trav
Get a McNaught, its made in Australia and the only one that's worth buying these day. The good old brands, Lincoln, Alemite, etc are all Chicom or India made garbage.

http://www.lubricationequipmentonline.com/category/G001/Grease-Dispensing-Equipment.html


I have an Alemite and it has been great for 30 years. But then it was bought 30 years ago!
Perhaps they are not so good now.

 

[Warstud]

Maybe your not refilling the cartridge right. I thought it was self explanatory and was doing it wrong myself until I read the directions .

Here's how it's done>>>

 

[Trav]

Your right they are no as good, not even close.
USA made Lincoln and Alemite guns are only related to the new ones by name. The McNaught is the same quality as the old USA guns.

 

[Lapham3]

I still use the guns I bought in the 60's-70's and all are fine. Maybe they like greasing cars of their same vintage better? My last greasable cars are mid 80's GM and then my wife's '93 Grand Cherokee. The newer stuff is sealed. I've always liked Lisle products-maybe they still make a quality gun? '

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: Ramblejam
I gave up on lever units long ago.

How much greasing are you doing?….


Very little. Just the snow blower, hand truck, and wheel barrows.

 

[SubLGT]

Originally Posted By: motor_oil_madman
I have three of them and they're all worthless unless you know how to loosen the bleeder valve at the top.


Thanks for pointing out the obvious. You can pat yourself on the back now.

 

[Merkava_4]

Originally Posted By: SubLGT
Is there a trick to repriming a cartridge (14oz) type lever action grease gun?


1. Pull the plunger all the way out to the lock position
2. Loosen bleeder screw (do not take it all the way out!)
3. Unlock plunger and let it push the grease
4. Observe grease squeezing out past the bleeder screw
5. Close bleeder screw

Do not try to pack a grease gun with grease without the cartridge - you'll get all kinds of air pockets if you do.

I prefer Lincoln grease guns.

 

[Joe_Power]

I have a Milwaukee 18V grease gun. Two actually, along with a bunch of other Milwaukee 18V tools. Drop some coin, and get one. You can thank me later..

 

[Merkava_4]

You guys ever hear of Kamasa tools ? I just now found this:

LINK

 

[Joe_Power]

 

[Lapham3]

If I was a pro, I might do that Milwaukee, but not enough need for the #. That's more $ than my Milwaukee 18v 1/2" impact cost me!