I want to try my hand at greasing the universal joints on drive shafts/propeller shafts. What pressure should the grease gun be capable of? Pls recommend sturdy manual grease gun for this job. Also what grease to use for a warm climate?
I have been using the same Plews grease gun for 20+ years now. I would get one with a pistol grip as this will free up one hand to hold the hose onto the fitting. That is what I would get. As far as a grease, I use a multi purpose lithium based grease for chassis and driveline applications. Nothing special.I want to try my hand at greasing the universal joints on drive shafts/propeller shafts. What pressure should the grease gun be capable of? Pls recommend sturdy manual grease gun for this job. Also what grease to use for a warm climate?
I want to try my hand at greasing the universal joints on drive shafts/propeller shafts. What pressure should the grease gun be capable of? Pls recommend sturdy manual grease gun for this job. Also what grease to use for a warm climate?
That was the deal I wanted to post on that, good catch. That is a great gun.Can't beat this deal for $45 recently posted on another BITOG thread:
https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/macnaught-pistol-grip-grease-gun.375997/
Almost old man here - I've used lever style guns my entire life. Please tell me how the pistol style compares regarding hand strength needed on a stubborn agriculture zerks? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these (Pun unintended) Thank you.Cheap grease guns are nothing but trouble, buy a good one and it will last 2 lifetimes. This is one of the best on the market.
Macnaught Manual Heavy Duty Grease Gun - PN# K32-02
Manual Grease Gun by Macnaught is a heavy-duty, best in class, hand-held portable grease gun built to support harshest conditions. 10 Yr Warrantywww.macnaughtusa.com
Schaeffer's 219 NLGI 2 is perfect for this application. Not the cheapest but the stuff will last.
SynForce™ Green Waterproof Green | Schaeffer Oil
Schaeffer's Oil SynForce Green Grease is a waterproof, multi-purpose, extreme pressure grease suited for harsh working environments.www.schaefferoil.com
The only way to get through a plugged passage is to remove the pin and clean it out. I bought the special tool to open them, don't work. After using my m18 Milwaukee I won't use a hand pump ever againAlmost old man here - I've used lever style guns my entire life. Please tell me how the pistol style compares regarding hand strength needed on a stubborn agriculture zerks? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these (Pun unintended) Thank you.
This one is very easy on the hands, it was designed right and built right.Almost old man here - I've used lever style guns my entire life. Please tell me how the pistol style compares regarding hand strength needed on a stubborn agriculture zerks? I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on one of these (Pun unintended) Thank you.
Yeah somewhere I also have the thing you hit with a hammer and is supposed to open up a clogged fitting. I've never used it and always wondered if they actually work. Sounds like probably not!!The only way to get through a plugged passage is to remove the pin and clean it out. I bought the special tool to open them, don't work. After using my m18 Milwaukee I won't use a hand pump ever again
Lock n lube has something like that. I don't have it so I'm not sure if it works.Yeah somewhere I also have the thing you hit with a hammer and is supposed to open up a clogged fitting. I've never used it and always wondered if they actually work. Sounds like probably not!!
I have an Alemite 555-E that I bought years ago from Lock N Lube. It has always worked very well.We use a Milwaukee M18 electric gun with a Lock-N-Lube nozzle at the shop. Manual John Deere heavy duty pistol grip goes in the truck, but that's just a rebranded Alemite model 555-E.
These grease tube shortages are starting to get annoying though. I might have to look into spending the money on a bulk fill system to use 35lb buckets.