Hot Rods vintage grease nipple

What kind of grease gun was used on this type of ******? Later ******s have a knob on the end that the gun clips onto. I replaced several that could be unscrewed, but they are integral on the spring bushings on my '33 chrysler.

 

i think old car parts suppliers like Snyder's has an adapter to use a modern grease gun on those

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/individual-grease-fittings

http://www.snydersantiqueauto.com/grease-gun-adapter

 

****** and knob used in the same sentence. LOL!!! My 12 year old sense of humor.

 

My '29 Dodge brothers has those. The gun is a push type, not very effective. Don't throw them away but replace with real fittings.

 

can't you just use a needle for that?

 

Never thought of that.

 

Yes.

 

Model A Ford used this type. They do make an adapter from a modern grease gun.

 

Any Model A place-Mac's, Snyder's, Tam's all carry the adapter

 

But em all together and..... OUCH !

 

Have one. It makes putting grease in a leaky steering box so much easier.

 

That is for an oil gun not a grease gun. Made to be lubricated with heavy oil. There is an oil gun to lubricate them. It pushes against the fitting, it does not lock on. The end of the grease gun is spring loaded and telescopes into itself applying the correct pressure when you push on it.

 

That p***es the pencil test.

 

That certainly is a fine example.

 

Great, thanks. Any particular oil gun?

 

Adapter, Needle Tip
Part Number: 05-042
UPC Number: 028893050421

• For chain saws, universal joints, bicycles. Etc. For hand operated grease guns only.

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Dispenser, Needle Nose



Part Number: 05-045
UPC Number: 028893050452

• Dispenses a fine line of grease through needle nose. 3/4" adapter with 1/8" femail NPT. Use with extension or hose. 19/32" needle length. .046" tip diameter and .219" body diameter. For hand operated grease guns only.

Grease is oil bound up in soap. For the type of grease fitting you depicted (your ***le got attention)
I've found it difficult to get lube into the fitting and where it eventually needs to go, with out using an accessory like one of these. If you get the first one you need to get a good high pressure coupler or you get a mess.

Good luck,
Larry
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Oh sorry, I thought this was going to be another Jungle Pam thread. As you were.

 

That fitting is called an Alemite fitting.

 

http://www.macsautoparts.com/ford_m...work-with-original-style-grease-fittings.html