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Am I to assume the engineers who designed the greaseable outer bearings in combination with the spacers did not ever plan on greasing their machines? I do not see an easy way to do this despite the holes in the hubs. The holes do not line up with the fittings. It would seem the only way to do it is to remove the tracks and each wheel.
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You will have to use a "neddle fitting for your grease gun, availabe at any parts store. 6 inches will do fine. Line it up withe the center of the zerke and go for it. Good luck!Last edited by spookum; 08-04-2012, 02:17 PM.Alaska floating atvs group on face book. Fixing help and trail rides!!!!!
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85ish Argo 8x8 geo metro engine, hdi axles and 3 bearings per axle.
78 ford bronco... 460 lockers.... "Alaskan tow vehicle"
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Did u mean needle? Couldn't find nettleComment
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What you probably need is a straight rigid grease gun extension.Comment
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i have a straight, the zerk is 1/2 inch below the hole in the rim and extensionComment
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needle fitting will get you in there. @ mike, when you put wheel extensions on the HDI bearing assembly there is a hole drilled through the flange and wheel for acesing the greas zerk on HDI axels. With wheel spacers it gets so far out of alignment it really sucks!Alaska floating atvs group on face book. Fixing help and trail rides!!!!!
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85ish Argo 8x8 geo metro engine, hdi axles and 3 bearings per axle.
78 ford bronco... 460 lockers.... "Alaskan tow vehicle"
ATV = Alaska Terain VehicleComment
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Gotcha. Mine doesn't have spacers and it's still a little misalligned but managable with the straight extension at a slight angle. I guess the spacers make the angle even worse. How are you using the needle? Are you putting it through the edge of the seal on the bearing?Comment
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No no never through the side of the seal, that will distroy it. You can use the needle fitting to depress the small ball valve in the tip of the grease zirk. Is it a pain the the neck? yah. Does it work? if you push REALLY hard, hold your mouth right it works some of the time.Alaska floating atvs group on face book. Fixing help and trail rides!!!!!
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85ish Argo 8x8 geo metro engine, hdi axles and 3 bearings per axle.
78 ford bronco... 460 lockers.... "Alaskan tow vehicle"
ATV = Alaska Terain VehicleComment
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I see. The only thing I imagined with the needle fitting was that you were going through the seal and like you mentioned, that would ruin it. I didn't think about being able to get grease in the zerk with the needle. Thanks for the clarification.Comment
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Hey Atc250r,Originally posted by Atc250r View Post
I had to go to the hardware store and get 6" plumbing nipples (threaded pipe) and couplers the same dia. as the extention on the grease gun. I also had to use the slight angled tip that comes with the gun. A straight shot doesn't work. The extention on my gun is now about 12", and you should be able to line it all up, and push it on the zert by going thru the rim. I have the exact same setup as you,with a little practice you will have it down in a few min.
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On the Frontier I have been using a standard grease gun with flexible extension, insert through the holes, reach around behind the wheel and finger fit the nozzle onto the zirk, hold in place with one hand and pump with the other. Seems to be at a slight angle but locks on pumps grease. Helped to take a well used nozzle and put it in place of the newer one - easier on and off. That's my 2 cents.Comment
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I always use a needle attachment to do those not much room bewteen the grease fitting and the axle flange on the front and rearComment
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