Need help with zerks....

[loveshisallis]

I got a couple of 1/4 " zerks missing from the back hitch on my D-17. When I tried to thread new ones in they stripped out. When they were in however, i tried to grease, and pumped, then they popped out.

Soooooooo, hows about the best way to fix this and get it right?

Thanks a bunch

 

[Anonymous-0]

I have went oversize and also tack welded standard size in stripped hole. Both worked well, you could also heli-coil the holes which would probably be the most proper way. Best of luck.

 

[Anonymous-0]

there are several sizes of zerks, with different threads. try another size. Bob

 

[Kentb of SWMO]

The 1/4" zerks a 1/4" x 28 thread. you could HELI-COIL the hole or enlarge to 1/8" pipe.

Kent

 

[Anonymous-0]

Before you replace the zerk CLEAN the hole!!!, use a small drill to get the dirt out and then squirt some of your favorite penetrant in to loosen what you couldn't dig out, then pump it FULL of grease.

 

[5B Ranch]

Stupid question of the day - what's a zerk?

 

[Anonymous-0]

If all else fails go to a good implement or auto
parts store where they have a good selection of
zerks. You can get"drive in styles" in several
sizes or otherwise you may have to retap. Chuck

 

[Dr.Dan]

a grease fitting...no question is dumb...this is how we learn.

VBR, Dan

 

[Anonymous-0]

THE ZERKS MAY BE OF THE TAP IN TYPE.LOOKS LIKE THEY ARE THREADED,BUT THEY ARE NOT. I DON'T KNOW IF THIS APPLIES TO AC TRACTORS.

 

[5B Ranch]

Wow - I have never heard that term. I always just called them nipples. Learn something new every day.

Thanks!