Redav72 230 #1 Posted July 22, 2023 Hey Team, I have a 42” deck and I’m greasing the spindles for the first time. 2 of the three are refusing to take new grease. I pulled the fitting off and confirmed that the fitting itself is not at fault. Under the fitting is a fair bit of congealed grease. I sprayed some PBlaster and got a column of aged grease back. However when I attempt to add more grease to the spindle I’m stopped after one pump. Any way to flush the spindle of the old stuff? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 63,529 #2 Posted July 22, 2023 I’ve had plenty of greaseables get clogged solid from lack of grease maintenance. A little heat from a MAP gas torch and it should get soft enough to pass through again. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,176 #3 Posted July 22, 2023 This may not apply to your deck 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeM 7,886 #4 Posted July 22, 2023 like pullstart said some heat and I have also put oil in the grease gun and pumped it into bearings then flush with new grease. Also, those spindles are pretty easy to take apart. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rick 238 #5 Posted July 22, 2023 I had a spindle that wouldn't take grease and found that the hole was blocker per the service bulletin. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redav72 230 #6 Posted July 23, 2023 points to @gwest_ca, that did it. Thanks. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #7 Posted July 23, 2023 @Redav72 good follow up on that , thumbs up to all the members giving insight to the issue , also think its great that the original intent was to lubricate related bearings , keep it lubricated , pete 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redav72 230 #8 Posted July 24, 2023 12 hours ago, peter lena said: @Redav72 good follow up on that , thumbs up to all the members giving insight to the issue , also think its great that the original intent was to lubricate related bearings , keep it lubricated , pete Thanks Pete. Hey I've been meaning to ask. When you say "your preferred penetrating oil" for paint care, what is your preferred brand? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,970 #9 Posted July 24, 2023 @Redav72 when dealing with any neglected paint , faded / chalky , my first thought is stopping whats going on , MARVEL MYSTERY OIL , is good , also like KROIL OIL, any penetrating oil in aerosol form , will quickly cut thru the grunge and get into seaming metal cinnections. let it sit a day , prefably in a heat , sun , so the metal gets hot and draws in the lubricant . wipe that down clean cloth , do it again , those 2 coats will typically break thru the grunge , and you will notice a possible shiene breaking thru. like a 6" electric palm buffer , with any cleaner wax , makes it easy / simple . try an experimental area , to see effects , and what steps you did to get to shinny paint. once you find that , go at it in , small steps . also like 303 brand vinyl care , for plastic / seat recovery . having done this many times , don,t even think about it , just do it , regularly wipe down my horses with clean oil sprayed cloth , they just pop with color , very easy to do . anything else , just ask , get shinny , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
