The Tuul Crib 7,333 #1 Posted October 16, 2018 I have nasty squeaks on this old 312 -8 and close inspection the small hole is supposed to be a point to just oil, well by the looks of the inside of the pedal you would have to use a whole bottle of oil. Has anyone ever put a grease fitting on these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KC9KAS 4,741 #2 Posted October 16, 2018 I imagine you can put a grease fitting anywhere that you can successfully tap threads. It is bound to make less squeaking and work smoother! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #3 Posted October 16, 2018 (edited) 1/4-28 tap. Grease sounds like a great idea. Go for it! You might consider drilling a new hole, tap, add your zerk fitting. My ‘90 520-8 has grease fittings on both pedals. Edited October 16, 2018 by Tankman 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,333 #4 Posted October 16, 2018 So in the world of metric fittings bolts and nuts can I find an American Standard grease fitting? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #5 Posted October 16, 2018 Any NAPA.The small ones need to be tapped 1/4-28 straight thread.The fitting is tapered and will seal in about a turn and a half.I just bought an assortment kit of them on the bidding site.Cheap and you will have plenty.If you are missing a grease fitting on the base of a gear reduction steering set up they are tap ins. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tankman 3,516 #6 Posted October 17, 2018 1 hour ago, JAinVA said: Any NAPA.The small ones need to be tapped 1/4-28 straight thread.The fitting is tapered and will seal in about a turn and a half.I just bought an assortment kit of them on the bidding site.Cheap and you will have plenty.If you are missing a grease fitting on the base of a gear reduction steering set up they are tap ins. Did the same, good to have on hand . On the front axle I use a 45 degree zerk. Why? Have seen too many broken zerk fittings in that location. Thankfully most are easy to remove with a small Easy-Out, also in my tool box. JAinVA has 'em too I bet. OK JA, what grease do you use? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JAinVA 4,619 #7 Posted October 17, 2018 Ground down 1/8" lathe tool bit to remove things like broke fittings.Hard and with sharps edges.I like Lucas Tacky Red. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites