Do Honda ATVS have grease fittings?
Honda does use an oil impregnated bushing on it’s a-arms. However, if you have the initiative, you can make things much better, and much easier to maintain if you add zerks to your a-arms.
Are there different types of grease fittings?
There are three major thread types for grease fittings: metric, taper or parallel, and unified. M5, M6, M7, M8, and M10 are common metric threads. British standard pipe (BSP), pipe thread fine (PTF), and national pipe thread fine (NPTF) fittings use tapered or parallel threads.
What size is a standard grease fitting?
1/4″‑28
Do grease Zerks come in different sizes?
There are Metric grease zerks. Seems they come in sizes like M6, M8 and M10. More good news.
Why is it called a Zerk fitting?
The Zerk design, named after Oscar Zerk, used a fitting much smaller than the Alemite pin-type and did not lock the hose coupler or hand gun and fitting together. Instead, the seal between them was maintained by the pressure of a pushing action when the operator applied the coupler to the fitting.
Are John Deere grease fittings metric?
21 assorted metric grease fittings in nine of the most popular styles and sizes are contained in an easy-to-handle, sturdy plastic box with six separately labeled and illustrated compartments. John Deere grease fittings are manufactured to the most stringent quality standards and are heat-treated to SAE specifications.
Do they make metric grease Zerks?
Metric Grease Fittings are available in both regular and stainless steel. Metric Grease Fittings are also referred to as Metric Zerk Fittings, Metric Lubrication Fittings, Metric Hydraulic Fittings, and Metric Zerks.
What does ZERK mean?
zerk in American English (zɜrk ) noun. a small metal fitting through which grease can be inserted into a mechanical joint that requires periodic lubrication.
Are Zerk fittings universal?
Zerk Fittings may be all the same But I have Had Many that would either NOT Go On or had a Heck of a Time Getting it Off. It May Be the Fitting on the Gun, But rarely does it (the Job) Come out Satisfactorily, I think some may be a Metric size Zerk or Gun End But I never seem to Have the right Combo.
Are grease nipples all the same size?
Are all grease guns the same size? There is effectively just one size. There are some other weird ones out there, the common being button head I believe, but if it looks like a standard grease zerk it is going to be the standard size.
How do you remove drive type grease fittings?
Re: Drive-in type grease fitting removal? I agree – turn it from side to side and pry upwards and it should come out. If it does break off just drive the new one in over the remainder of the old one. Or you can drill it out.
How do you clean a clogged Zerk fitting?
If you’re looking for a do-it-yourself solution, try taking the Zerk off and digging around with a wire or a welding rod to clear any clogs. You can use a penetrating oil to help loosen things up and blast some air on it to clear it out.
Why does my grease gun get stuck in the fitting?
Grease guns get stuck on fittings due to clogged zerk fittings which don’t let the grease pass through and cause a pressure build up that prevents them from releasing. So to get it unstuck unscrews the hose or hardline from the gun which will release the pressure and allow it to come off.