Posted by Billy NY on April 06, 2020 at 05:59:48 from (74.70.87.149):
So, I had some time to work on my backhoe, maintenance etc. I came across 2 fittings that won't take grease. 1st one is the inner and upper pin on one of the stabilizer arms. Nice tight pin, not all that critical, but it'll bug me until it takes grease like it should. Same one on the other side, was really difficult and although I could pump the lever gun, it was hard, it did take some, but did not come out the sides.
The one that won't take it, I actually bent the darned grease gun handle, not thinking, ok, this is not going to go, and you can usually see the back pressure if you look closely, of course something had to give. Newer auto parts store gun, I straightened it pretty good, won't do that again LOL - idiot ! The ball and spring work on the zerk. A bit awkward to take apart but can be done. I have not dealt with any like these in a long time, usually take whatever is apart, though not all components are so easy. The next one is the front wheel drive axle pivot/trunnion or whatever it should be called. There is a zerk on either side, front/back. The front one will not take grease. Not so easy to take apart.
I'm wondering, is it likely the grease passage, old hard grease etc. Can they be cleared ? I'm not sure about using heat on this pivot, would have to check the parts diagram to see if any seals, gaskets, but would never use more than propane, plumbers torch, last resort, keep a fire extinguisher within reach. Ball and spring work on this zerk as well.
Like stuck or broken off bolts, wondering what y'all have done to resolve things that won't take grease.
Low hour machine, very low hours actually, everything is tight on it, especially these 2 components.
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