The channels behind the grease nipple lead to where the lubrication is needed.

While the original version was provided with a grease nipple, the Mk.

There were just two grease nipples requiring attention, positioned on the steering kingpins.

Cars after 1931 replaced the rubber bushes with bronze bushes and grease nipples.

The Firebird had an all-synchromesh gearbox, and the chassis was lubricated by grease nipples under the bonnet.

A grease fitting, grease nipple, Zerk fitting, or Alemite fitting is a metal fitting used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants, usually lubricating grease, into a bearing under moderate to high pressure using a grease gun.

Grease fittings to be located at each moving joint of the dump body.

All bearing grease fittings are designed for easy access.

Most people don't spend much time thinking about their grease fittings, and many couldn't tell you for sure whether their cars even have them.

The grease fitting improved this penetration, yielding more effective lubrication.

Grease fittings are used on some cars to help lubricate moving parts in the steering and suspension system.

Today, many companies make these grease fittings.

Frequent lubrication is necessary; there are nearly 30 grease fittings on the steering and suspension.

Grease fittings are commonly found on marine engines.

Therefore, the grease fitting was on the wrong side and caused the fitting to contact the oleo.

Remove any engines, oil sumps, grease fittings and other parts that might pollute the environment.

The joints have typical grease fittings for regular lubrication commonly found on pre-2000 autos.

Great dual A-arm front suspension with long travel shocks and grease fittings for easy maintenance.

Grease fittings are commonly made from zinc-plated steel, stainless steel, or brass.

If your car has grease fittings, have your chassis lubricated with every oil change to prevent premature suspension wear.

By 1950, innovations in automobile design reduced the number of grease fittings on cars from an average of 24 to just 12 fittings.

Either prior to or following the installation of any grease fitting, a common safety practice is to verify grease flow through the fitting.

The purpose of the grease gun is to apply lubricant through an aperture to a specific point, usually on a grease fitting or 'nipple'.

"He uses brake shoes for feet, car suspensions for legs and grease fittings for joints.

Since the 1920s, the ever-growing dissemination of sealed bearings throughout the manufacturing industries has made the use of grease fittings less common.

If the idler arm is fitted with grease fittings, these should be lubricated with a grease gun at each oil change.

They also made radios and refrigerators, among other products, and produced the ubiquitous "zerk" grease fitting, named after its inventor, associated with the company.

Most new model cars have a factory sealed chassis but many cars have grease fittings (called zerks) that need lubrication.

If found in existing inventories AMO's are advised to quarantine the grease fitting until it can be inspected for conformity.

Grease fittings are permanently installed by a threaded connection, leaving a nipple connection that a grease gun attaches to.

October 30, 2001 The MG T Series cars have several grease fittings which are really to have oil injected, not grease.

I recommend the small premium you pay for grease nipples will be well worth it in the long run.

While the original version was provided with a grease nipple, the Mk.

The channels behind the grease nipple lead to where the lubrication is needed.

Or just drill a hole and fit a self tapping grease nipple.

Section of cartridge removed and grease nipple fitted to shell.

There were just two grease nipples requiring attention, positioned on the steering kingpins.

Increasing the life of front ball joints is as simple as fitting a grease nipple, but you need to have a plan.

These are all lubricated by grease nipples using Graphite grease.

Additionally, a grease nipple in the swivel race allows quick economical maintenance.

Closed end covers are available as required and grease nipples are provided as standard.

Cars after 1931 replaced the rubber bushes with bronze bushes and grease nipples.

All pivots and Bearings fitted with grease nipples.

Front end (suspension at least) appears to be from a Series I (a grease nipple on the upper frame axis).

The drain valve is simply interlocked to the grease nipple to ensure that both are open during greasing.

A greasable axle or grease nipple is fitted for maintenance purposes to extend the working life.

Grease nipple to maintain optimum bearing performance.

Easily filled by hydraulic grease nipple.

Grease nipples ensure easy application of grease.

July 1963 saw the the dispersion of all suspension and steering grease nipples replaced by ball joints with plastic seatings.

Front wheels have the tyre valve added from thin sprue and a small grease nipple added to centre hub.

Later model racks have three grease nipples which benefit from regular lubing as the racks can wear quickly if neglected.

All rotating hinges are phosphor bronzed bushed and grease nipple lubricated.

Then put the emulsion into a cheap grease gun and inject into the grease nipple.

Grease input either manually via remote grease nipple or as part of an automatic system, or both.

Maintenance is also easy because the Cam-track is immersed in liquid grease eliminating the need for grease nipples.