Brad:
Most U-joints are impossible to reach with a standard gun. There are all sorts
of
adaptors that we use at my oil change center. The best is a needle-like affair
that's
just big enough to fit on the zerk. I haven't bought one in awhile but I think
they're
about $10. My pet gripe is aimed at those people who install aftermarket u
joints
backwards so you can't get at the zerk.
Jeff Johnson
'76 TR6
with (I suspect) a bad u-joint
which goes with the master cylinder in need of a rebuild
which fits right in with the (you name it).....................
Brad Kahler wrote:
> I;m Stumped.
>
> I've been trying to grease the u-joints on my Spitfire4 and can't get
> the nozzle of the grease gun on far enough. This is a problem on al
> four u-joints. I am using a standard grease gun, similiar to what
> you can buy at any auto supply store. Is there something different I
> should be doing? I hate to make my first drive in the car without
> first greasing the u-joings.
>
> TIA
>
> Brad
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L (After 10 years will be on the road in
>March!!!)
> 1966 TR4A CT72398L (Needs Restoration)
> 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108 (Boxes & Boxes of parts right now)
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