fender1234 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 When tryiing to grease my rear propshaft which has thin (75mm) uj's i find the head of my grease gun wont fit between the yokes, i tryed grinding down the head of the gun but that didnt work, the only thing i can think of is to fit some stupidly long grease nipples. Does anyone else have this problem and is there a solution? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Henson Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have the large type of grease gun that won't fit with the prop fitted, but fortunately I have a smaller one that was part of the Series 1 tool kit, which does the job nicely. Longer nipples will cure the problem. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lars L Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I used to use, before I ground down the pump nipple, a point adapter that attached to the pump and is possible to put into the hole of the grease nipple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway_Star Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I have one from Wanner, it was my dads who got it from a careful lady owner. Never had a problem with not getting between the yokes. Mine is similar to 30955 at the top of the page. Probably 50 years old and still working perfectly. Easily pumps grease to sufficient pressure to blow the old stuff out past the roller bearing seals. Occasionaly it sticks on the nipple, but releasing one of the bleeds on the gun and wiggling releases it. I have the large type of grease gun that won't fit with the prop fitted, but fortunately I have a smaller one that was part of the Series 1 tool kit, which does the job nicely. Longer nipples will cure the problem. Les. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 For me buggering the grease gun end has never been an option..... No the Wanner end does not fot in eiither. You have two alternatives. Lift the chassis so that the axles are on full drop. The gun I'm told then fits... Go to Difflock and order some long grease nipples. There are two different thread sizes. So get one or two of each. I take the grease nipple out after I've greased the u/j and fot an Allen screw to close the hole. You will need to know which size thread you have, then go to your fastener supplier and ask for the Allen screw. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 I ground down the head of the gun to point where it was almost breaking through and it still wasn't enough, it also makes no difference if the prop is off. Im wondering whether you can get tiny heads for grease guns? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doda456 Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Glad to see if not the ony person with this problem, but I only have problems greasing one of the 4 UJ's, I will be watching this thread and may attempt some of the suggetions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highway_Star Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 No the Wanner end does not fot in eiither. Interesting, mine does But then it is quite old so maybe not the same as current ones? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Your Wanner might fit. There are two different yoke sizes..Wide and narrow. I have the narrow yoke props on my truck. mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejparrott Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Look for an old type grease gun, before they fitted the pump action handle to the side of them. I have one put aside just for doing this job, and the end is small enough to get in with room to spare. I say old-type, but its not an old one, its only a year or too. To operate it, you fill it up with grease, and then just lean on the end, and it forces the grease out the fitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5 power Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 hi i have both a draper grease gun and a John Deere one both have no problem getting to the grease nipples, i may just have different props to you guys but as far as i know they're standard i just jack one wheel up on each axle so i can turn the prop to the right place. HTH matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 hi i have both a draper grease gun and a John Deere one both have no problem getting to the grease nipples, i may just have different props to you guys but as far as i know they're standard i just jack one wheel up on each axle so i can turn the prop to the right place. HTH matt Matt. Read my reply u/j's mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landmannnn Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 There tend to be loads of these on fleabay for a few pounds, both new and old. I have one similar to no7 in this pic which will get between the narrow yokes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobson Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I read this with interest, i need to acquire myself a new grease gun and was just going to buy a standard one, is there a best or recommended one to fit a '95 Defender 300Tdi? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD5 power Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Matt. Read my reply u/j's mike i really should pay more attention before i type matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nas90 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The best method is to use a grease gun needle nozzle, just like a needle for a syringe, push the sprung ball in the nipple with the needle and pump the grease gun. Has a low flow rate but you only need a small amount for each UJ. No problem with access, standard part in a pro's tool kit. Try our old favourite eblag and type in 'grease gun needle nozzle'............ Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The best method is to use a grease gun needle nozzle, just like a needle for a syringe, push the sprung ball in the nipple with the needle and pump the grease gun. Has a low flow rate but you only need a small amount for each UJ. No problem with access, standard part in a pro's tool kit. Try our old favourite eblag and type in 'grease gun needle nozzle'............ Dave More tools to buy mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted October 6, 2009 Author Share Posted October 6, 2009 The best method is to use a grease gun needle nozzle, just like a needle for a syringe, push the sprung ball in the nipple with the needle and pump the grease gun. Has a low flow rate but you only need a small amount for each UJ. No problem with access, standard part in a pro's tool kit. Try our old favourite eblag and type in 'grease gun needle nozzle'............ Dave This seems a good idea i will have a look for one. Getting longer grease nipples is also a good idea but difflock only stock one type so is it a one sizes fits all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender1234 Posted October 14, 2009 Author Share Posted October 14, 2009 Just to round off this thread, in the end i bought some grease nipples from difflock for 99p each. I think they would get ripped off if you leave them on so i greased the uj then took them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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