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dmjlambert 06-04-2019 09:37 PM

remove needle from zerk fitting
 
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OK folks, I need somebody smart to tell me how it's done, please. I got out my new grease gun, loaded it with a cartridge, bled the air and squirt some grease in a trash can. I thought "that's great, I'm all set." I put a needle that has a zerk on it onto the grease gun hose, and used it to inject some grease. Worked fine.

Now I can't get the needle off, no way no how. Is there a trick to this?
I have tried putting the needle zerk in a vise and pulling, twisting, jerking, flipping, finessing, prying with screwdrivers, and as a last resort, cussing. I loosened the fitting on the grease gun hose end, which according to all I've read, watched videos of, and experienced in my years, is supposed to make it let go of a zerk. The zerk swivels around on the fitting just fine and just like I expect. I completely removed the fitting from the hose now. I hope you guys just tell me something stupid I've done and I can have a V8 moment.

BCOWANWHEELS 06-04-2019 09:51 PM

Re: remove needle from zerk fitting
 
It unscrews. This will let the tension onthe tiny jaws inside relax.

dmjlambert 06-04-2019 10:04 PM

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Thank you for the education. It worked.

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BCOWANWHEELS 06-04-2019 10:43 PM

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Glad to help. Tighten it up just enough to get light holding pressure on zerk.

Steeveedee 06-05-2019 11:27 AM

Re: remove needle from zerk fitting
 
You ain't the first person to have that problem, believe me! :lol:

demian5 06-05-2019 11:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeveedee (Post 8537331)
You ain't the first person to have that problem, believe me! :lol:

I would never admit that this happens to me every time I use my grease gun...

Astro-Balls 06-05-2019 06:33 PM

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You're not holding your tongue right..

dmjlambert 06-05-2019 07:57 PM

Re: remove needle from zerk fitting
 
No, I'm pretty sure I had that part right.

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