Zerk Fitting question

[muttbarker]

Howdy - I have a question regarding Zerk fittings. I have Kubota snowblower and am having an issue with properly greasing a Zerk fitting. As per the first photo shown the fitting is partially blocked by the lip of a piece of the frame. I have several LockNLube couplers (one sample shown) but they are all to tall. I can get the coupler onto the fitting and it is tight but it is at angle so grease does not flow well (if at all?) into the part.

My questions are: 1) Even though a lot of grease comes out around the zerk, is grease getting into the component? 2) If not is there another flexible (small) coupler out there that I don't know about?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Kevin Barke
Oakley Utah

 

[D2Cat]

Couple of options.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DHXJG9QG/ref=syn_sd_onsite_desktop_0?ie=UTF8&pd_rd_plhdr=t&aref=0LdXZCuGA7&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/Lumax-LX-1400-2-Silver-Standard-Coupler/dp/B0059HJHS0/ref=sr_1_10?crid=1GVE3MAHZCCK9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.a325fHLvady7Vluk1wRuMhTXA_ykFvqqdwKIoOMggdnn17iG8q67dS6HjAOjpWXN3B4g0VJY-vOSF1BbFMr2q8WJW_m3r1rrrVEhLMvhzaGC-s8inAeH2mRCeiSbfnZAg8I-H2R5OOC6hQ4wCTemrGUPgqnHS73gTvcEQPijYBR5XsnjKSAJXvbKdqXImyKLKDyLQscZRER-jH1GiQUAmzcyWxbQmB8XqKvJOnx3lI0pQMLztajIGVp9uDXuZ703RL0o01TInIpbWn0klH30SQvL8hk2PLF3rStetzM6wzIspgQHyRjln97bvx9i7q9W2QJ65vtS_b7Xe9coYXd94Gjlw907xwt5vz9xVy2JgDEJ6s9q2-WYbBCT5WZXAxckwvzXSHJfBLO5klbn8WubkVWrAXpe9Icu_QJWCdX36vafQh_gzCsyYizJ9zldWemA.Mr1yP8GTPNP5NWpQUmLgA7WRlchSULr9kYmHZeoSSLE&dib_tag=se&keywords=grease+gun+hose+end&qid=1738361152&sprefix=grease+hose+end%2Caps%2C191&sr=8-10

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

https://www.amazon.com/Push-Slotted-Degree-Grease-Coupler/dp/B0779FTPCP/ref=asc_df_B0779FTPCP?mcid=7ca41d8fb95c3193a6702a357c21afef&hvocijid=2381221876705951466-B0779FTPCP-&hvexpln=73&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=721245378154&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=2381221876705951466&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1027744&hvtargid=pla-2281435180938&psc=1

 

[lynnmor]

Replace the zerk with a 45 degree one.

 

[MapleLeafFarmer]

Replace the zerk with a 45 degree one.
View attachment 147310

this is what I would do. will only cost a few pennies and a one and done investment in time.

 

[Elliott in GA]

Find this in stock at some reseller:
https://locknlube.com/collections/greasing-accessories/products/quick-connect-grease-hose-adaptor

It is what I use to lube the wheels on my finish mower. You just clamp on to it with your lock and lube.

 

[muttbarker]

Wow! Thanks everyone for the great suggestions. I went from banging my head against the wall to having multiple solutions. I am going to go with a 90 degree coupler cause I can get one ASAP and I have several fittings that I have that issue with. But I think long term when I go and do an off season deep clean and maintenance I will replace them all with 45's. Who knew? Well you all did. Thanks again.

 

[MOOTS]

Does the piece the zerk is screwed into not rotate? Kinda looks that way. If not, remove and add a 45 and be done.

 

[muttbarker]

It does not rotate. Thx

 

[GreensvilleJay]

FYI..they make both Normal and METRIC ones, so choose the correct version

It's not really 'fun' to tighten the wrong one in, just a bit more to line up and it breaks off flush with the shaft and..........
amazing how many 4 letter words you'll know !

 

[muttbarker]

Thanks! Actually did not know that.

 

[Edke6bnl]

I have right angle ones that go on the zirk and you attach the grease gun to the other side