Time for greasing everything

[GeoHorn]

You could always call Ashland oil engineers and notify them how wrong they are.
But, Ford (and Mack) set the spec... Valvoline made the product to meet it. It's on the PI sheet. Same product has been around for 40+ years.

Why would I wish to contact Ashland engineers to complain about YOUR dissatisfaction with their product?
It may have made you somehow feel good to criticize someone you don’t know… but you got it wrong…Again.

Ford (and Mack) engineers specified the standards to be used to service their product and petroleum companies develop product to meet those standards. Ashland appears to have misrepresented their product when they advertised it suitable for a purpose the standard does not support.

(And I’ll thank you not to quote me out-of-context to admire a product you yourself have rejected for your own use.)

 

[jyoutz]

I have 4 grease-guns…all are manual …(3 lever and one pistol type…each loaded with a different type of grease for convenience)…. They are ALL more than ten years old…one of them 20+…and they NEVER FAIL. I think the most I’ve ever paid for any of them was $18.

This is like back in the early 60’s and electric can-openers came out. We all laughed at the thought ..FIRST that a household relied so much on CANNED FOOD (as opposed to fresh/scratch-made) that they needed a can-opener solution more complicated than the ones everyone already-owned.(pliers with a turn-key)….
…Secondly, that the minimal effort necessary to open a can would need anything “automatic” To accomplish such a simple task.

A decade later…. It would be impossible to locate a manual can opener in our house.

Now, FOUR decades later, …our family relies upon a plastic-handled, key-turned opener that unseals the can instead of cutting it open…. IF… IF..we use a canned product at all. (well…I guess dog food counts…but THAT comes in a “zip-top” lid anyway.)

I still refuse to buy an electric or pneumatic or nuclear powered grease gun. YOu guys are lazy, spoiled, and must be rich.

I wonder if anyone will ever invent a universal battery system for tools so I don’t have to invest another $500 to keep my lithium-battery screwdrivers, impact-drivers, recip-saws, rotary/”Skil” saws, and work-lights powered-up…..

I bought my pneumatic grease gun from Harbor Freight. About $40 and it works great,

 

[jyoutz]

Sheesh... this site hates iPads!

And iPhones

 

[jyoutz]

Have you found a store that carries it in the tubes? Ive got a tub of it, and I agree its some good multi use stuff. Green in color.

I just saw it at Walmart. I bought the red stuff, but they also had the HD green.

 

[Scotch]

I just bought a new grease coupler, from Univer-co model UC-2020. It is smaller thant the Lock N Lube and it is about the same functionality. Quick coupler. There are videos on youtube, will use it soon.
This model has a valve relief in case of plugging.

 

[jyoutz]

I just bought a new grease coupler, from Univer-co model UC-2020. It is smaller thant the Lock N Lube and it is about the same functionality. Quick coupler. There are videos on youtube, will use it soon.
This model has a valve relief in case of plugging.
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Does it lock onto the zerk?

 

[nbryan]

Does it lock onto the zerk?

Yes.

 

[nbryan]

I just bought a new grease coupler, from Univer-co model UC-2020. It is smaller thant the Lock N Lube and it is about the same functionality. Quick coupler. There are videos on youtube, will use it soon.
This model has a valve relief in case of plugging.
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Pricey!!!

 

[jyoutz]

Pricey!!!

I see one on eBay for $39

 

[nbryan]

I see one on eBay for $39

Ya, over $50 on Amazonk here in Canada, I'll wait until my old standard coupler gives up, and looksee if there's that kind of cash on handm then.

 

[ACDII]

Here's the low down on Moly based grease. Anything over 5% Moly, do not use on roller/ball bearings. The Valvoline grease uses lithium base with 3% Moly. Moly is the slickest lubricant on the planet, and because of it, does not stay in place. Been using the Valvoline Moly for decades without a single failure.

You know what DID fail? The bearing hubs on my King Kutter because stupid me used a power grease gun and blew the seals out so water could get in when not in use. No grease in the world would have prevented that. Greased it every time I used it, not knowing it was blowing out the bottom where it is shielded. I use a hand pump now for those, pressure for the pins and bushings.

Moly is preferred for bushings and pins because of it's high impact resistance, perfect for loaders and backhoes. As long as the base containing it can keep it in suspension and in place it does an excellent job of lubrication.

 

[RCW]

Ya' know George, a couple months ago I pushed back at your posts' tone where you come across as didactic.

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I was personally targeted first as an ignoramus, later edited. “To all Idiots”… I guess you would have immediately thought I was talking to YOU , heh RCW

I was fine with that and said so.

Your opinion. Your choice. I'm fine with that. I've got big shoulders and thick skin.


Then we get this one last few days....

Ha Ha…. I”m thinking of the guys (not the ones in THIS thread, of course) who worry themselves to death about how much money they have to spend on grease and the cost of different types they may have to keep on-hand (2)… but will pony-up quickly to buy a $200 electric/pnuematic grease gun because they’re unwilling to pump a lever….

You've gone to and Ha Ha's.

But....hmmm, whose the (not the ones in THIS thread, of course) pointed toward?

I'll add a .

Again, no issue with you, but the tone makes my hair stand up...

I have 4 grease-guns…all are manual …(3 lever and one pistol type…each loaded with a different type of grease for convenience)…. They are ALL more than ten years old…one of them 20+…and they NEVER FAIL. I think the most I’ve ever paid for any of them was $18.

This is like back in the early 60’s and electric can-openers came out. We all laughed at the thought ..FIRST that a household relied so much on CANNED FOOD (as opposed to fresh/scratch-made) that they needed a can-opener solution more complicated than the ones everyone already-owned.(pliers with a turn-key)….
…Secondly, that the minimal effort necessary to open a can would need anything “automatic” To accomplish such a simple task.

A decade later…. It would be impossible to locate a manual can opener in our house.

Now, FOUR decades later, …our family relies upon a plastic-handled, key-turned opener that unseals the can instead of cutting it open…. IF… IF..we use a canned product at all. (well…I guess dog food counts…but THAT comes in a “zip-top” lid anyway.)

I still refuse to buy an electric or pneumatic or nuclear powered grease gun. YOu guys are lazy, spoiled, and must be rich.

I wonder if anyone will ever invent a universal battery system for tools so I don’t have to invest another $500 to keep my lithium-battery screwdrivers, impact-drivers, recip-saws, rotary/”Skil” saws, and work-lights powered-up…..

Then we get to this one.....

Inter alia....."You guys are lazy, spoiled, and must be rich."

I take personal offense to this.

How can you use such a broad brush to make that statement?!?!?!

I don't give a rat's ass about the

I was born to poor dairy farmers that didn't graduate high school
My farm life and parents were the most important in forming my work ethic
Financially independent at 16 working as restaurant dishwasher, then cook
At 16, worked to support my vehicle, insurance, clothing. Wasn't home to eat
First in my extended family to go to college
I paid for college myself - last years were cash. Commuted to school.
Worked full-time a through college - 50 hours/week
While in college, worked my way up to running a few food service businesses
Got a BS in Forestry and BS in Forest Biology - SU and SUNY ESF
Considered owning a couple businesses, but didn't want to work 24/7 anymore
Started "real job" 34 years ago
Stayed in same business
Got married
Worked as a woodcutter selling firewood early in our marriage
Worked cutting spruce pulpwood early in our marriage
Since I was a cook, we VERY seldom ate out
Had 3 kids
Been elevated/promoted through all 34 years
Still work 40+ hours a week, and get less than a week off a year
For our area, I make good money. Couldn't pay rent in other places.
Rich...no.
Since I was a cook, we seldom eat out...That's a repeat, but hasn't changed.
I'm getting tired
I'm considering retirement

I have 3 manual grease guns with grease in them.

I have an electric can opener.

I have an electric grease gun....

From all the hand-work over the years, I have periodic carpal tunnel from my restaurant days 34 years ago...Won't get better, and those employers are all long-gone...

To call me or anyone you don't know "lazy, spoiled, and must be rich" is unreasonable and uncalled for.

Might work for others, but I won't allow it....

Not bitching at you George, just the tone you use......just don't EVER call me or anyone you don't know lazy.....

Here, I'll give you a few of these......makes it funny, right?

 

[GSD-Keegan]

And iPhones

My iPad works great on this forum! Much better than Windows crap

 

[Pau7220]

Ashland appears to have misrepresented their product when they advertised it suitable for a purpose the standard does not support.


(And I’ll thank you not to quote me out-of-context to admire a product you yourself have rejected for your own use.)

That is an excellent illustration as to why merchandizing/advertisment statements by mfr’s are unreliable

Admire a product? I simply stated it existed and my experience with it.


Misquote?


So you weren't referring Valvoline's merchandising/advertisement statements as unreliable? Product uses misrepresented?

You could always call Ashland oil engineers

***warning.. sarcasm ahead***


Maybe I misspoke here.... because the engineering department should then contact the "fake marketing department" ..... planet, wheel bearings, and u-joints saved!!!

 

[Pau7220]

My iPad works great on this forum

Newer one like 7th/8th gen?

 

[Fordtech86]

I love grease threads

I’ll come clean…not spoiled or rich

I do have an electric grease gun…
I do pay more for grease then I should(I personally wouldn’t have to spend a dime on grease)…
I don’t have a lock and lube…
Hell just realized I don’t have an electric can opener…
But I do have an iPhone that doesn’t play well with OTT

 

[fried1765]

damn you guys for costing me more money.
I didn't know I needed that Milwaukee 18V gun until I saw it.
Now I must have it!

The DeWalt 18V is another good choice also.

 

[jyoutz]

My iPad works great on this forum! Much better than Windows crap

My iPhone and iPad keeps refreshing on this site only

 

[jyoutz]

The DeWalt 18V is another good choice also.

If you have an air compressor, a pneumatic grease gun is also a cheaper option.

 

[fried1765]

If you have an air compressor, a pneumatic grease gun is also a cheaper option.

I have a new Lincoln pneumatic grease gun and a new DeWalt 18V grease gun.
Anyone want to stop by? ......I'll give you the Lincoln.
PITA POS compared to a battery powered gun!