I went to the local FLAPS and purchased new grease zerks as I had the same
problem. I ended up replacing all of them as I didn't want to take the
chance. I believe I bought 12 straight and 10 angled 90 degrees. The
hardest one to lubricate and remember is the clutch pedal/brake bracket.
But I own a 50 3100 which had them. I think I paid $4 for all of them, that
was 8 years ago though.
Good Luck
Jon 50 3100
Chicago
----- Original Message -----
From: <JGWolford@aol.com>
To: <owner-oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2000 7:09 AM
Subject: [oletrucks] Re: oletrucks-digest V2 #1140
> I have owned my 1957 GMC for over four years and purchased it from the
> original owner. Last year I had it stored and previously had a lube shop
do
> the grease job. Last weekend I did it myself and realized that the
bottom
> King pin zerk would not take grease. Also, not all four zerks on the
front
> shackles take grease. However, I am more conerned with the king pin.
Both
> king pins are tight and I do not wish to take them out. My time is
limited
> and at the present rate I might finish restoring the truck in ten years.
> Today I will take the zerks out and spray some penetrating oil inside.
> Hopefully this will loosen things up. Any other suggestions would be
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks
>
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