Usually, just replacing the Zerk itself will free things up. The
penetrating oil sure won't hurt.
Bruce Kettunen
57 3200
Mt. Iron, MN
>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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