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Sun, 09 May 2010 19:35  |
Gary Worobec
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Hi,
Does anyone have any recommendation on a new pneumatic grease gun?. My manual one sucks and I am tired of jacking the rears right off the ground to get the grease in. The 23' has only a center hole in the pin so they need greasing more often.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #83843 is a reply to message #83839] |
Sun, 09 May 2010 21:37  |
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USAussie
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Emery,
Funny you should mention this, when I was in the USAF I worked second shift
and to make some extra money I worked in Texaco garage. Mike Kozatska (owner
of the garage) told me that I whenever I did a grease job I was to keep
pumping until I saw grease coming out of whatever I was greasing! Naturally
being a good soldier I followed his instructions and would pump until I saw
a good amount coming out! One day we happened to be servicing a car
together, he was changing the oil and filter and I was greasing the zerks.
He looked over and got all bent out of shape because "you are wasting
grease!" I told him I was doing what he told me to do and he noted, "not
that much!" I handed him the grease gun and asked him to show me the correct
amount. He attached it to another zerk and hit the trigger. Out came even
more than the one I did! That was the end of that training session!
I bought a manual grease gun for Double Trouble; it's the kind with the
"trigger" not the "lever." I found the lever type take two hands to operate
whereas the trigger type take one. You can generate more pressure with the
lever type, however.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Emery Stora
Sent: Monday, 10 May 2010 12:16 PM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
Be careful using a pneumatic grease gun. You cannot tell if the grease is
going anywhere. When I had new ball joints put in by a shop I greased them
regularly with a pneumatic grease gun. It would "chug" about three times
and I figured that I had enough grease in.
Then about a year later I used my manual pump gun as I didn't want to pull
the compressor out to the GMC. I found that it would not pump. I then
pulled the Zerk fitting and found that it was too long inside and was sealed
against the ball. I ground down the end of the threads to make it shorter
and then it took grease.
Now I only use the manual gun.
Emery Stora
77 Kingsley
Santa Fe, NM
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The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #83879 is a reply to message #83829] |
Mon, 10 May 2010 03:08 |
Steven Ferguson
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Gary,
Lincoln makes a battery powered one that I prefer over the pneumatic
ones. They're not as proud of them as they used to be but they're
still over $100.00 When we were at the SEMA convention a couple of
years ago, Lincoln was there and was hawking the grease gun. I asked
them how the heck you were supposed to bleed the air out of the older
ones and they just shrugged and said, "yeah, the older models had that
problem" and offered absolutely no solution. I've seen clones out
there.
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 5:35 PM, Gary Worobec <gtw5@earthlink.net> wrote:
> Hi,
> Does anyone have any recommendation on a new pneumatic grease gun?. My manual one sucks and I am tired of jacking the rears right off the ground to get the grease in. The 23' has only a center hole in the pin so they need greasing more often.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary and Joanne Worobec
> 1973 GMC Glacier
> Anza, CA
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'76 EII
Sierra Vista, AZ
Urethane bushing source
www.bdub.net/ferguson/
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #83935 is a reply to message #83839] |
Mon, 10 May 2010 11:14 |
jimk
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I like the flexable hose at the end for tight places .
On Sun, May 9, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Emery Stora <emerystora@mac.com> wrote:
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> On May 9, 2010, at 6:35 PM, Gary Worobec wrote:
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>> Hi,
>> Does anyone have any recommendation on a new pneumatic grease gun?. My manual one sucks and I am tired of jacking the rears right off the ground to get the grease in. The 23' has only a center hole in the pin so they need greasing more often.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Gary and Joanne Worobec
>> 1973 GMC Glacier
>> Anza, CA
>
>
> Be careful using a pneumatic grease gun. You cannot tell if the grease is going anywhere. When I had new ball joints put in by a shop I greased them regularly with a pneumatic grease gun. It would "chug" about three times and I figured that I had enough grease in.
>
> Then about a year later I used my manual pump gun as I didn't want to pull the compressor out to the GMC. I found that it would not pump. I then pulled the Zerk fitting and found that it was too long inside and was sealed against the ball. I ground down the end of the threads to make it shorter and then it took grease.
>
> Now I only use the manual gun.
>
> Emery Stora
> 77 Kingsley
> Santa Fe, NM
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Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
jimk@appliedairfilters.com
http://www.appliedgmc.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84098 is a reply to message #84057] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 15:19 |
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USAussie
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G'day,
Just got an email with a bunch of coupons from Harbor freight and one of
them was for their pistol grip grease gun item number 66664 for $9.99 marked
down from $19.99.
Call your local HF and see if it's in the flyers they have and if they have
any in stock.
I tried going to their website, searching for 66664, to see if it was the
same price there but it ain't, it's $12.99.
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84102 is a reply to message #84098] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 15:31 |
Gary Worobec
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Hey Rob,
they have a couple. Generally I don't buy anything from Harbor Freight with
a motor or with moving parts. Engine lifts, engine stands, cherry picker
type things seem OK. However, I might give one of these a try. The price
sure is right. Thanks for the lead.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:19 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
> G'day,
>
> Just got an email with a bunch of coupons from Harbor freight and one of
> them was for their pistol grip grease gun item number 66664 for $9.99
> marked
> down from $19.99.
>
> Call your local HF and see if it's in the flyers they have and if they
> have
> any in stock.
>
> I tried going to their website, searching for 66664, to see if it was the
> same price there but it ain't, it's $12.99.
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84105 is a reply to message #84102] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 15:46 |
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USAussie
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Gary,
I carry two of these in Double Trouble; one for Mobil 1 and one for
Valvoline Dura Blend.
In anticipation of the next question; I have two because Dave Lenzi uses
Mobil 1 in the wheel bearing assemblies he ships.
In anticipation of the next question; he noted that the greases SHOULD be
compatible.
In anticipation of the last question; for the price of the grease gun (even
at $19.99 and tube of grease) I wasn't willing to find out! ;-)
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Worobec
Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 6:31 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
Hey Rob,
they have a couple. Generally I don't buy anything from Harbor Freight with
a motor or with moving parts. Engine lifts, engine stands, cherry picker
type things seem OK. However, I might give one of these a try. The price
sure is right. Thanks for the lead.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84112 is a reply to message #84105] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 16:23 |
Gary Worobec
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Rob, Congrats on the Aussie Mark Webber winning the F1 race in Spain on
Sunday.
Thanks
Gary and Joanne Worobec
1973 GMC Glacier
Anza, CA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Rob Mueller" <robmueller@iinet.net.au>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2010 1:46 PM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
> Gary,
>
> I carry two of these in Double Trouble; one for Mobil 1 and one for
> Valvoline Dura Blend.
>
> In anticipation of the next question; I have two because Dave Lenzi uses
> Mobil 1 in the wheel bearing assemblies he ships.
>
> In anticipation of the next question; he noted that the greases SHOULD be
> compatible.
>
> In anticipation of the last question; for the price of the grease gun
> (even
> at $19.99 and tube of grease) I wasn't willing to find out! ;-)
>
> Regards,
> Rob Mueller
> Sydney, Australia
> AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
> USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
> [mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Gary Worobec
> Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 6:31 AM
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
>
> Hey Rob,
> they have a couple. Generally I don't buy anything from Harbor Freight
> with
> a motor or with moving parts. Engine lifts, engine stands, cherry picker
> type things seem OK. However, I might give one of these a try. The price
> sure is right. Thanks for the lead.
>
> Thanks
>
> Gary and Joanne Worobec
> 1973 GMC Glacier
> Anza, CA
>
>
> _______________________________________________
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> List Information and Subscription Options:
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84124 is a reply to message #83829] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 17:43 |
JohnL455
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SNAP-ON / BLUE POINT YA734A
Has the rubber cap for the end, single handed operation, no air hose to drag, and mostly I hate cheap China tools that break when you need them.
John Lebetski
Woodstock, IL
77 Eleganza II
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| Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun [message #84133 is a reply to message #84124] |
Tue, 11 May 2010 19:40 |
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USAussie
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John,
Agreed!
None of the grease guns I have here in my shop are CCC (Cheap Chinese Crap),
however, for the GMC that gets greased once a year I didn't want to invest a
lot of money.
If anybody is interested in a Blue Point GG (RRP $69.99 from Snap On) here's
one on Craigslist for $40.
http://loz.craigslist.org/tls/1693509461.html
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of John R. Lebetski
Sent: Wednesday, 12 May 2010 8:44 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] need a new grease gun
SNAP-ON / BLUE POINT YA734A
Has the rubber cap for the end, single handed operation, no air hose to
drag, and mostly I hate cheap China tools that break when you need them.
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John Lebetski
Chicago, IL
77 Eleganza II
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Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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