![]() Dexter uses Lithoplex Red MP #2, also meets NLGI 2 spec.This was an exciting weekend at Springhill Equine. Their G 200 EP grease ( two tubes included with package) in the "Hobby Greasing Package" meets NLGI 2 spec. If you replace the coupling, M10X1 threaded coupling will be needed. Grease couplings in the US are 1/8NPT thread. Something different from what we're accustomed to in the US, their grease coupling is metric M10X1 thread. They're also talking with Tractor Supply and Home Depot, but cannot say if an agreement has been reached yet. They have worked out an agreement with ACE hardware so Lube Shuttle products can be purchased starting 1st quarter of 2020 or no later than 2nd quarter of 2020. Just got off the telephone with AET Systems that sells "Lube Shuttle" grease guns and grease in the US. Have one tough to get to universal joint grease fitting that's hard to get to with a locking coupler. Going with the standard narrow coupler and not a locking coupler to start with. We have Ollie, 2 utility trailers, motorcycle trailer, and Ollie's TV with U joints to grease & maintain. I'm going to order a "Lube Shuttle Hobby Greasing package" today and start testing. If a cartridge tube is left in a grease gun, the grease gun should be depressurized, wiped with a clean cloth to remove any contaminants and stored in a horizontal position inside a clean, cool, dry area to keep the oil from bleeding out of the grease. High temperature, heat fluctuations and altitude changes are not recommended ( Which makes it hard to carry in your trailer or TV.Ĭartridge tubes of grease should be stored upright at all times. Here is a long technical article, at the bottom is excellent info on the best way to store grease. I think that is one reason for the recommended 3000 mile interval. For stationary suspension parts with no seals, oil separation is more worrisome. With wheel bearings it doesn't really matter of the oils separate out since they are trapped inside the hub and will mix in the next time the wheel starts turning. The liquid oils tend to naturally and gradually separate out from the wax carrier if you continue to lube with that leaky tube, you are getting more wax and less actual lubricant. this is a normal situation, one that I hate, and a little leakage is nothing to worry about, but if there is a lot, you need to toss the grease and install a fresh new tube. Heading to Virginia next week to pick up a used utility trailer, packing the grease gun box along with other tools just in case problems are found. When it gets hot grease will sometimes drip out of the grease gun, the box with paper towels in the bottom keeps it from making a mess. Keep a grease gun in a small plastic tool box and lube on the road without getting under Ollie. When on the road with Ollie, sometimes pass the recommended lube interval. May need to buy a locking hose coupler for the equalizer grease fittings, will see how the new coupler works first. One of the Tundra's universals has limited space and prefer to use the small hose coupler for lubing. My Tundra tow vehicle has 5 drive line grease fittings, older Tundras have more and new Tundras have none from what I've been reading. Mine is worn out after many years of use. Going to order a new standard Alemite narrow hose coupler for the grease gun today. Sounds like you should have an easy time lubing the EZ Flex system. I replaced them all with 45s and 90s in addition to them facing out. Oh, also, at least on my '19 the zerks are facing outwards. The vast majority of cheap Chinese grease guns are garbage. Life is too short to waste tears over poor quality tools. for sand spurs I suggest a very large piece of cardboard. I had Oliver install all the bolt heads facing in, so that they are more easily accessible, but there is no escaping crawling on the ground. I don’t know of a LOCKING alternative that doesn’t cost so much, maybe a ranch or farm supply like North 40 or a bearing supply house? The parent company is SKF, the bearing manufacturer. This unit will go from straight ahead to angled back on itself. The locking feature is the key, many swiveling couplings will flop around as you try to engage them. I have it on a pneumatic (one hand operation “KaCHICK!”) high quality gun with a flex hose, and with the swivel action I can get on just about any fitting, as long as it isn’t obstructed. I bought one of these decades ago from Napa and I am sure it was not overly expensive at that time.
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