How to fix Blocked Grease Zerk / Tractor Will Not Take Grease

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If you own any equipment, at some point you will have a Grease Zerk not take grease. Tractor loader or backhoe pin not taking grease is more common because they are always in the dirt. Our loader manufacturer recommends greasing the loader every 8 hours of use. I am fairly good at greasing my loader and backhoe at every use, but still, I had a clogged grease port. I have never seen one grease fitting clog being greased as often as I grease my loader, but I had two happen at once. We think we have narrowed down sawdust as the cause. We were moving bucket loads of sawdust from the sawmill, and it is very fine dust. I hope by showing how we fix this problem, It gives someone else the confidence to fix your clogged grease zerk too.

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[HometownAcres]

Excellent demonstration of grease fittings. Tons of good information for new tractor owners here

[farnorthpicker]

Good info. Before I tried anything else, I heated the zerc with a small propane torch turned down low. Worked like a charm on all 8 plugged fittings!

[smallfarminnovations]

Much needed video Tony...I tell all my customers to grease the loader every 50 engine hours. The proper method is grease each pivot point every 10 hours of loader operation. Grease until you hear it or see it. A NGLI Lithium No 1.5 or No 2 is recommended. Always clean the area before greasing and wipe the excess away. Brake Clean or starting fluid is a easy way to clean.

[jstoutimore]

Good video. The main pins on my tractor's loader would not take grease. I found that changing the pressure points on the pins moved the pin tolerance-gap enough to admit grease. So, instead of trying to grease the pins with the loader at rest, I down-pressured enough to raise the front end of the tractor. With the pins under this strain, they admitted grease.

[lukejohnson]

Great video never Seen the grease lock hose going to have to invest in one hope y’all have a blessed day in the lord

[johnc]

Outstanding. Thank you. Now I feel more confident in unclogging my own zeros.

[gijo]

i actually had to do this today and glad i watched your video.. I went out to wash off my 264 after removing some stumps from the yard yesterday. One pin wouldn't take grease so i had to remove it. You all may want to check and make sure your grease fittings are snug too because mine where all loose.

[camowen]

It was you who got ur ring finger caught in there! Jk this was an awesome video, this will definitely help me in the field! Thank you Tony

[markd]

Great video and good safety info for those that don’t realize that equipment will bite you if you let it.

[heavysnow]

The urge to wire wheel the pin and put it in a washer, clean the bore, ect.
For in-field service--perfect!

[davida.p.]

When you see the little "grease worm" you know you're good! 😄 Good job Tony! Thanks for the instruction!

[chrismichels]

Great video. Reminds me that I need to fix a pin on the suspension on an old horse trailer that won’t take grease. Unfortunately it is a pretty rusted and will not be as easy to pull as that was. Your practicality, experience and real world problems are a major reason I subscribe to your channel. Thanks for all you put into it.

[SKEvolved]

Great video with excellent information explained in a clear way. Perfect work, sir.
-Steve

[BismuthKaiju]

Love the "I'm not gonna say it, I'm gonna say it.. *hesitates* That went in way easier than I thought it would."
So relatable, don't want to curse yourself haha.
Great video, got a tractor that is sheering the bolts holding them in place.. which is a bad bad sign, but thanks to this video I know what I need to do. 2 years later and you helped me out. Thanks!

[carlosjoelgarcia]

I never understood the mechanism of the Zerks and the pin bolt (not a mechanic). But this video takes the unknown out. Thank you for the excellent presentation and remarkable explanation.!! Cheers to you and keep on posting!.

[kurtbrown]

Great informative video and easy to follow - well done! I've had to change a zerk but never the pin and this will help when I need to address a clogged pin - thanks

[scout]

Thank you. Your video taught me a lot about zerks and how they allow grease to enter the pin to lubricate it. Very educational...and thanks for the safety tips too.

[Mr.WS]

Just got a new tractor picking up Saturday. Your videos are priceless! Thank you for these.

[Bodhranarama]

I have this exact problem on a spindle bearing on our Scag mower. Getting it ready for spring is usually a formality but gonna have to sort this out before we run it. Hopefully just a bad zirc. Thanks for posting another useful video folks.

[rayrivera]

Great video, clearly explained and great camera angles to see exactly what you are working on.