John Gelfer Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I can't figure out what type of fitting is used to grease the spring shackles on my 1928 Gardner. It is not Zerk, and not the old button type. It has a flat top, with two guide pins that stick out on the sides. The manual calls for Gargoyle Mobiloil C to be pumped in. Does that equate to 90W oil? I need the correct gun also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Does is look like of the one in the picture that snopack posted in this thread?http://forums.aaca.org/ubbthreads.php?ub...true#Post349170 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Hoover Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Sounds like a standard Alemite pin type fitting to me. You could buy a Alemite grease gun adapter, which snaps into your regular grease gun, or replace them with a zerk fitting just to complete the grease job, then put them back in. The shackles get lubed with standard chassis grease. One place you can buy a adapter is Restoration Supply Company in CA. 1-800-306-7008. And, you can also find Alemite grease guns at many antique auto flea markets for a few bucks as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Gelfer Posted April 30, 2008 Author Share Posted April 30, 2008 Thanks for the help. It is an Alemite pin-type fitting. I'll see if I can find an adapter nearby, or order one online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 John,To bad you don't live near me I could have loan you mine since I have no need for it at this moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 John,You can still buy Alemite grease guns and fittings new. Check out www.alemite.com. They still sell the pin type fittings and adapters to grease them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Alemite grease guns are all over on ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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