Ural drive shaft U-joint -to grease

kawzak · 06-29-2012, 08:46 PM

I have gone over everything on my new Patrol. The drive shaft u-joint grease zerk just don't have enough clearance to get a grease gun fitting on.I even machined the barrell/end of my grease gun fitting smaller dia. still no-go. Suggestions? or just take the drive shaft loose from rear hub. Not a big deal-just curious what others do.I even tried an old slender slide pump type gun for lubing milling machines. Angle is just too tight.

bmccurdy · 06-29-2012, 08:52 PM

Hey Kawzak, have you tried a grease gun needle? You can pick one up at most automotive stores. They are designed for extra hard to reach tight spots and come in a variety of lengths, work very well.

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windmill · 06-29-2012, 09:09 PM

Hey kawzac,

You should really consider joining Soviet Steeds, every question you have asked has been covered extensively there in multiple threads, and several dealers also participate, and will help with questions.There is a whole section dedicated to service, maintenance and repairs.

Also there are obviously many more Ural enthusiasts there, perhaps some local to you who would be happy to help you.

kawzak · 06-29-2012, 09:13 PM

I have a needle with a zerk on it. I need to get the regular fitting end on the zerk so I can pump lots into this u-joint. The other (2) took alot before it slightly oozed out around the seals.I dont think I can get enough in there with a needle.Thanks for the suggestion though.

Wolfgang55 · 06-29-2012, 09:29 PM

I use a needle to get the grease deep up into the splines but I use Autotec #57216, it looks more like a ball point pen's refill.

I had to bend the last 3/8" to angle it inside the joint but it works great. I also use a small one hand grease gun.

SS has all the info to get you working.

kb5zcr · 06-30-2012, 12:10 AM

You need this. The one four from the left is the correct tip.
$24 at Harbor Freight.

http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-95904.html

kawzak · 06-30-2012, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the replies. I will join the other fourm you spoke of. I have seen it. many times my computer rejects hooking up to it???. Also thanks for the Harbor freight grease /coupler assortment info. it looks like that is just what I need.Thanks KB5VCR .

Railbender · 07-01-2012, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawzak

I have a needle with a zerk on it. I need to get the regular fitting end on the zerk so I can pump lots into this u-joint. The other (2) took alot before it slightly oozed out around the seals.I dont think I can get enough in there with a needle.Thanks for the suggestion though.

I have been using a needle tip for mine and it works just fine.

kawzak · 07-01-2012, 06:00 PM

When I was talking about the needle-the one I have is a large sringe needle with a zerk fitting on it to stick in ball joint cups on cars. The needle you guys are talking about are bigger it sounds like-just hold against the zerk. thanks for the suggestions.

Railbender · 07-02-2012, 02:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawzak

When I was talking about the needle-the one I have is a large sringe needle with a zerk fitting on it to stick in ball joint cups on cars. The needle you guys are talking about are bigger it sounds like-just hold against the zerk. thanks for the suggestions.

Yes. It is just a thin tube with a needle tip that you just push it into the Zerk fitting. Any good auto parts store will have them.

Wolfgang55 · 07-02-2012, 11:02 PM

''Thin Tube'' that is what I have & it's strong enough to push against. Thanks Railbender

Bobmws · 07-03-2012, 05:04 AM

The early BMW's had a flat zerk fitting, no ball for the grease gun to clamp onto, just the spring loaded check ball in the middle that you pushed the needle tip into. Over the years I've used that needle for lots of tasks, greasing CV joint, etc.

vetsurginc · 07-04-2012, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kawzak

I have gone over everything on my new Patrol. The drive shaft u-joint grease zerk just don't have enough clearance to get a grease gun fitting on.I even machined the barrell/end of my grease gun fitting smaller dia. still no-go. Suggestions? or just take the drive shaft loose from rear hub. Not a big deal-just curious what others do.I even tried an old slender slide pump type gun for lubing milling machines. Angle is just too tight.

Harbor Freight Had a hand mini grease gun (3 ounce cartridge of grease) that fits my 2011 GearUp zerks very nicely. So snug a connection I've had to use a flat blade screw driver to help pop it off.

BeemerChef · 12-16-2012, 11:46 AM

I had the same question! Thanks for all the info. Had not checked SS yet where I do spend some time o. "Googling" the question brought me here. Nice. Have little grease gun, needles and all...
Stay well.
Ara and Spirit

bomber1965 · 12-28-2012, 06:22 PM

you need to change out the regular ball zerk fitting for a flush needle style zerk fitting.

06-29-2012, 08:46 PM	#1
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	Ural drive shaft U-joint -to grease I have gone over everything on my new Patrol. The drive shaft u-joint grease zerk just don't have enough clearance to get a grease gun fitting on.I even machined the barrell/end of my grease gun fitting smaller dia. still no-go. Suggestions? or just take the drive shaft loose from rear hub. Not a big deal-just curious what others do.I even tried an old slender slide pump type gun for lubing milling machines. Angle is just too tight.

06-29-2012, 09:09 PM	#3
windmill Beastly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Kent, Washington State Oddometer: 3,420	Hey kawzac, You should really consider joining Soviet Steeds, every question you have asked has been covered extensively there in multiple threads, and several dealers also participate, and will help with questions.There is a whole section dedicated to service, maintenance and repairs. Also there are obviously many more Ural enthusiasts there, perhaps some local to you who would be happy to help you. __________________ "Take care, sir," cried Sancho. "Those over there are not giants but windmills".

07-03-2012, 05:04 AM	#12
Bobmws Curmudgeon At Large Joined: Jun 2005 Location: Astatula, FL Oddometer: 703	The early BMW's had a flat zerk fitting, no ball for the grease gun to clamp onto, just the spring loaded check ball in the middle that you pushed the needle tip into. Over the years I've used that needle for lots of tasks, greasing CV joint, etc. __________________ Bob Weis 04 K12RS - Hannigan Hack You rarely see a motorcycle parked outside a psychiatrist's office. Photo's: http://s1077.photobucket.com/albums/w464/Bobmws/ www.earplugco.com

12-16-2012, 11:46 AM	#14
BeemerChef Wandering Homeless Joined: Jul 2003 Location: Living under the Stars... Oddometer: 3,206	I had the same question! Thanks for all the info. Had not checked SS yet where I do spend some time o. "Googling" the question brought me here. Nice. Have little grease gun, needles and all... Stay well. Ara and Spirit __________________ Our Journal "The Oasis of my Soul" "One-Pan Recipe" eStore, outdoors, indoors... Smugmug, the Photos

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06-29-2012, 08:52 PM	#2
bmccurdy n00b Joined: Apr 2011 Location: Ada Oklahoma. Oddometer: 4	Hey Kawzak, have you tried a grease gun needle? You can pick one up at most automotive stores. They are designed for extra hard to reach tight spots and come in a variety of lengths, work very well. Sent from my MB865 using Tapatalk 2

06-29-2012, 09:13 PM	#4
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	I have a needle with a zerk on it. I need to get the regular fitting end on the zerk so I can pump lots into this u-joint. The other (2) took alot before it slightly oozed out around the seals.I dont think I can get enough in there with a needle.Thanks for the suggestion though.

06-29-2012, 09:29 PM	#5
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,962	I use a needle to get the grease deep up into the splines but I use Autotec #57216, it looks more like a ball point pen's refill. I had to bend the last 3/8" to angle it inside the joint but it works great. I also use a small one hand grease gun. SS has all the info to get you working.

06-30-2012, 12:10 AM	#6
kb5zcr Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Oddometer: 15	You need this. The one four from the left is the correct tip. $24 at Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/automot...kit-95904.html

06-30-2012, 03:08 PM	#7
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	Thanks for the replies. I will join the other fourm you spoke of. I have seen it. many times my computer rejects hooking up to it???. Also thanks for the Harbor freight grease /coupler assortment info. it looks like that is just what I need.Thanks KB5VCR .

07-01-2012, 06:00 PM	#9
kawzak ^OP Adventurer Joined: Jun 2012 Oddometer: 36	When I was talking about the needle-the one I have is a large sringe needle with a zerk fitting on it to stick in ball joint cups on cars. The needle you guys are talking about are bigger it sounds like-just hold against the zerk. thanks for the suggestions.

07-02-2012, 11:02 PM	#11
Wolfgang55 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Next to Rio Bravo Oddometer: 2,962	''Thin Tube'' that is what I have & it's strong enough to push against. Thanks Railbender

12-28-2012, 06:22 PM	#15
bomber1965 Duel Joined: Jun 2007 Location: Rhode Island Oddometer: 2,287	you need to change out the regular ball zerk fitting for a flush needle style zerk fitting.