Steering idler grease nipple thread

[VerticalSlum]

Got the angle stuck in the jaws of the grease gun & snapping it off was the only way of not driving around with with the end attached

Anyone know what size/thread the 90 degree nipple is? Mine looks to be 1/4" or M8, any way of telling by thread pitch?

[VerticalSlum]

Originally Posted by VerticalSlum

Got the angle stuck in the jaws of the grease gun & snapping it off was the only way of not driving around with with the end attached

Anyone know what size/thread the 90 degree nipple is? Mine looks to be 1/4" or M8, any way of telling by thread pitch?

Whoops, wrong section, can an admin move this please?

[Clan]

Originally Posted by VerticalSlum

Got the angle stuck in the jaws of the grease gun & snapping it off was the only way of not driving around with with the end attached

Anyone know what size/thread the 90 degree nipple is? Mine looks to be 1/4" or M8, any way of telling by thread pitch?

It is probably 1/4 UNF , a long time since I put a grease gun to a nipple !

[Volvo_133]

Let me know if you are struggling. I have a spare idler and a tin full of new grease nipples from the late 1970's. I can try the nipples in my spare unit and if one fits I can post one cheap.
Chris.

[VerticalSlum]

Originally Posted by Clan

It is probably 1/4 UNF , a long time since I put a grease gun to a nipple !

Thanks Clan, though it would be Imperial, wasn't sure if it was BSP or UNF.
1st time in ages for me too, glad I started with the idler & not me driveshaft UJs

[VerticalSlum]

Originally Posted by Volvo_133

Let me know if you are struggling. I have a spare idler and a tin full of new grease nipples from the late 1970's. I can try the nipples in my spare unit and if one fits I can post one cheap.
Chris.

Much appreciated, I'll shout if the local general autofactor types don't turn up anything.