KevinR Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 (At least I didn't get a warning!) I can give you one if you really want one - that is something I do have access to do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted October 2, 2016 Report Share Posted October 2, 2016 Ah, Wiki! To end all smut, here is the splice, for making an eye in the length of a line. I think all can see why it has that name, but let us use the suggested euphemism, cut splice. JOhn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 I can give you one if you really want one - that is something I do have access to do ! Ah.... no. I'm still cringing with embarrassment so that's punishment enough, methinks. In fact, me didn't think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 Oh Colin nearly negative brownie points shame you could have been a first Ha !! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 3, 2016 Report Share Posted October 3, 2016 If it makes you feel better Ive got some F++NY stretchers for opening grommets , well that was the factory slang Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatK Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 The bore size is more related to volume than pressure ,Doug - pressure = force/area so if you want high pressure from same force reduce the bore size not increase. I haven't seen the club oiler. The easiest gun to use for grease or oil I found is the pistol grip Swiss made Wanner 315 It is also the easiest quickest and least messy to fill with either grease or oil and if filled with oil,doesn't leak oil everywhere.t Generates up to 5000 psi (not that is relevant for the trunnions) They seem to last for ever.Ihave had mine for over forty years. I don't now if they still make them. They crop up on eBay for as little as a tenner Agree with you. The Wanner is the best and I've just bought another one from e bay, its old but it works great, only cost a tenner and more importantly it came with a flexible connector. I will keep this one for oil only, but will empty the oil out of it after I've used it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wagger Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Just to say that I used Colins method to OIL the front Trunnions this morning using an oil can into the Nipple holes, having removed them. It was a doddle. When I use oil in the grease gun, I always end up with oil in the armpit via the elbow. Does not do much for the arthritis and makes the shirts stink! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 4 hours ago, Wagger said: . Does not do much for the arthritis and makes the shirts stink! But you won't squeek😂 Did mine again last week, it scented the carpark floor when it dripped out. I used a wanner but greased the inside of the container to stop it pi**ing out. Seemed to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Been using the oil can method for a few years, seem very effective, though I understand folk like tinkering and tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 5 years later........ Is this a new record? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 15 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: 5 years later........ Is this a new record? No, it's been out for ages now. Haven't listened to it, tho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Here's my DIY Trunnion Oiler the oil can has a brass pump so as to maximise delivery pressure thro the grease nipple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 9 minutes ago, Peter Truman said: has a brass pump so as to maximise delivery pressure thro the grease nipple. I give in don't shoot🙈 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted March 24, 2022 Report Share Posted March 24, 2022 Liked the greasing Wanner idea, that stinky oil does go everywhere! Remember first time I used EP in mid 60's it made me gag in my throat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 I love the smell of EP90, a lovely vegetably smell. I do however hate grease nipples; hateful things that rarely work for me. The grease comes out round the side and not through. After spending an hour soaking five in petrol, squirting carb cleaner into them and poking with a pin, I gave up and simply put the nozzle of the grease gun to where they came out of. (rear trunnions, rear hubs and steering rack) I found that if the nozzle of the grease gun is held squarely and firmly against the hole the grease goes in; fill the hole to the top, wipe off the excess and screw the grease nipple back in. Screwing it in forces the grease further into the interior. If you take a grease nipple and simply squirt grease through it, the recommended 'five strokes or so' you see how little it actually is in some cases. I reckon I'm putting the same or slightly more in by my method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerH Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 13 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: No, it's been out for ages now. Haven't listened to it, tho. I thought 10 Year After were rather good at the time. They seemed to disappear too quickly. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Ten Years After are now about forty years before? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68vitesse Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Have Wanner grease guns for oil and grease with lock on connectors, similar to the picture, no problem with leaky nipples. Regards Paul. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutty Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 20 hours ago, Wagger said: Just to say that I used Colins method to OIL the front Trunnions this morning using an oil can into the Nipple holes, having removed them. It was a doddle. When I use oil in the grease gun, I always end up with oil in the armpit via the elbow. Does not do much for the arthritis and makes the shirts stink! I have been using this method for years with just a bog standard £3.99 Halfords oil can. It works a treat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, 68vitesse said: Have Wanner grease guns for oil and grease with lock on connectors, similar to the picture, no problem with leaky nipples. Regards Paul. Never tried those but spotted them in my local Motor Factors last week. Recommended? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 2 hours ago, 68vitesse said: Have Wanner grease guns for oil and grease with lock on connectors, similar to the picture, no problem with leaky nipples. Regards Paul. Ok, I'll say it. There are thousands of young ladies who would probably pay good money for something similar! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjit Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 Funny this getting reserected now- I've litterally just placed an eBay order from some 10ml syringes for my next trunnion oiling session, trying the system from the Feb. 2021 Courier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rutty Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Mathew said: Trunnions I have an old oil can with the lever pump type. The end that goes inside the grease nipple hole is filed to fit snug! Then i pump till the oil appears from the seal. I use exactly the same method only my oil can didn't need filing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Badwolf said: Ok, I'll say it. There are thousands of young ladies who would probably pay good money for something similar! Someone had to take the bait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted March 25, 2022 Report Share Posted March 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Iain T said: thousands of young ladies well thats suit me , i have two wanners but no trunions now but the ladies group sounds interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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