Guest JeepJockey Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Guys, Can anyone give me advice. I've been doing the usual pre season repairs, checks and lub to my jeep. Whilst greasing the nipples I've found the two front U-shackle bolts very hard to push through any grease, whilst the others ooze clean grease perfectly. The nipple is clean and working and no air pockets in the gun. Grateful for any help. What's more, how does grease get between the bushing and the shackle U-bolt as these are threaded together, I guess any movement is taken up in the theaded section. For the really clever grease monkeys out there why do we have left handed threaded U-bolts on opposing corners on the vehicle. Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 You will probably find that the grease in there has gone hard, I would guess that if you keep pumping it will eventually get pushed out, it was the same on my truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Hi Jeep Jockey, If you can't get an answer to your question here, why not go to http://www.g503.com and post your question. This web site deals with Jeeps and their seems to be loads of guys all wanting to help. Hope this helps. Don :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I had something similar and used a lot of force on the greasegun...I only managed to ruin the hose. Maybe dismantling and cleaning is the way to go? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 These can become blocked or stuck. Either swap the nipple for one you know to be free or get This tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeepJockey Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks everyone, If I use anymore pressure on the gun, like Enigma I think my hose will blow too. I had a thought that if the grease has hardened then perhaps some gentle heat with a blow torch may melt it. In the meantime I'll try G503, what does that number mean? Thanks, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeepJockey Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks Cripp, that's an interesting tool. Does it work? Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I've not tried one yet but I think I'll get one, as I have the same problem as you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Aldous Posted January 23, 2007 Share Posted January 23, 2007 G503 is the US designation code for a Jeep All American Vehicles had a code of some description WC54 is the Dodge Ambulance WC57 the Command car and so on And yes I would highly recommend going on http://www.g503.com for any help you may need cheers Chris :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 G503 is the US designation code for a Jeep All American Vehicles had a code of some description WC54 is the Dodge Ambulance WC57 the Command car and so on And yes I would highly recommend going on http://www.g503.com for any help you may need cheers Chris :-) Sort of.... The G number is the Standard Nomenclature List Group number. Every US vehicle had one. Jeep is indeed G503, Dodge 3/4 ton 4x4 is G502. This includes all 3/4 ton models. The WC 54 etc is the Dodge code. Some other useful ones are G508 GMC, G509 Diamond T 4 ton, G159 Diamond T 12 ton, G104 Sherman, G102 White Halftrack, G147 International Halftrack. It's handy to know a few of these when you're looking at packed parts as it's often the only indicator on the wrapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 For the really clever grease monkeys out there why do we have left handed threaded U-bolts on opposing corners on the vehicle. Thanks, Paul The reason for the left hand thread in those two spring eyes is for ease of installation. Look at the spring eye and you'll see it curls clockwise or anti clockwise. The shackle will screw in the opposite direction to the spring eye. If the shackle srewed in the same way the spring eye curled, friction would make it close up and make it extremely difficult/impossible to install. Turning the oppposite way makes the eye open slightly easing installation. My my aren't I a clever bunny :banana: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeepJockey Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks guys, I'll sleep tonight knowing the answer to all those niggling questions. And the grease, that shifted with a little heat on the shackle to draw the the old hardened grease out. Regards, Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 The reason for the left hand thread in those two spring eyes is for ease of installation. Look at the spring eye and you'll see it curls clockwise or anti clockwise. The shackle will screw in the opposite direction to the spring eye. If the shackle srewed in the same way the spring eye curled, friction would make it close up and make it extremely difficult/impossible to install. Turning the oppposite way makes the eye open slightly easing installation. My my aren't I a clever bunny :banana: And when you come to unscrew it........? ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cripp Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Topper :pfrt: :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Aldous Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi all yes sorry got it slightly wrong with the G codes :oops: here is a link to show them all http://www.jedsite.info/index/golf.htm cheers Chris :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chappers Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Hi Guys, Can anyone give me advice. I've been doing the usual pre season repairs, checks and lub to my jeep. Whilst greasing the nipples I've found the two front U-shackle bolts very hard to push through any grease, whilst the others ooze clean grease perfectly. The nipple is clean and working and no air pockets in the gun. Grateful for any help. Thanks, Paul Heat is the answer to your question,I've cleared several bushes and shackles with a little heat and some movement. The trick is to know how much heat ,a little but often is the key so you gradually warm up the shackles etc.It's worked for me even on the most stubborn of bushes . Regards Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JeepJockey Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Thanks Chappers, you're spot on. That's what I did, a little heat on the U shackles and movement on the nut finally shifted many years of hardened grease. Ta Paul :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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