Charles Reese Well-known member Mar 23, 2019 #1 would appreciate suggestions on how best to remove the original cone-shaped (press in) alemite fittings from shackles without destroying them.
would appreciate suggestions on how best to remove the original cone-shaped (press in) alemite fittings from shackles without destroying them.
1 1930murray Junior Member Mar 24, 2019 #2 Heat the shackle in a vice. Once cherry red, twist while pulling on the grease fitting with a pliers or vice grip. I did nine sets this way recently. Careful as you will be burning any grease on the shackles.
Heat the shackle in a vice. Once cherry red, twist while pulling on the grease fitting with a pliers or vice grip. I did nine sets this way recently. Careful as you will be burning any grease on the shackles.