EZ Lube Grease Cap Hitting Grease Fitting

Question:

I ordered the Dexter EZ Lube Grease Caps K71-315-00 but I need caps that are deeper from the flange to the outside cap where the rubber plug goes on. The axles grease zerk touches the rubber plug with these caps. These caps are 1inch from the flange to the outside end and I need a cap that is 1-1/8inch or more. Do you sell an EZ lube cap this size?

asked by: Jason S

Expert Reply:

I do have a solution that will work with your EZ Lube axles. It sounds like the grease fitting is too long and is hitting the rubber cap. Most grease caps are very similar in height, so changing the cap most likely won't solve the clearance issue.

However changing out the grease zerk will give you more clearance, if you use a short one like # Gzerk. If the fitting was bent, or damaged and then replaced, it's very possible to have one that is just slightly too long.

I verified with my contact at Dexter, and they use standard 1/4 inch pipe thread, so you should be able to use any short grease zerk with that thread.

expert reply by: Robert C