Looking for a grease nibble
02-29-12 | 01:59 PM
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Looking for a grease nipple
My 57/58 W. F. Holdsworth Typhoon lost it's grease nipple that fits on top left side of the bottom bracket shell between the junction of the seat tube and down tube. The drilled hole looks to be 4mm. If anyone has a source or idea where I might fine one I would be grateful.
Last edited by sisddwg; 02-29-12 at 02:07 PM.
02-29-12 | 02:05 PM
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02-29-12 | 02:59 PM
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02-29-12 | 03:27 PM
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02-29-12 | 04:32 PM
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02-29-12 | 08:46 PM
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A zerk from O'Reilly auto parts. You can get them cheap at any auto parts store. I'm using it to fill the hole until I can find a proper metal oil cup.
02-29-12 | 08:59 PM
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Also, do you have more photos of that bike? Looks interesting!
02-29-12 | 09:05 PM
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Yes and yes.
My goal was to build a lightweight 3 speed. It weighed 24 pounds before I switched to those heavy 38c tires.
My goal was to build a lightweight 3 speed. It weighed 24 pounds before I switched to those heavy 38c tires.
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02-29-12 | 09:13 PM
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03-01-12 | 12:19 AM
#12
just a note: most Zerk grease fittings use a tapered pipe thread, but they can also be found with straight threading as well as in metric (but smallest I've seen is M5, no 4mm). Measure the hole and shop carefully unless you want to re-tap.
03-01-12 | 06:56 AM
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There are no threads on my zerk or in the BB. It's a force fit. I drove it in with a hammer and small socket from my 1/4" drive set.
, may add a couple pounds though!
03-01-12 | 08:37 AM
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03-01-12 | 08:42 AM
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The good old days of BIG ball bearings and just keep flushing them with oil and grease are coming to an end, probably for the better! New bearings last a LOT longer, work better and take less maintenance (for the most part).
03-01-12 | 09:50 AM
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03-01-12 | 10:49 AM
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https://www.mcmaster.com/#zerk-grease-fittings/=gh413u
good to know.
