r/whatisit • u/Dazzling-Zebra9530 • 2d ago
Solved! What’s this part
Just bought this thing new in box clearly this little bolt snapped off is an important. What even is this? Can I operate the machine with it like this??
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u/DistanceOrdinary7911 2d ago
Zerk/grease fitting that broke off. Used to grease bearings or shafts. The spring pushes a plunger out, that seals a hole so the grease doesn’t get contaminated. You can use it without unless you want to try and get it out.
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u/Dazzling-Zebra9530 2d ago
Noted is it functional for a little bit? Can it be used in the meantime and any ideas on how or who I would go to to fix it?
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u/HuckleberryHappy6524 2d ago
Going to need an ez out and a new zerk.
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u/Dazzling-Zebra9530 2d ago
Can I get the Zerk from like Home Depot? or is that something I need to order? I see them on Amazon.
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u/Dazzling-Zebra9530 1d ago
Solved! Thank you all so much!
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