Still, could have been worse...

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Originally Posted by Redtail

Yep, mine did the same!

As the OP said, it could have been worse. :-)

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The smashed trans is precisely what I was alluding to... Missed it by that much.

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Originally Posted by Bosco15

I rebuilt mine, today.
Two uni's into the double Cardon joint. $66.
Front uni had already been replaced with a greaseable unit.
Ha! Don't call them names.
The uni's that come with grease nipples embedded in the main body of unit don't have enough space between the caps to get a grease gun on.
Next mission. Fit some extended grease nipples.

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You could try one of the long needle point adaptors, quite common for greasing universals on prop shafts.

Not the hypodermic type, I think Toledo make them.

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Originally Posted by shack

You could try one of the long needle point adaptors, quite common for greasing universals on prop shafts.

Not the hypodermic type, I think Toledo make them.

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Like this? 305237 - Needle Nose Dispensers & Adaptors | Toledo

How do they work?
Obviously the grease comes out of the needle, but where are you sticking it?
Does the needle fit into the grease nipple? Wouldn't that kill the non return ball?
I am interested to see one in action.

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Originally Posted by shack

You could try one of the long needle point adaptors, quite common for greasing universals on prop shafts.

Not the hypodermic type, I think Toledo make them.

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Yep, Macnaught do very nice grease needles (and guns) that do the job. Cheers

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Originally Posted by Tins

Like this? 305237 - Needle Nose Dispensers & Adaptors | Toledo

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https://toolswarehouse.com.au/produc...QaAmEeEALw_wcB

https://toolswarehouse.com.au/produc...caAtBxEALw_wcB

These are more robust than the hypodermic type like the Toldeo needle linked in your post Tins.

Cheers

As pointed out by Ozscott, you need the stronger one, not the hypodermic.

We use both, the hypodermic to re pack bearings and the needle point for Universal's.

The needle pushes the ball in then you grease it, probably need to use a pistol grip gun though so you have a hand free.

I've never seen either type, so thanks to both of you. The OKA has many nipples....

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As pointed out by Ozscott, you need the stronger one, not the hypodermic.

We use both, the hypodermic to re pack bearings and the needle point for Universal's.

The needle pushes the ball in then you grease it, probably need to use a pistol grip gun though so you have a hand free.

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I haven't used many pistol grips but I really like my Macnaught pistol grip. Fast trigger it and you get lower volume higher pressure and slow grip gives more volume lower volume. And it works well especially for old stubborn nipples especially with a locking end put on. Cheers