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    If you are only ever going to do your own u/j's and tie rod ends I would suggest you might want to look at the 85g mini grease guns.
    Not the most economical way to buy grease but very portable.

    I carry one in my toolbox with a few spare cartridges for big trips and give everything a once over if I have been doing a lot of water crossings.

    And easier to use under the truck imo.

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    I also have the McNaught but if I was to buy again I go for this one ImageUploadedByAULRO1473722026.165170.jpg

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    Quote Originally Posted by harro View Post
    If you are only ever going to do your own u/j's and tie rod ends I would suggest you might want to look at the 85g mini grease guns.
    Not the most economical way to buy grease but very portable.

    I carry one in my toolbox with a few spare cartridges for big trips and give everything a once over if I have been doing a lot of water crossings.

    And easier to use under the truck imo.

    Paul.
    Yep that sounds like a great idea as the McNaught is awesome but it takes up a bit of volume and weight if your touring. However it's good to not always worry if your going to run out on the next squeeze (probably why my 110 is overloaded as that mentality holds true for too many things for me)

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    I have an 85g I take on trips. Otherwise I have this:

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    If you've got a compressor, I've found an air operated gun to be easiest to use when lying underneath the car.
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    Get the one you can use in one hand like in Tombies pic.

    The other type that have a lever and have to be held with two hands can be a nuisance to use at times.

    As others have said,if you want quality,buy quality,if not a cheapie may do for a while.

    I also prefer one that takes cartridges.
    Paul

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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    the which grease gun is a little less important than the attachments it comes with.

    no, dont greae them until grease comes out. Just add one shot of grease every month or 2000-2500 km or so.

    if you notice grease only weeping past one of the seals you then need to belt the yoke of the UJ in a few different directions to change the path of resistance to the grease. in a perfect world you would put your one shot of grease in, go for the monthly 50 K check out drive and when you climbed under you would notice a slight dribble of grease from each arm of the UJ.
    Hmm, just as a contrary viewpoint, I was always taught and have practiced for quite a few decades that you grease until the seals purge.
    It's also what Tom Wood Driveshafts recommend.

    We are often asked about the frequency or type of grease to use when servicing a drive shaft. The answer has always been; "we believe a frequent and thorough greasing is more important than the type of grease you use". This is primarily because, one of the main results of a proper is a "flushing out" of any contaminates. It seems that a little grease and dirt make an excellent grinding compound. While greasing, if you pump in grease until you see clean grease come out past ALL the seals, you will insure that most of the contaminants will be washed away.


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    McNaught or Tecalimet

    Hello from Brisbane.

    Like everything quality has a price and in many cases quality has had its day. I bought a couple of new guns in the last year or so that really were pretty poor quality despite having a name brand on the box.

    The older stuff bought second hand can be pretty good.

    I have a couple of old McNaught's in the workshop from the 1960s which are excellent for general use including my boat.

    But I also have a small Tecalemit gun in the tool roll. These are UK made and were part of the tool kit of a lot of British cars in the day - mine came from a swap meet and is a nice bit of kit.

    Cheers,

    Neil

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    Quote Originally Posted by S3ute View Post
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    But I also have a small Tecalemit gun in the tool roll. These are UK made and were part of the tool kit of a lot of British cars in the day - mine came from a swap meet and is a nice bit of kit.

    Cheers,

    Neil
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