Welcome! Please use the navigational links to explore our website.
PartsASAP LogoCompany Logo Auction Link (800) 853-2651

Shop Now

   Allis Chalmers Case Farmall IH Ford 8N,9N,2N Ford
   Ferguson John Deere Massey Ferguson Minn. Moline Oliver

Crawlers, Dozers, Loaders & Backhoes Discussion Forum

Nonsense

[Show Entire Topic]  

Welcome Guest, Log in or Register
Author 
jdemaris

06-23-2006 16:13:31




Report to Moderator

That is just plain not true. Button head fittings have been used for years in factory equipment - some only allowed to be lubed with food-grade grease. The button-head has no better (or worse) ability to hold grease or oil then a zerk fitting does. It does, however, allow one handed pumping and also handles getting hit by rocks and debris much better since it is not pointed. Deere, as well as many other tractor companies sold grease absolutely specific for their track rollers and idler wheels with button-head fittings. Deere started out recommending gear oil until the mid-60s, and then changed the recommendation over to grease except for extreme cold conditions. They found out that gear oil leaks out too fast once a small leak develops. That's why they sold what used to be labeled as "Track and Roller" grease, and is now sold as "Corn Head" grease. Oil was never recommended again until the new type "face seals" were developed for use in undercarriage parts. They can handle moderate wear and still hold oil, unlike the older style seals.

[Log in to Reply]   [No Email]
[Show Entire Topic]     [Options]  [Printer Friendly]  [Posting Help]  [Return to Forum]   [Log in to Reply]

Hop to:


TRACTOR PARTS TRACTOR MANUALS
We sell tractor parts!  We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today. [ About Us ]

Home  |  Forums


Copyright © 1997-2023 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy

TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters

Website Accessibility Policy