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gate valve lube

bob213
Explorer
Explorer
saw this on another forum. Might help some


https://youtu.be/2GDErKY05-8
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jjrbus
Explorer
Explorer
old guy wrote:
I have used the grease zerk fittings for years and years and all my TT's and never had a stuck gate


Zerks are the only way I will go, never had a problem with them!

ScottG
Nomad
Nomad
A weekly Mexican food meal and ours is kept working smooth.

old_guy
Explorer
Explorer
I have used the grease zerk fittings for years and years and all my TT's and never had a stuck gate

Lynnmor
Explorer
Explorer
When I replaced my cable operated valves, I ran small diameter tubing to the same place shown in the video. I used an old valve to test the silicone lubricant and it worked for a very short time, then it swelled the shaft seal making the valve tight and useless. Then I tried the same test on another valve using motor oil and that worked.

Ron3rd
Explorer
Explorer
I've seen similar posts here where a zerk fitting is installed and you pump the valve with grease. Your post looks like an easier option.
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2oldman
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Great idea. thanks.
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