Greasing top door hinge

[Sebulba]

Hello all,

2 years ago,I put a new bottom hinge and a good use top hinge since the previous ones were completely shot.

I decided it would be a good idea to grease them again today.  The bottom one took grease fine.  The top one, though, I can't seem to get to take any grease.  I replaced the zerk, in case that was the problem, still won't work.

Any ideas?

Thanks

Seb

[Sebulba]

Well, I couldn't take it.  I took the zerk off and shoved a drill bit up there a dug out all the old grease that I could, then I shot some kroil up there.  I let it sit a while and put some kroil in the zerk.  I hit it again with the grease gun and it worked. 

I'll let it work a while and hit it again with some fresh grease. 

How often do you think I should grease this. 

It is our permanent home, so it does get pretty regular use.

Thanks

Seb

[luvrbus]

Use a good full synthetic grease and it won't cake and harden and the place you are greasing will always take grease 

[Sebulba]

Use a good full synthetic grease and it won't cake and harden and the place you are greasing will always take grease 

I am not sure what I used on that 2 years ago.  It was clear.  I usually use Amsoil, but there was a time I was out and I'm not sure what I bought.

Thanks

Seb

[Sebulba]

ello all,

I know how I am and if it's a hassle to do something, sometimes it doesn't get done.  Like not greasing this door for 2 years, even though we use it every day.

So, I went to O'Reilly and found an extension to put on that grease fitting, so that I can grease it was without having to remove 2 panels.

It was a simple matter of taking the zerk of the bottom of the hinge and screwing in the extension.  I still have to mount the other end when I put the panels back on.  Then I can give it a shot if grease a couple times a year.

Seb