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I have updated my original post with the info about using a metric threaded adapter to fit the metric threaded hole for the intermediate housing grease fitting.
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Which Alemite fitting did you buy? -
It was the 51942.
Is there any reason someone recommended the 90 deg? I think this will work just fine, a bit cheaper too.
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You bought the NON-metric 51942 male thread version of the adapter, correct?
The 51942 male threads do not fit into the factory threaded hole on the intermediate housing.
Hence the update note regarding the metric male thread 6mm fittingLast edited by K447; 05-18-2020, 03:44 PM.Comment
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You can rethread that Alemite fitting to metric. That's what I did.Last edited by K447; 05-18-2020, 03:44 PM.Comment
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Ya, Oops! I probably didn't read any further after I had watched your video.......or saw any other posts regarding the 6mm thread size. So, I'm just finding that out now
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I'm just going to go ahead and buy this straight adapter instead of the 90. I think it will be ok....Comment
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Sorry, I meant your original video (maybe I'm wrong, but I thought it was you that posted the instructional video on You Tube of how to complete this) was great. I didn't hear you mention the factory threads are 6mm, but that video was probably done before we knew about the 6mm threads.Comment
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If you have a tap and die set, just put the metric 6mm die on that alemite fitting that you bought... It's a bit tight but it's a very close thread so will work.Comment
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It's grease that's not under pressure so shouldn't be a problem. You can put Teflon tape or thread sealant on it too to be sure.Comment
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Sorry, I must be. I did go back and saw a post you made with a link to this Video.....which is where I got the parts list (and chose the wrong Alemite adapter 51942)
I see the video was made by You Tuber ÔÇ£SnowisMasÔÇØ....I assumed you were one in the same person! My bad on that!
Going to Harbor Freight tomorrow. I plan on buying the Metric Tap Set and will try rethreading that Alemite to and M6 as Speedster did.
Hopefully that'll do the trick! Hopeful to take the seasons 1st ride this weekend here in Michigan!Comment
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Hi All,
First off, thanks to Speedster! Using an M6 die I was able to rethread the Alemite fitting, so worked perfectly! I decided to route the cable to the backside and up the wall, and just ziptied. It seemed no matter where I routed in the front, it was getting pinched by the electrical box.
I pumped 30 times until I noticed some grease started coming out where the hose barb meets the grease fitting. I have the hose clamp as tight as it can be as well. Not sure if that was backpressure, but I stopped because I saw this. Was afraid to try and keep pumping more as I didn't want to blow seals. I thought I would feel some resistance but I never really did. Again, this is a 2018 and has never had any grease in the IBH.
I did see today that more grease came out of that area..............maybe someone can provide feedback on if this is ok or not? I checked near the IBH when I was pumping, and there were no leaks so that is good. One thing I didn't do was prefill the hose with grease as I probably should have, just to get a better idea of how many pumps it needed.Attached FilesComment
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Gear style hose clamps do not provide a good seal, especially on small OD hoses. Your hose clamps are on the large size for the hose OD which exacerbates the leakage aspect.
I recommend Oetiker stepless/gapless crimp style hose clamps.
Next time you want to add grease, do it shortly after a long ride. That pre-warms the bearing housing and allows the pumped grease to flow more easily. And if the bearing is indeed 'full' with grease the warmth allows excess grease to escape more easily past the shaft seals.
Also, this is why I used an actual grease gun hose with threaded ends.
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