Pin won't take grease

[simonsrplant]

Absolutely agree with previous comments on auto lube systems.
They can screw up, have blocked ports etc. If not checked properly you’re back to square one.
I have a power pack line with a grease adapter on...
use it for all sorts including clearing blocked ports. Rarely do I have to r and r pins to clean.

 

[DMiller]

I my opinion autolube systems are only as good as the people maintaining them.

Way too many people are sold on the idea that once installed maintenance is solved for life. That is far from reality!

At the very least you still need someone who will visually inspect the equipment to confirm that all points are getting the proper lubrication. Also the amount of lubrication can vary substantially between two identical machines due to environmental operating conditions!

Seen my share of auto lube failure. Lease company bought into them and before two years were out they were ALL Gone, then the quarry manager in Augusta MO saw them as his answer to saving TONS of money WOOHOO was a gravy train for awhile but the work was incessant. One broken line or a popped fitting or have a pin stop lubing and the heat was on!

 

[old-iron-habit]

boss traded the machine off yesterday. Found a low hour 304k that he couldn't pass up.

Well ****. Now how are we going to find out if any of these solutions worked?

 

[DMiller]

I am a thinking he needs to track it down and keep us informed!

 

[colson04]

I am a thinking he needs to track it down and keep us informed!

I have no idea where that machine ended up. It disappeared fast, equipment jockey found it a new home right away after we cleaned it up and shipped it off.

 

[DMiller]

LOL!!