Grease guns

[simon.williams]

Hello,

I do have a grease gun, but I am not sure it will actually force the new grease into things like propshaft grease nipples. Is there an attachment or type of nozzle that is suitable for 1970’s triumphs? And is there a list of all the points that should be greased?

Thank you!

[johnnydog]

There are plenty of flexible nozzles available as a seperate purchase or part of a kit, but you would need to establish the thread at the grease gun end if just buying a flexible nozzle
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As to what needs greasing - some uj's have grease nipples; some don't. You'll have to check your propshaft and drive shafts. A few strokes until you see grease start to emerge from the cup is usually OK.
One item that is often overlooked - a couple of strokes on the steering rack periodically won't go amiss. Some racks have a grease nipple; some just have a blanking bolt / plug. If that's the case, just undo the blanking plug and fit a grease nipple - cranked if that improves access. Some early water pumps had a grease nipple but generally most are sealed.
Rarely, bottom ball joints sometimes had a grease nipple at the bottom, but they are not the norm, and generally are not greasable.
If you find a grease nipple then grease it! Good old Castrol LM is generally suitable for all Triumph grease nipples!