07-27-2022, 12:30 PM
Hey Todd,
I checked my door spindle/shaft by removing the cover at the top and bottom. My "tactile memory" served me correctly; there are no grease fittings of any sort.
I saw a bit of lithium grease around the top and bottom collars. So, my conclusion is that Newell removes those during production, since it's kinda hard to put a leather wrap over a ZERK. My guess is they've put a cap screw into the hole...I saw one on the collar. I'll get better light next time, and go after it with...probably...a hex.
Otherwise, I saw no way to get grease onto that shaft.
I checked my door spindle/shaft by removing the cover at the top and bottom. My "tactile memory" served me correctly; there are no grease fittings of any sort.
I saw a bit of lithium grease around the top and bottom collars. So, my conclusion is that Newell removes those during production, since it's kinda hard to put a leather wrap over a ZERK. My guess is they've put a cap screw into the hole...I saw one on the collar. I'll get better light next time, and go after it with...probably...a hex.
Otherwise, I saw no way to get grease onto that shaft.
Steve & Janice Vance
2015 Newell #1524
Glendora, CA