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The worst part of adjusting the fall-away is that after making the adjustment on the ring, tightening the stem nut changes the pre-load.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
it got loose ... B I N G O
Yup.
 
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better off drilling the stem and put a grease fitting in ....fill it up.......( I'll never do that btw)
 
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before screwing with it.....
 
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Originally Posted by rocket23
better off drilling the stem and put a grease fitting in ....fill it up.......( I'll never do that btw)
Already has a zerk fitting on it, which I have used a few times.
 
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Originally Posted by QC
Already has a zerk fitting on it, which I have used a few times.
wonder if my sg has one?
 
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Time to do my chores. Back in a bit.
 
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Yep .. The zerk will make adding lubricant easier ... but it won't do anything as far as an "adjustment" is concerned
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
Yep .. The zerk will make adding lubricant easier ... but it won't do anything as far as an "adjustment" is concerned
Doesn't do much with lubricating either, just fills up the neck.....
 


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