skydawg Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I`m looking to remove the spoke hub grease caps without denting them...and without buying an $80 pr of pliers.I`m wondering if a strap type oil filter wrench would get it moving enough to get something behind it to pry it off? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 As Vlad said in the above post.. Use a lot of "Panther Piss", your preferred concoction, on them several times before trying to loosen them.. and yes a strap type filter wrench might work??? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 17 hours ago, skydawg said: I`m looking to remove the spoke hub grease caps without denting them...and without buying an $80 pr of pliers.I`m wondering if a strap type oil filter wrench would get it moving enough to get something behind it to pry it off? Are you sure them don't screw on ? terry 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537896 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 29, 2023 Share Posted August 29, 2023 If they do the strap wrench will be best?? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 once again it's matter of pictures if possible have not been posted previously. should be as stated a thread on cap. if they are that tight/rusted on wrap the cap in heavy cloth ( my day they were wrapped with burlap ) I know 90percent saying "what is burlap !!LOL then use a strap wrench or HD chain style strap wrench 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 maybe he has a tater sack he can cut up to do what you suggest, Mech.. Go Burlap!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 now lets be careful and stay on topic LOL. 1- total confusion saying tater sack ! 2-if he has a good condition Tater sack it's worth more then the cap!!!🤣.3= figured term burlap was challenging enough to say. LMAO.😁 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537915 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Oh come On Mech?? yeah , your right.. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 today's world guess I could have gone with double up a strip of the 80 grit emery then wrap the cap to protect it from the wrench. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537917 Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydawg Posted August 30, 2023 Author Share Posted August 30, 2023 It must be threaded because a sharp knife blade will not even penetrate the joint when I try to hammer it in between the cap and the hub. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537920 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 Back to the Panther Piss!!!!!!!! Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537942 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big R Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I removed threaded ones by carefully tightening chain grips then gentle taps with hammer to turn it. One side might b left hand thread can’t remember Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post skydawg Posted August 30, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2023 They`re threaded...easy peasy once I got a filter wrench that was big enough. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73233-grease-cap-removal/#findComment-537950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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