Zerk caps

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  1. Earl Branham

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    Guys; I need to find a source for zerk caps, the little caps that go on grease fittings to keep the dirt and dust out. I have checked all the usual suspects (AZ, ADV, O'R, etc.) and they don't even have a clue as to what they are. I looked at a NAPA and they said that since the new cars don't use them, they don't carry them :cry:. Go figure! If anyone has an idea as to where to find these, pls let me know. Thanks,:)
     
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    would the caps off bleeder screws work?
     
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    Maybe. The caps I'm looking for are plastic and fit the suspension grease fittings. They come in a lot of different colors. I'll check the bleeder caps. Thanks,
     
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    They should at one point I had a small army of these at work
     
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    Joe; can you bring me a few at the show on Saturday? I need 10 or so.
     
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    Ill see what i can dig up,I cleaned house not to long ago
     
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    Appreciate it. Looking forward to meeting you. Great work on that bumper.:)
     
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    ive got about 9 matching ones,and 4-5 more very similar I got them in the car ready for tommorow.
     
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    Earl!!! Dip it...You can make em from "dip it"...The stuff you buy to coat the handels on tools and such.Put a thin layer of oil on the end of the fitting...then "dip it" in the dip it.Once it dries,you have caps that can be removed and fit snugly...And you can buy "Dip it" in many colors...
     
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    I'll have to give that a try. Never thought of that.(y)
     
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    Joe; thanks, that will save some time. Those little things are the hardest to find of all the stuff for this car. See you tomorrow!!!:dance:
     
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