HECTOR’S SHOP: Locking Grease Coupler

Hector’s back in the shop, this time showing off a really cool, relatively inexpensive tool that will make it a lot easier to keep zerks greased. Brought to you by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC).

September 12, 2016
 

Hector’s back in the shop, this time showing off a really cool, relatively inexpensive tool that will make it a lot easier to keep zerks greased. Brought to you by the Equipment & Engine Training Council (EETC).

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