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Grease not always needed.


Mechanics, when you get in a new universal joint for an M113A3, don't assume that it has to have grease fittings A grease fitting, grease nipple or zerk fitting is a lubrication fitting used in mechanical systems to add grease with a grease gun. The fitting is permanently installed by a threaded connection leaving a nipple connection the grease gun attaches to. .

There are two different U-joint types available. NSN NSN National Stock Number
NSN Nokia Siemens Networks
NSN National Storytelling Network
NSN NATO Stock Number
NSN New Substances Notification (CEPA)
NSN National Student Number (NZ)
NSN Never Say Never
 2520-00-001-3530 brings a U-joint that has grease fittings. NSN 2520-01-413-1975 gets a U-joint that is permanently lubricated lu·bri·cate  
v. lu·bri·cat·ed, lu·bri·cat·ing, lu·bri·cates

v.tr.
1. To apply a lubricant to.

2. To make slippery or smooth.

v.intr.
To act as a lubricant.
. It has riveted plugs in place of the grease fittings.
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Title Annotation:M113A3 FOV ...
Publication:PS, the Preventive Maintenance Monthly
Date:Dec 1, 2003
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