zerk fitting for brake master cylinder? (1959)

[alden]

classicparts.com has two different fittings, I'm not really sure which one I need (the old one is all clogged/corroded up.

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/74-909/

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/74-910/

thanks!

[OrrieG]

Originally Posted by alden

classicparts.com has two different fittings, I'm not really sure which one I need (the old one is all clogged/corroded up.

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/74-909/

http://www.classicparts.com/1947-91-...ctinfo/74-910/

thanks!

Why pay the shipping, handling, etc. when you can go down to Napa or Schucks and buy them for .50 each?? A zerk is a zerk, no serial numbers, part numbers, etc. Looking at mine I think it uses the larger one. Mine is a 90 not a 45 degree, I must have replaced it so it would point straight down and is easier to get to.

[alden]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

Why pay the shipping, handling, etc. when you can go down to Napa or Schucks and buy them for .50 each?? A zerk is a zerk, no serial numbers, part numbers, etc.

ok will do, thanks! I've never dealt with this before so I appreciate the tip.

[OrrieG]

I have found that a lot of the stuff that the specialty restoration place sell is available right off the shelf or by order at Napa or Ace (hardware) for significanty less. Examples are electrical stuff light light switches and turn signal parts. Standard still makes them. Also brake parts, etc. I once bought some expensive "exact" reproduction bulb sockets for my 64 Chevelle from a well known place. Paid a premium price, like $8-10 each. I put them in and they worked ok for a a couple of years then one shorted out on a road trip. I went into the Schucks store in the next town I went thru and bought a generic replacement off the electrical aisle. It was the same package as the "reproduction" but 1/4 the cost. I replaced it in the parking lot and its still working fine.