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krue · 03-24-2018, 10:15 PM

Am I the only one who grew up calling grease fittings alamites?

yuccales · 03-24-2018, 10:35 PM

I've heard the brand name, but I've always just called them zerks.

**mongocanfly** · 03-24-2018, 10:36 PM

haha...probably...we called em zerks...

**Boog** · 03-25-2018, 12:42 AM

Nah. I grew up just calling them "grease fittings".

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-25-2018, 12:49 AM

I just thought alamites meant a lot of termites.

**special-K** · 03-25-2018, 06:46 AM

I'm not sure I ever heard the word. I have a one track mind and call them nipples

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Actually not sure about that, but I think I have heard that and used that a long time ago. I call them that thing where you put the grease in. Sorry, this is a serious topic, so seriously, I first called them grease fittings. Then when I heard zerks I loved the sound of that word and have used that ever since.

There needs to be a comic series made about a super hero mechanic named Zerk Alamite, Champion of the undercarriage.

Paul, no no no. It is also an ancient Muslim term kinda like the phrase Christians like to use "What would Jesus do?" only they use "Ala Might". (ah jeez, that was bad...sorry)

whtgmc68 · 03-25-2018, 09:03 AM

I grew up in NC and always heard them called zerk or grease fittings, but I lived in Tupelo, MS, for four years and everyone I knew there called them alamites. I wonder if it is just a MS thing?

**Stocker** · 03-25-2018, 09:40 AM

They have always been grease fitting or zerks to me..... this is the first I ever heard of alamites.

**too much stuff** · 03-25-2018, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Am I the only one who grew up calling grease fittings alamites?

Possibly...
I have never heard that before.

Keith Seymore · 03-25-2018, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Am I the only one who grew up calling grease fittings alamites?

I think so.

Sounds like one of the tribes the Hebrews encountered when they entered the Promised Land.

K

71cheyennesuperlongb · 03-25-2018, 10:13 AM

I do remember them being called that.Mostly just called grease fittings.

Coley · 03-25-2018, 10:50 AM

I don't recall them being called that but I know that Alemite was well known for making them.
It reminds me of a few younger engineers I know into 4x4's who call a rod end fitting a 'Heim'....again a company that was well known for making them.
....here is another famous reference based on a specific manufacturer....'Jacuzzi'

all good
Coley

yuccales · 03-25-2018, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

It is also an ancient Muslim term kinda like the phrase Christians like to use "What would Jesus do?" only they use "Ala Might". (ah jeez, that was bad...sorry)

**Steeveedee** · 03-25-2018, 01:38 PM

It's a thing like Crescent(TM) wrenches- some people call those "all sixteenths" sometimes, though. Alemite is just another brand name.

http://www.skf.com/alemite/index.html

**special-K** · 03-26-2018, 05:57 AM

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yuccales · 03-26-2018, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

It's a thing like Crescent(TM) wrenches- some people call those "all sixteenths"

Never heard that one before. What is a metric Crescent wrench called?

Keith Seymore · 03-26-2018, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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**special-K** · 03-26-2018, 08:19 AM

I missed that Cresent Wrenches being called that. Never heard that one either. I thought you were saying it became the generic term for any tool of that design when it was the original product name...like Coke is for a cola soda.

Kleins is what we always call electricians wire cutter/pliers

Brillo pad even if it's SOS

Tabasco had ht sauce till all that exploded into 10,000 different ones. Not that Louisiana wasn't the term in some areas. That is one hot state!

**A1971Blazer** · 03-26-2018, 09:02 AM

The history

https://www.farmcollector.com/equipm...-zmlz15octzhur

krue · 03-26-2018, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by A1971Blazer

The history

https://www.farmcollector.com/equipm...-zmlz15octzhur

Thanks, that's the reason I like this board, I'm always learning something.

**FleetsidePaul** · 03-26-2018, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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Phillips screwdriver/ screw

68C15 · 03-26-2018, 09:18 AM

Use any of the terms around a quickly lube tech and you'll get a blank stare. They have a grease gun hanging on the wall just coated in dust. They think it was an ancient tool designed by aliens and if touched will result in an incurable disease

**Steeveedee** · 03-26-2018, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by yuccales

Never heard that one before. What is a metric Crescent wrench called?

All-millimeter.

**truckster** · 03-26-2018, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by 68C15

Use any of the terms around a quickly lube tech and you'll get a blank stare. They have a grease gun hanging on the wall just coated in dust. They think it was an ancient tool designed by aliens and if touched will result in an incurable disease

Half the time they don't even know where the oil goes...

Keith Seymore · 03-26-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by special-K

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Keith Seymore

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03-24-2018, 10:15 PM	#1
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03-24-2018, 10:35 PM	#2
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03-24-2018, 10:36 PM	#3
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03-25-2018, 12:42 AM	#4
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03-25-2018, 12:49 AM	#5
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03-25-2018, 06:46 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Alamites? I'm not sure I ever heard the word. I have a one track mind and call them nipples . Actually not sure about that, but I think I have heard that and used that a long time ago. I call them that thing where you put the grease in. Sorry, this is a serious topic, so seriously, I first called them grease fittings. Then when I heard zerks I loved the sound of that word and have used that ever since. There needs to be a comic series made about a super hero mechanic named Zerk Alamite, Champion of the undercarriage. Paul, no no no. It is also an ancient Muslim term kinda like the phrase Christians like to use "What would Jesus do?" only they use "Ala Might". (ah jeez, that was bad...sorry) __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-25-2018, 09:03 AM	#7
whtgmc68 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: King, NC Posts: 63	Re: Alamites? I grew up in NC and always heard them called zerk or grease fittings, but I lived in Tupelo, MS, for four years and everyone I knew there called them alamites. I wonder if it is just a MS thing?

03-25-2018, 09:40 AM	#8
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,814	Re: Alamites? They have always been grease fitting or zerks to me..... this is the first I ever heard of alamites. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

03-25-2018, 10:13 AM	#11
71cheyennesuperlongb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Alcoa;Tn Posts: 208	Re: Alamites? I do remember them being called that.Mostly just called grease fittings. __________________ '71 Cheyenne Super LWB - Second Owner in 39 Years! '70 CST/10 SWB - Soon to be Daughter's truck when finished

03-25-2018, 10:50 AM	#12
Coley Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Victoria, B.C Posts: 3,794	Re: Alamites? I don't recall them being called that but I know that Alemite was well known for making them. It reminds me of a few younger engineers I know into 4x4's who call a rod end fitting a 'Heim'....again a company that was well known for making them. ....here is another famous reference based on a specific manufacturer....'Jacuzzi' all good Coley __________________ ....for some men, there is experience, skill and effort....for the others...there is visa and UPS LOL 1966 Chevy 1/2 ton (Florida- Red/white) 1972 Chevy 1/2 ton (California- Blue/white) 2005 Chevy Silverado HD2500/Duramax 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

03-25-2018, 01:38 PM	#14
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,968	Re: Alamites? It's a thing like Crescent(TM) wrenches- some people call those "all sixteenths" sometimes, though. Alemite is just another brand name. http://www.skf.com/alemite/index.html __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

03-26-2018, 05:57 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Alamites? Channel Locks Panhard Bar Jake Brake (Jacobs) Vise Grip Crapper __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-26-2018, 08:19 AM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Alamites? I missed that Cresent Wrenches being called that. Never heard that one either. I thought you were saying it became the generic term for any tool of that design when it was the original product name...like Coke is for a cola soda. Kleins is what we always call electricians wire cutter/pliers Brillo pad even if it's SOS Tabasco had ht sauce till all that exploded into 10,000 different ones. Not that Louisiana wasn't the term in some areas. That is one hot state! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

03-26-2018, 09:02 AM	#19
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03-26-2018, 09:18 AM	#22
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