Lincoln 1134 Extra Heavy Duty Pistol Grip Grease Gun, 6 Inch Rigid Extension, Dual Lip Follower, Variable Stroke Mechanism, 18" Whip Hose with Coupler

Good product but be aware if buying in Australia because our grease tubes here don't fit it. It has to be filled manually which is too messy.

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Well-built grease gun but there is a learning curve for me (cost me half tube of grease and one roll of paper towel). Once learning curve is over 1134 is quite predictable and work like a champ. First of all the rubber plunger design of 1134 is different from 1132. 1132 has quite a few youtube videos showing the plunger shape, which is a simple rubber cup with opening toward the T-handle for cartridge loading. However, 1134 came in with plunger rubber that has narrow opening facing the casting head and thicker double o-ring like cross-section at larger OD (for better sealing). I followed the instruction and flip the rubber cup facing the rear (T-handle). It was a struggle and I noticed that the rubber after being flipped over is no longer rounded at large OD in some area due to the metal plate inside (As if it was not meant to be flipped over). Loaded with cartridge, I immediately noticed the plunger went through way too easy right after I released the T-handle. I ended up with whole tube of grease on the other side of plunger. Opened the blue tube, I can see the leak path inside the cartridge tubing due to uneven plunger rubber roundness. I don't think plunger illustration in 1134 manual matches with actual design and don't think there is need to flip the plunger at all (with this improved rubber seal design). After lengthy cleaning up (I managed to save half tube of synthetic grease), I flip the plunger back with small opening toward the casting just like when 1134 was arrived in the box. Loaded the cartridge and now the plunger is doing its job (Stopped and pushed the grease upward toward the casting). Valuable (and messy) lessons learned. I tried unloaded and loaded multiple times with different cartridge, the plunger works just fine and very smooth. No leaking grease on the spring / T-handle anymore. In short, I don’t think 1134 user manual is correct. With 1134’s new plunger rubber cross-section design, I don't see a need to flip the rubber anymore as some other models required. Oh yes the coupler: I have to use vise grip to break the hex loose. Before that there was no way I could attach and detach the coupler to the zerk fitting I bought for Honda trimmer gear head (6mm thread) and the factory fittings on Ariens Snowblower augers. After I manage to loosen the knurl, the coupler functions pretty well. Just loosen the knurl a few turns and attach the coupler to the zerk fitting and hand tighten the knurl to hold the zerk in place. When greasing is done, loosen the knurl fitting a few turns and detach the coupler from zerk fitting. If the goal was to safe-keeping the spring and ball inside the coupler from being lost during shipping, just bag the coupler better. I don’t see the need to make it so tight. Priming: I chose 1134 over 1132 for a few extra bucks because of the priming / bulk fitting 1134 has. It works most of time to burp the air out but I found combination of loosening the blue tube from casting a few turns + gentle pushing the engaged T-handle behind, plus using this priming / bulk fitting will ensure good priming. Once all air is out the grease just keep coming out every time the handle is squeezed, even after the gun sit there for a few days. Storage: Since I don’t use on daily basis I took the advice from one of youtube reviewer and unloaded the plunger pressure when not in use. For long term storage I take cartridge out and wipe clean the tube, plunger, and casting (inside). Put it in a bag and store it in a cool place. A bit messy but I think will help better useful life. I like this gun and intend to keep it for a long time. Overall a bit struggle at beginning but not-deniable built like tank and very smooth to operate. It made me to look around the house to find anything with zerk fittings.

The 1134 is a well built grease gun. I have used these in an industrial environment on a daily basis and they have performed very well. This one was purchased for home use so I expect to get many years service from it. I highly recommend this model to anyone in the market for a quality product.

Bon produit. Livré rapidement.