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Old 24-01-16, 20:47
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Default Bogie Pivot pin breather.

Having cleaned up the ones that I have I can get the ball to move against the spring but it doesn't seem to seat properly at all as you can blow and suck from the threaded end. I would presume that it should only let air pass out or at least have some sort of bias or it might as well just be an orafice! As I cant believe that it gets too hot I am inclined to just fit two grease nipples. What is peoples experience?
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Old 24-01-16, 22:10
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Alistair, it should have a ball and spring. Maybe the spring is broken or rusty?
or the ball has rusted at the "out" end and no longer seals?
Anyhow, You could put a grease nipple in there but would need to remove the ball and spring first. Grease must be able to exit there.
I say this because I have NOS Australian carrier ones. They come in two types one is as yours should be with check valve, and the other is an open vent. They are made of steel and have a UNF thread (the only differences)
Basically you grease the grease nipple until grease comes out the check valve. Do that regularly and after you've been through water and it will out last you.
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