Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
zerk — ˈzərk, ˈzə̄k, ˈzəik noun ( s) Etymology: short for zerk fitting, after Oscar U. Zerk died 1968 American (Austrian born) inventor : a grease fitting … Useful english dictionary
fitting — A small part that is attached to a larger apparatus. Also see air hold fitting bayonet fitting grease fitting zerk fitting … Dictionary of automotive terms
zerk — [zʉrk] n. a small metal fitting through which grease can be inserted into a mechanical joint that requires periodic lubrication * * * … Universalium
zerk — [zʉrk] n. a small metal fitting through which grease can be inserted into a mechanical joint that requires periodic lubrication … English World dictionary
zerk — noun Etymology: Oscar U. Zerk died 1968 American (Austrian born) inventor Date: 1926 a grease fitting … New Collegiate Dictionary
zerk — noun a) A grease fitting, of a type originally developed by Austrian born American inventor Oscar U. Zerk. b) A jerk … Wiktionary
Grease fitting — Grease nipple on a bearing A grease fitting, grease nipple, Zerk fitting, or Alemite fitting is a metal fitting used in mechanical systems to feed lubricants, usually lubricating grease, under moderate to high pressure, into a bearing using a… … Wikipedia
grease fitting — A device that seals in and allows the addition of more grease, or some other type of lubricant, to cushion two moving parts, allow them to move freely, and prevent them from wearing each other away. Found on ball joints, steering knuckles, tie… … Dictionary of automotive terms
Honda CX series — Infobox Motorcycle name = CX series aka = manufacturer = Honda parent company = production = 1978–1983 predecessor = successor = GL500 Silverwing, ST series (influenced) class = engine = 500–673 cc water cooled longitudinal OHV 80° V twin, 4… … Wikipedia
Stewart-Warner — is a US manufacturer of vehicle instruments, a.k.a. gauges. The company was founded as Stewart Clark Company in 1905 by John K. Stewart. Their speedometers were used in the Ford Model T. In 1912 John Stewart joined with Edgar Bassick to make… … Wikipedia
