[awfink55]

Greetings Michael, I have solved my zerk fitting problem after sleeping on it. I threaded a paper/wire bread bag tie through the new zerk fitting body leaving about 1/4" exposed at the threaded end and forming a tee configuration at the top. Stuck the short end into the hole in the u-joint which kept it straight and even with the hole. I was able to start the treads with my 2 fat fingers. At that point, I was able to snug it up with an open-end. I then pulled the paper/wire out of the fitting body and screwed the 45 degree part into the fitting body. It saved me a lot of time and a big headache. Thanks for all your help and information. Art Fink