On 9 Apr 2006 19:05:04 -0700, wrote:

So am I missing something, or is there a trick?


I think you forgot to break the seal to the gease tube spout. But
then you had been using hand operated grease guns for years. Any
liklihood of the seal thingy? I don't have any problem using my $20
pneumatic applicatior to apply silicone seal.