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>
>Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:54:04 EDT
>From: Gcbr
>Subject: Re: GMC: Alignment
>
>In a message dated 10/13/98 11:35:22 PM Central Daylight Time,
>
> PS Going to take a crack at the list of questions posted to the net by
> Thurlow. I, too, would like to consider the Wallace hubs, but have not
seen
> them advertised for some time. Any kernels of wisdom? Will the regular
> bearings fit in them??? >>
>
>Larry
>
>Before you jump out and spend big bucks on hubs do one thing. Get
>someone to pull your old ones-----put in new ones and lube them
>with synthetic grease ------I use Mobile 1. My present motorhome is also
>front wheel drive and is supposed to eat bearings on the front end also.
>I put in new bearings and Mobile 1. I tore them down at 19,000 miles
>and honestly could not see any wear. This summer I tore them down
>at 40,000 miles and all you could see was an ever so slight "frosting"
>on the rollers. I did the same for the GMC. Cant tell you about the GMC
>I am still working on it.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
I heard Wallace is out of business but noticed the new Caspro catalog has a
three bearing hub assy. listed, complete with grease fitting. I am not sure
if it is identical to the Wallace hub.
I'm trying the Mobil 1 approach before I spend that kind of money. I've had
good results with synthetic oils so why not grease?
Any one know why some light aircraft seem to eat up wheel bearings? It
seems I have bought dozens over the years and yet can't remember ever
replacing an automotive wheel bearing. Can a factor be aircraft and
motorhomes tend to set in the same spot for long periods of time instead of
being used daily? Don't know, just brainstorming.
Cheers
Don Miller
>
>Date: Wed, 14 Oct 1998 09:54:04 EDT
>From: Gcbr
>Subject: Re: GMC: Alignment
>
>In a message dated 10/13/98 11:35:22 PM Central Daylight Time,
>
> PS Going to take a crack at the list of questions posted to the net by
> Thurlow. I, too, would like to consider the Wallace hubs, but have not
seen
> them advertised for some time. Any kernels of wisdom? Will the regular
> bearings fit in them??? >>
>
>Larry
>
>Before you jump out and spend big bucks on hubs do one thing. Get
>someone to pull your old ones-----put in new ones and lube them
>with synthetic grease ------I use Mobile 1. My present motorhome is also
>front wheel drive and is supposed to eat bearings on the front end also.
>I put in new bearings and Mobile 1. I tore them down at 19,000 miles
>and honestly could not see any wear. This summer I tore them down
>at 40,000 miles and all you could see was an ever so slight "frosting"
>on the rollers. I did the same for the GMC. Cant tell you about the GMC
>I am still working on it.
>
>Take Care
>Arch
>
I heard Wallace is out of business but noticed the new Caspro catalog has a
three bearing hub assy. listed, complete with grease fitting. I am not sure
if it is identical to the Wallace hub.
I'm trying the Mobil 1 approach before I spend that kind of money. I've had
good results with synthetic oils so why not grease?
Any one know why some light aircraft seem to eat up wheel bearings? It
seems I have bought dozens over the years and yet can't remember ever
replacing an automotive wheel bearing. Can a factor be aircraft and
motorhomes tend to set in the same spot for long periods of time instead of
being used daily? Don't know, just brainstorming.
Cheers
Don Miller
atri63
