Not really that big a job since it only has to be done every 2 years or so.
Looks like we are spending more time reengineering a job that already works.
Will the present seals work with gear lube?
remember these are not sealed bearings.
> >Dave No matter what modification we talk about it introduces trade offs.
> >Inject the grease at to high a pressure and you risk blowing a seal and
> >later contamination of the bearings.
>
>That is why I was suggesting two plugs. One to inject the grease and the
>other to release the air from the hub as the grease enters.
>
> >I still think the best method is remove the hubs, replace the bearings and
> >seals, repack with mobil l. Total cost about $200. considering the number
> >of miles the average coach goes its a cheap semi-yearly expense. Would I
> >reuse a good bearing? Yes I would.
>
>I was just thinking that it would be nice if we could figure out an easier
>way. Its a big production repacking the bearings. If we can lube them
>without removing them, and that solves the problem, its a much better
>solution.
>
>
>Dave
>Ann Arbor, MI.
>73 Sequoia (26'/455/EFI/HEI)
>
>
>
Looks like we are spending more time reengineering a job that already works.
Will the present seals work with gear lube?
remember these are not sealed bearings.
> >Dave No matter what modification we talk about it introduces trade offs.
> >Inject the grease at to high a pressure and you risk blowing a seal and
> >later contamination of the bearings.
>
>That is why I was suggesting two plugs. One to inject the grease and the
>other to release the air from the hub as the grease enters.
>
> >I still think the best method is remove the hubs, replace the bearings and
> >seals, repack with mobil l. Total cost about $200. considering the number
> >of miles the average coach goes its a cheap semi-yearly expense. Would I
> >reuse a good bearing? Yes I would.
>
>I was just thinking that it would be nice if we could figure out an easier
>way. Its a big production repacking the bearings. If we can lube them
>without removing them, and that solves the problem, its a much better
>solution.
>
>
>Dave
>Ann Arbor, MI.
>73 Sequoia (26'/455/EFI/HEI)
>
>
>
