Uvalde GMC Classics Rally

[bdub]

Hi Netters!

I'm here at Uvalde, Texas with the GMC Classics. Just got back from the
Air Museum and have a little time to work on computer stuff.

There was a front wheel bearing failure by a member on the way and he had
them tow him to here rather than back into San Antonio. He knew there
would be better assistance here than there. Sure enough, Linwood Author
and Jim Davis tore into it at first light this morning. Ken Thoma
supervised and supplied a newly rebuilt hub and knuckle. I took a lot of
pictures and will be posting them as time allows.

Went through some of the prettiest country Texas has to offer on the way
down. Right through the middle of the Hill Country on Hwy. 83. Ya'll have
to come see this for yourselves one o these days. It's beautiful!

Showed off my Warner Puller. Found a lot of interest in it. Think there
will be some more folks ordering one to keep with them. They will mostly
still use Ken for their scheduled bearing maintenance though. He only
charges a $25 bench fee for checking or replacing bearings. Parts are, of
course, extra. He's a great guy!

Will let you know when pictures are posted.

L8R
bdub
Currently in beautiful South Texas

 

[gene]

Question is..... had that guy checked his bearings at 25000 ??

Nice post, I am envious
gene

>Hi Netters!
>
>I'm here at Uvalde, Texas with the GMC Classics. Just got back from the
>Air Museum and have a little time to work on computer stuff.
>
>There was a front wheel bearing failure by a member on the way and he had
>them tow him to here rather than back into San Antonio. He knew there
>would be better assistance here than there. Sure enough, Linwood Author
>and Jim Davis tore into it at first light this morning. Ken Thoma
>supervised and supplied a newly rebuilt hub and knuckle. I took a lot of
>pictures and will be posting them as time allows.
>
>Went through some of the prettiest country Texas has to offer on the way
>down. Right through the middle of the Hill Country on Hwy. 83. Ya'll have
>to come see this for yourselves one o these days. It's beautiful!
>
>Showed off my Warner Puller. Found a lot of interest in it. Think there
>will be some more folks ordering one to keep with them. They will mostly
>still use Ken for their scheduled bearing maintenance though. He only
>charges a $25 bench fee for checking or replacing bearings. Parts are, of
>course, extra. He's a great guy!
>
>Will let you know when pictures are posted.
>
>L8R
>bdub
>Currently in beautiful South Texas
>
>
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[bdub]

The bearings had about 10K miles on em. The cause of the failure was
attributed to inferior grease. Ken stressed to be sure to use a grease
with a drip point above 400 degrees. He packed the new bearings from a new
can of Amsoil. (the stuff looked good enough to eat!)

bdub
Central Texas

>Question is..... had that guy checked his bearings at 25000 ??
>
>Nice post, I am envious
>gene
>
>

> >Hi Netters!
> >
> >I'm here at Uvalde, Texas with the GMC Classics. Just got back from the
> >Air Museum and have a little time to work on computer stuff.
> >
> >There was a front wheel bearing failure by a member on the way and he had
> >them tow him to here rather than back into San Antonio. He knew there
> >would be better assistance here than there. Sure enough, Linwood Author
> >and Jim Davis tore into it at first light this morning. Ken Thoma
> >supervised and supplied a newly rebuilt hub and knuckle. I took a lot of
> >pictures and will be posting them as time allows.