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Front wheel seals and bearings - Howard O. Truitt - 12-28-2006 04:51 Hi All, I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. So listen closely! Howard Truitt Camilla, Ga. 86 PT40 "Sowega" [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - one_dusty_hoot - 12-28-2006 07:51 "I heard that!" Howard, "Git er done" 3 of us were Northbound on I-75 when the front end started doing the shimey, shimey, coco bop. Pulled over, checked all tires, good?? Asked one of the fellows to ease the coach along while I watched. The right front wheel was doing S'es. Called a tow in Valdosta, Ga, fellow said it was a shop job. Here it is late Saturday after dark, wow! He cut the inner race off with a torch, thought it was going to take the hardness out of the axle. Sunday morning, he called someone about 50 miles away who was up. Went there got what he needed and we were on our way, lucky. The wheel bearings had just been cleaned and packed? Bad service? Fatigued bearing? Experience, yes! 77FC31 Bob janes, 87FC35, greenville, sc --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt" > > Hi All, > I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. > So listen closely! > Howard Truitt > Camilla, Ga. > 86 PT40 > "Sowega" > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Front wheel seals and bearings - Gregory OConnor - 12-28-2006 09:51 Bob,That is one of the items that can be picked up by a temp gun. Run the bus for an hour then shoot temps at identical parts on hub surfaces. temps should be close to each other. If the failure came after the bearing was repacked it may have been snugged down too tight. I guess it is a good thing to check temps after a repair. If you record temps and temp check spots relative to ambient and runtime , you would have a value for referance. One other way to remove a race is to weld lines across the roller surface to shrink the fit then cool it down quick. GregoryO'Connor 94ptRomolandCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > "I heard that!" Howard, "Git er done" > 3 of us were Northbound on I-75 when the front end > started doing the shimey, shimey, coco bop. Pulled > over, checked all tires, good?? Asked one of the > fellows to ease the coach along while I watched. > The right front wheel was doing S'es. Called a tow > in Valdosta, Ga, fellow said it was a shop job. > Here it is late Saturday after dark, wow! He cut > the inner race off with a torch, thought it was going > to take the hardness out of the axle. Sunday morning, > he called someone about 50 miles away who was up. Went > there got what he needed and we were on our way, lucky. > The wheel bearings had just been cleaned and packed? > Bad service? Fatigued bearing? Experience, yes! 77FC31 > > Bob janes, 87FC35, greenville, sc > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt" > > > > > Hi All, > > I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. > It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a > local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last > week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked > the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. > He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He > said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had > him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now > was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was > fine on both sides. > > So listen closely! > > Howard Truitt > > Camilla, Ga. > > 86 PT40 > > "Sowega" > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > Front wheel seals and bearings - Wilhelmus Schreurs - 12-28-2006 16:20 Greg: When you shoot the temperatures, what device are you using? If one uses an infrared temperature device, not only shooting the same points on a typical device , but also making sure the emissivity is the same, as well as the distance from the object be very close. This becomes even more critical when you want to record differences between coaches. Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge" Terrace, B.C. Canada ----- Original Message ---- From: Gregory OConnor To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, December 28, 2006 1:51:04 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Front wheel seals and bearings Bob,That is one of the items that can be picked up by a temp gun. Run the bus for an hour then shoot temps at identical parts on hub surfaces. temps should be close to each other. If the failure came after the bearing was repacked it may have been snugged down too tight. I guess it is a good thing to check temps after a repair. If you record temps and temp check spots relative to ambient and runtime , you would have a value for referance. One other way to remove a race is to weld lines across the roller surface to shrink the fit then cool it down quick. GregoryO'Connor 94ptRomolandCa --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "one_dusty_hoot" > > "I heard that!" Howard, "Git er done" > 3 of us were Northbound on I-75 when the front end > started doing the shimey, shimey, coco bop. Pulled > over, checked all tires, good?? Asked one of the > fellows to ease the coach along while I watched. > The right front wheel was doing S'es. Called a tow > in Valdosta, Ga, fellow said it was a shop job. > Here it is late Saturday after dark, wow! He cut > the inner race off with a torch, thought it was going > to take the hardness out of the axle. Sunday morning, > he called someone about 50 miles away who was up. Went > there got what he needed and we were on our way, lucky. > The wheel bearings had just been cleaned and packed? > Bad service? Fatigued bearing? Experience, yes! 77FC31 > > Bob janes, 87FC35, greenville, sc > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com, "Howard O. Truitt" > > > > > Hi All, > > I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. > It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a > local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last > week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked > the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. > He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He > said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had > him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now > was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was > fine on both sides. > > So listen closely! > > Howard Truitt > > Camilla, Ga. > > 86 PT40 > > "Sowega" > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > <!-- #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;} #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial,helvetica,clean,sans-serif;} #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;} #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;} #ygrp-text{ font-family:Georgia; } #ygrp-text p{ margin:0 0 1em 0; } #ygrp-tpmsgs{ font-family:Arial; clear:both; } #ygrp-vitnav{ padding-top:10px; font-family:Verdana; font-size:77%; margin:0; } #ygrp-vitnav a{ padding:0 1px; } #ygrp-actbar{ clear:both; margin:25px 0; white-space:nowrap; color:#666; text-align:right; } #ygrp-actbar .left{ float:left; white-space:nowrap; } .bld{font-weight:bold;} #ygrp-grft{ font-family:Verdana; font-size:77%; padding:15px 0; } #ygrp-ft{ font-family:verdana; font-size:77%; border-top:1px solid #666; padding:5px 0; } #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{ padding-bottom:10px; } #ygrp-vital{ background-color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom:20px; padding:2px 0 8px 8px; } #ygrp-vital #vithd{ font-size:77%; font-family:Verdana; font-weight:bold; color:#333; text-transform:uppercase; } #ygrp-vital ul{ padding:0; margin:2px 0; } #ygrp-vital ul li{ list-style-type:none; clear:both; border:1px solid #e0ecee; } #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{ font-weight:bold; color:#ff7900; float:right; width:2em; text-align:right; padding-right:.5em; } #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{ font-weight:bold; } #ygrp-vital a { text-decoration:none; } #ygrp-vital a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; } #ygrp-sponsor #hd{ color:#999; font-size:77%; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov{ padding:6px 13px; background-color:#e0ecee; margin-bottom:20px; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{ padding:0 0 0 8px; margin:0; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{ list-style-type:square; padding:6px 0; font-size:77%; } #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{ text-decoration:none; font-size:130%; } #ygrp-sponsor #nc { background-color:#eee; margin-bottom:20px; padding:0 8px; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad{ padding:8px 0; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{ font-family:Arial; font-weight:bold; color:#628c2a; font-size:100%; line-height:122%; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{ text-decoration:none; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{ text-decoration:underline; } #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{ margin:0; } o {font-size:0;} .MsoNormal { margin:0 0 0 0; } #ygrp-text tt{ font-size:120%; } blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;} .replbq {margin:4;} --> __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - dspithaler@... - 12-28-2006 22:05 Hi Howard I guess I was thinking wrong when I though if you could see the oil level in the hubs that they were fine. What is the advantage of the Stemco hubs over the old bearings that you just packed. What does the 90Wt oil do if it doesn't lub the hub??? Don 89 SP 36' Butler, PA Hi All, I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. So listen closely! Howard Truitt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - dspithaler@... - 12-29-2006 00:15 Thanks Mike I always keep a close check on that oil Level: Don 89 SP 36' Butler, PA Oil hub covers have a site line close to the outside diameter of the plastic form. Oil level at the line is all good. It's a good plan to change wheel bearings AND races at 100 k miles, particularly with a well loaded BB suspension. High way trucks don't use grease often, but you got to watch the level. Leaks can develop. Mike Hohnstein Germantown, WI 83FC35 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - Kurt Achenbach - 12-29-2006 02:32 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Howard O. Truitt" > And a happy New Year to you all! Been there twice, replaced the bearing and seal. The third time I decided to change the grease to a oil bearing, so I can check the level at the hub. Easy conversion at litle increase in price as to just replacing the bearings and seals, but no problem since on two cross country trips including Baja California. Kurt in NH 83 FCSB 35' (for sale) 97 BB BMC 37' > Hi All, > I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. > So listen closely! > Howard Truitt > Camilla, Ga. > 86 PT40 > "Sowega" > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > Front wheel seals and bearings - Mike Hohnstein - 12-29-2006 03:32 Oil hub covers have a site line close to the outside diameter of the plastic form. Oil level at the line is all good. It's a good plan to change wheel bearings AND races at 100 k miles, particularly with a well loaded BB suspension. High way trucks don't use grease often, but you got to watch the level. Leaks can develop. Mike Hohnstein Germantown, WI 83FC35 ----- Original Message ----- From: dspithaler@... To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 9:05 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Front wheel seals and bearings Hi Howard I guess I was thinking wrong when I though if you could see the oil level in the hubs that they were fine. What is the advantage of the Stemco hubs over the old bearings that you just packed. What does the 90Wt oil do if it doesn't lub the hub??? Don 89 SP 36' Butler, PA Hi All, I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. So listen closely! Howard Truitt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - dspithaler@... - 12-29-2006 04:59 I'll watch for that Howard Don 89 SP 36' Butler, PA Don, Even in a situation where the oil is at the proper level the bearings will wear over time to a point where there is loose play in the race. That is what causes the noise and the bearings and seals need replacing. Keep a watch on the back side of the tires for any oil a sure sign of a seal leak. Howard Truitt Camilla, Ga. "Sowega" 86 PT40 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Front wheel seals and bearings - Howard O. Truitt - 12-29-2006 07:38 Don, Even in a situation where the oil is at the proper level the bearings will wear over time to a point where there is loose play in the race. That is what causes the noise and the bearings and seals need replacing. Keep a watch on the back side of the tires for any oil a sure sign of a seal leak. Howard Truitt Camilla, Ga. "Sowega" 86 PT40 ----- Original Message ----- From: dspithaler@... To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 10:05 AM Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Front wheel seals and bearings Hi Howard I guess I was thinking wrong when I though if you could see the oil level in the hubs that they were fine. What is the advantage of the Stemco hubs over the old bearings that you just packed. What does the 90Wt oil do if it doesn't lub the hub??? Don 89 SP 36' Butler, PA Hi All, I recently heard a strange popping noise in my right front wheel. It was hardly noticeable but I called a friend of mine who has a local truck shop. I've been down in my back and hurt it again last week taking out the Sharp microvave. He pulled the wheel and checked the bearing and it needed replacing. I had the seal replaced also. He said he normally has to do this job on the side of the road. He said it appeared to be the original bearing and Stemco seal. I had him do the other side even though he said it was ok. I told him now was the time not later on the side of the road. The oil level was fine on both sides. So listen closely! Howard Truitt [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.409 / Virus Database: 268.15.29/607 - Release Date: 12/28/2006 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |