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Re: [GMCnet] bearings [message #327973 is a reply to message #327972] Sun, 07 January 2018 18:27 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jimk is currently offline  jimk   United States
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Lot of people rent the bearing tool and have the shop forman call me so I
can guide them on the front. Majority of the time the knuckles will need to
be replaced as they will be loose fit.
You can get the rebuilt one from Dave Lezi or us as we size them to last.
As Jim Hupy mentioned, check the rear for play in the arm.
The rear is a snap to grease. Yes if you have the time , do it properly or
just grease it .
I have observed Penski lub their fleet, they never lift it at all.
Better to have ome rease than to run dry till you have time to do it right.

On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 4:11 PM, Billy Massey wrote:

> Have you checked with Tom Struthers and or Harold Kihn? Otherwise, nearest
> agglomeration of GMCers in the know would be around the twin cities.
>
> On Sun, Jan 7, 2018 at 5:45 PM, James Hupy wrote:
>
>> You are not too far from Cinnabar. $$$ but they do know GMC's.
>> Jim Hupy
>>
>> On Jan 7, 2018 3:43 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>>
>>> been through this but thanks for the suggestions...new BFG radial 16
> inch
>>> with new alcoas varied psi...no change...new hub extensions on and
>>> off...no change....new relay and pitmann and alignment and other pivot
>>> point arm (forget name)...no change and steering linkage and steering
> cv
>>> new lube and tolerences checked and taken off and tried and tried
>> different
>>> positions on that blue telescoping shaft and everything is tight and no
>>> change...steering box maybe next but would like to do the front wheell
>>> bearings anyway..... by driving it somewhere......where???..Brian 77
> ele
>> 455
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Gmclist on behalf of James
> Hupy
>> >> jamesh1296@gmail.com>
>>> Sent: January 7, 2018 4:27 PM
>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] bearings
>>>
>>> How about tires? Are you running all steel belts, or steel belt treads
>> with
>>> rag sidewalls? Inflation pressures?
>>> Jim Hupy
>>>
>>> On Jan 7, 2018 3:24 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>>>
>>> replaced the rear bearings and did all measurements on the bogies
>> ....solid
>>> tight and nothing bent...Brian 77 ele 455
>>>
>>>
>>> ________________________________
>>> From: Gmclist on behalf of James
> Hupy
>> >> jamesh1296@gmail.com>
>>> Sent: January 7, 2018 3:59 PM
>>> To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
>>> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] bearings
>>>
>>> Brian, remember this point. "When you can't figure out why you coach
>> won't
>>> steer, look to the rear end. The back end CAN and DOES steer the
> coach."
>>> Particularly the forward bogies.
>>> Jim Hupy
>>> Salem, Or
>>> 78 GMC ROYALE 403
>>>
>>> On Jan 7, 2018 2:08 PM, "Brian Waddell" wrote:
>>>
>>>> I have not used my 77 gmc elegansa mostly because the steering is so
>>>> bad...I have replaced most components ordered from Dave L.....might
>>> replace
>>>> the steering box next...I have discussed steering issues with the
>> gmcnet
>>> in
>>>> the past. I have new front bearings and seals from Jim K. I bought
>> them
>>> a
>>>> few years ago but decided not to install them as I know I am not
>>>> qualified...So my question...Me and the gmc are situated near
> Winnipeg
>>>> Manitoba Canada...grand forks Noth Dakota 125mi. or so south...Where
> is
>>> the
>>>> closest place I could drive this coach to have someone qualified do
>> front
>>>> wheel bearings etc with grease fittings?..
>>>>
>>>> brian 77 ele 455
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