| Bearing tool [message #74050] |
Tue, 16 February 2010 14:23  |
Smitty52
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Many of you know that my wife and I are searching for that just right GMC coach. Reading through the Black List and elsewhere I see a number of references to "have bearing tool". What is this mysterious tool and why is it so important? Back in the old days before hubs it was common practice to repack the front wheel bearings and occassionally replace them. Does the GMC require a special tool to seat the bearings in the race? I also see references to what I think amounts to a bearing buddy approach to repack the bearings without pulling the whole assy. Inquiring minds want to know, what is so special about the GMC bearings?
Thanks
Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
Patriot Guard Rider,
Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bearing tool [message #74057 is a reply to message #74050] |
Tue, 16 February 2010 15:57  |
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ljdavick
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Wayne and Lisa,
You might find some good reading here on Gene's site <http://gmcmotorhome.info/front.html#ZERK>
The bearings are different than most and the bearing tool(s) allow servicing the bearings without ruining them. I can't share my bearing tool - it's my checkbook! I had my bearings serviced when the coach was in Ohio with Tom Hampton.
I'm looking forward to the responses you will get on this subject. Although I have some understanding of this, my memory is in need of refreshing..
Larry Davick
The Mystery Machine
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne E LaMothe" <superglider@juno.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:23:20 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: [GMCnet] Bearing tool
Many of you know that my wife and I are searching for that just right GMC coach. Reading through the Black List and elsewhere I see a number of references to "have bearing tool". What is this mysterious tool and why is it so important? Back in the old days before hubs it was common practice to repack the front wheel bearings and occassionally replace them. Does the GMC require a special tool to seat the bearings in the race? I also see references to what I think amounts to a bearing buddy approach to repack the bearings without pulling the whole assy. Inquiring minds want to know, what is so special about the GMC bearings?
Thanks
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Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
Patriot Guard Rider,
Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bearing tool [message #74060 is a reply to message #74057] |
Tue, 16 February 2010 16:22 |
jimk
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There are many pullers , but this set up is different enough to where
you'll need this particular design to do it effectively.
Having the tool is only half the job. Having the correct clearance is
very important.
You might go to our You Tube under Applied GMC and watch how it is done.
On Tue, Feb 16, 2010 at 1:57 PM, Larry Davick <ljdavick@comcast.net> wrote:
> Wayne and Lisa,
>
> You might find some good reading here on Gene's site <http://gmcmotorhome.info/front.html#ZERK>
>
> The bearings are different than most and the bearing tool(s) allow servicing the bearings without ruining them. I can't share my bearing tool - it's my checkbook! I had my bearings serviced when the coach was in Ohio with Tom Hampton.
>
> I'm looking forward to the responses you will get on this subject. Although I have some understanding of this, my memory is in need of refreshing..
>
> Larry Davick
> The Mystery Machine
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Wayne E LaMothe" <superglider@juno.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 12:23:20 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
> Subject: [GMCnet] Bearing tool
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> Many of you know that my wife and I are searching for that just right GMC coach. Reading through the Black List and elsewhere I see a number of references to "have bearing tool". What is this mysterious tool and why is it so important? Back in the old days before hubs it was common practice to repack the front wheel bearings and occassionally replace them. Does the GMC require a special tool to seat the bearings in the race? I also see references to what I think amounts to a bearing buddy approach to repack the bearings without pulling the whole assy. Inquiring minds want to know, what is so special about the GMC bearings?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Wayne and Lisa,
> Bolton Landing, NY,
>
> Patriot Guard Rider,
> Standing for those who stood for us.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bearing tool [message #74061 is a reply to message #74050] |
Tue, 16 February 2010 16:23 |
Charles
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This should answer a lot of your questions.
http://www.gmcmotorhome.com/tech/front_bearings/index.html
Charles
----- Original Message -----
From: "Wayne E LaMothe" <superglider@juno.com>
To: <gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org>
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2010 2:23 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] Bearing tool
>
>
> Many of you know that my wife and I are searching for that just right GMC
> coach. Reading through the Black List and elsewhere I see a number of
> references to "have bearing tool". What is this mysterious tool and why
> is it so important? Back in the old days before hubs it was common
> practice to repack the front wheel bearings and occassionally replace
> them. Does the GMC require a special tool to seat the bearings in the
> race? I also see references to what I think amounts to a bearing buddy
> approach to repack the bearings without pulling the whole assy. Inquiring
> minds want to know, what is so special about the GMC bearings?
>
> Thanks
> --
> Wayne and Lisa,
> Bolton Landing, NY,
>
> Patriot Guard Rider,
> Standing for those who stood for us.
> _______________________________________________
> GMCnet mailing list
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Pandora's Box
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| Re: [GMCnet] Bearing tool [message #74062 is a reply to message #74050] |
Tue, 16 February 2010 16:32 |
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USAussie
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Wayne,
A picture is worth a thousand words, wonder how much a YouTube video is
worth?
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=9107037595711370681#
If you watch this you will understand what the tool is and how to replace
the bearings in a GMC.
Here's a link to a cross section of the GMC knuckle and bearing:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=32480
Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426
-----Original Message-----
From: gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org
[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Wayne E LaMothe
Sent: Wednesday, 17 February 2010 7:23 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Bearing tool
Many of you know that my wife and I are searching for that just right GMC
coach. Reading through the Black List and elsewhere I see a number of
references to "have bearing tool". What is this mysterious tool and why is
it so important? Back in the old days before hubs it was common practice to
repack the front wheel bearings and occassionally replace them. Does the
GMC require a special tool to seat the bearings in the race? I also see
references to what I think amounts to a bearing buddy approach to repack the
bearings without pulling the whole assy. Inquiring minds want to know, what
is so special about the GMC bearings?
Thanks
--
Wayne and Lisa,
Bolton Landing, NY,
Patriot Guard Rider,
Standing for those who stood for us.
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Regards,
Rob M. (USAussie)
The Pedantic Mechanic
Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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