| [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser [message #90370] |
Mon, 28 June 2010 22:10  |
Charles Aulgur
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Ron posted;
Well Gil at least that is partly reassuring that is not "Just me"
with this new tool :<)
Did you try removing a shock absorber to see if that gave more play
with the hub to possibly eech out more space? I don't want to start
pulling more of the suspension apart if I can avoid it.
--Ron Yoder
1977 Eleganza II
Oregon
I'm sorry you folks are having problems with the wheel bearing
greasing tool you purchased from Applied GMC. I just talked to Jim
K. a few minutes ago and he said he had not received any calls or e-
mail about problems with the tool and neither have I. Apparently all
GMCs are not built the same and some have more axle travel inboard
before they bottom out then others. I just lubed my front wheel
bearings with the tool before I went to the GMCWS rally in Auburn and
did not encounter any problems. Jim also said his people had used
the tool in his shop and did not have any problems. He also said
that any of you folks that purchased the tool and were not happy with
it could return it for a full refund, including return shipping
cost. When I did mine the front suspension was hanging free all the
way down and the wheels were turned all the way to the left and
right. You may want to try that if your suspension was supporting
all or some of the weight.
I will be sending Jim a new drawing where the inside diameter fits on
the larger diameter on the CV joint where the knuckle axial seal
rides instead of the axle shaft. This will only require the axle to
be pushed in approximately 1/2 of what is required for the original
tool. Jim also said anyone that purchased one of the tools can
exchange it for the revised models but it will take some time to get
the revised ones manufactured.
I guess I should have listened to to some of the more knowledgeable
GMC experts that stated about a dozen reasons why the tool should not
be used when I first posted info on it on the net.
Chuck Aulgur
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| Re: [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser [message #90376 is a reply to message #90370] |
Mon, 28 June 2010 23:13  |
jimk
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We will replace them and send you a call tag so your not responsible for the
freight.
We have sold around 20 units and will take care of all.
Our computer program does not allow us to back track in a way that show
where each went.
Should any of you run into anyone that has the wrong one, please have them
contact us
We tested it on a coach on one side and it worked on that one. So we felt
good to ship them.
I know Rob will need one sent to him in Australia and one to Germany..
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM, Charles Aulgur <cwasdc@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
> Ron posted;
>
>
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> Well Gil at least that is partly reassuring that is not "Just me"
> with this new tool :<)
>
> Did you try removing a shock absorber to see if that gave more play
> with the hub to possibly eech out more space? I don't want to start
> pulling more of the suspension apart if I can avoid it.
>
>
> --Ron Yoder
> 1977 Eleganza II
> Oregon
>
> I'm sorry you folks are having problems with the wheel bearing
> greasing tool you purchased from Applied GMC. I just talked to Jim
> K. a few minutes ago and he said he had not received any calls or e-
> mail about problems with the tool and neither have I. Apparently all
> GMCs are not built the same and some have more axle travel inboard
> before they bottom out then others. I just lubed my front wheel
> bearings with the tool before I went to the GMCWS rally in Auburn and
> did not encounter any problems. Jim also said his people had used
> the tool in his shop and did not have any problems. He also said
> that any of you folks that purchased the tool and were not happy with
> it could return it for a full refund, including return shipping
> cost. When I did mine the front suspension was hanging free all the
> way down and the wheels were turned all the way to the left and
> right. You may want to try that if your suspension was supporting
> all or some of the weight.
>
> I will be sending Jim a new drawing where the inside diameter fits on
> the larger diameter on the CV joint where the knuckle axial seal
> rides instead of the axle shaft. This will only require the axle to
> be pushed in approximately 1/2 of what is required for the original
> tool. Jim also said anyone that purchased one of the tools can
> exchange it for the revised models but it will take some time to get
> the revised ones manufactured.
>
> I guess I should have listened to to some of the more knowledgeable
> GMC experts that stated about a dozen reasons why the tool should not
> be used when I first posted info on it on the net.
>
> Chuck Aulgur
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| Re: [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser [message #90398 is a reply to message #90370] |
Tue, 29 June 2010 07:36 |
fred v
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what brand shocks are on the problem coaches? a friend has an odd brand that allows the control arm to drop such that the axle rubs on the control arm. you guys may have the opposite problem.
Fred V
'77 Royale RB 455
P'cola, Fl
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| Re: [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser [message #90403 is a reply to message #90376] |
Tue, 29 June 2010 08:18 |
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USAussie
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Jim,
DO NOT SEND IT TO AUSTRALIA, I'm here in the USA until October and we'll
make arrangements to get it here.
Regards,
Rob
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Sent: Monday, June 28, 2010 11:13 PM
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser
We will replace them and send you a call tag so your not responsible for the
freight.
We have sold around 20 units and will take care of all.
Our computer program does not allow us to back track in a way that show
where each went.
Should any of you run into anyone that has the wrong one, please have them
contact us
We tested it on a coach on one side and it worked on that one. So we felt
good to ship them.
I know Rob will need one sent to him in Australia and one to Germany..
On Mon, Jun 28, 2010 at 8:10 PM, Charles Aulgur <cwasdc@sbcglobal.net>wrote:
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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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| Re: [GMCnet] Chucks Wheel bearing Greaser [message #90406 is a reply to message #90370] |
Tue, 29 June 2010 09:15 |
Gil Slaw
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| Charles Aulgur wrote on Mon, 28 June 2010 22:10 |
Ron posted;
Well Gil at least that is partly reassuring that is not "Just me"
with this new tool :<)
Did you try removing a shock absorber to see if that gave more play
with the hub to possibly eech out more space? I don't want to start
pulling more of the suspension apart if I can avoid it.
--Ron Yoder
1977 Eleganza II
Oregon
I'm sorry you folks are having problems with the wheel bearing
greasing tool you purchased from Applied GMC. I just talked to Jim
K. a few minutes ago and he said he had not received any calls or e-
mail about problems with the tool and neither have I. Apparently all
GMCs are not built the same and some have more axle travel inboard
before they bottom out then others. I just lubed my front wheel
bearings with the tool before I went to the GMCWS rally in Auburn and
did not encounter any problems. Jim also said his people had used
the tool in his shop and did not have any problems. He also said
that any of you folks that purchased the tool and were not happy with
it could return it for a full refund, including return shipping
cost. When I did mine the front suspension was hanging free all the
way down and the wheels were turned all the way to the left and
right. You may want to try that if your suspension was supporting
all or some of the weight.
I will be sending Jim a new drawing where the inside diameter fits on
the larger diameter on the CV joint where the knuckle axial seal
rides instead of the axle shaft. This will only require the axle to
be pushed in approximately 1/2 of what is required for the original
tool. Jim also said anyone that purchased one of the tools can
exchange it for the revised models but it will take some time to get
the revised ones manufactured.
I guess I should have listened to to some of the more knowledgeable
GMC experts that stated about a dozen reasons why the tool should not
be used when I first posted info on it on the net.
Chuck Aulgur
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Chuck,
Looks like we now have 2 threads going on this subject.
I still think that your concept is a good one. I returned my unit last Nov with some pictures and measurements that apparently never got to you. Contact me off-line if you would like my results.
Gil Slaw
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