| [GMCnet] Re: Hub temperature checks with IR thermometer [message #366957 is a reply to message #366956] |
Sat, 25 September 2021 20:12   |
James Hupy
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Registered: May 2010
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I usually shoot through the holes in the Alcoas onto the hubs or rotors. I
find the temps higher there than on the aluminum wheels. But your temps
sound great to me.
Jim Hupy
Salem Oregon
On Sat, Sep 25, 2021, 5:37 PM Ken Henderson wrote:
> Greg,
>
> I don't have any records to compare with your results, but after 23 years
> of GMCing, I'd rate those temperatures "Great". They sound about like what
> I'd expect on my heavy 23'.
>
> Now, tell us about the rally: How many coaches, etc.? We'd sure have
> liked to be there with Y'All, but just a little early for us to get out
> yet: SHE's still "skittish". I hadn't planned to make it because of a
> family reunion conflict. After that got cancelled at the last minute,
> I just couldn't do it.
>
> Ken H.
>
> On Sat, Sep 25, 2021 at 8:14 PM Greg Crawford
> wrote:
>
>> I'd like to take a poll on hub temperatures from those of you who check
>> these things.
>>
>> I just returned from the Dixielanders/Sunshine Statesmen Rally in
>> Crossville, TN. Here are the particulars:
>>
>> 70 degrees ambient temp, sunny day, 67 miles, primarily interstate, at 55
>> to 65 MPH. Driving east into the sun, so wheels were not exposed to
> direct
>> sunlight. Minimal braking last several miles.
>>
>> Checking temperatures on my Eagle aluminum wheels, just above the lug
>> nuts, from a distance of about 6 inches.
>>
>> Driver front: 90 degrees
>> Pass. front: 95 degrees (new Lenzi hub and knuckle assy.)
>>
>> Driver mid: 85 degrees
>> Driver rear: 80 degrees
>>
>> Pass mid: 86 degrees
>> Pass rear:88 degrees
>>
>> How does this compare with everyone else's data?
>> --
>> Greg Crawford
>> KM4ZCR
>> Knoxville, TN
>>
>> "Ruby Sue"
>> 1977 Royale
>> Rear Bath
>> 403 Engine
>> American Eagle Wheels
>> Early Version Alex Sirum Quad bags
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