| [GMCnet] Re: Hub temperature checks with IR thermometer [message #366958 is a reply to message #366957] |
Sat, 25 September 2021 20:37   |
stu@97381.com, Emery
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Temps look very good to me. Not hot at all.
Emery Stora
> On Sep 25, 2021, at 9:12 PM, James Hupy wrote:
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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:
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>> 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:
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>>> 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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