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Thu, 15 October 2015 20:51   |
cbryan
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Matt Colie wrote on Thu, 15 October 2015 18:26USAussie wrote on Thu, 15 October 2015 18:34Carey,
I'm sorry but I'm going to disagree with you as a bare minimum Appie should remove all four rear wheels, hubs and brake drums,
clean, inspect them all, replace the seals and re-grease them as per the maintenance manual.
If he can't find Valvoline Synpower in Europe he might be able to find Caterpillar Desert Gold which is what I use here in Sydney
because I can't buy Valvoline Synpower here.
Regards,
Rob M.
I disagree with both of you...
Many times I have been in the position of no help and no parts and wanted to get home.
Appie says that the bearings (I hope that is what you mean Appie.) are very loose. Tapered roller bearing can survive being run loose much better than being to tight.
If anything is disassembled, that greatly increases the risk of damage to something that he can't easily replace.
So, my suggestion would be, that while he has the tires off the ground, he pull both the inner and outer caps only and give it a look first.
Then, if nothing looks bad, remove the cotter (split) pin and try to tighten the nut that sets the bearing. If it tightens a little and the bearing feels smooth, then he can back it out to the next place that the pin can go back in. (Appie, remember that there are two drilled holes in the spindle. You may have to use the other.) If he shakes the top of the wheel in and out, he should be able to feel just a little bit of movement.
Appie, there are a lot of us here that would love to help you, but there is water problem between us. Be sure to let us know how it goes.
Matt
I defer to both of you, I lean toward Matt, and think his judgment is certainly more informed than mine. As is Rob's, actually, or most on this forum. If the bearings roll smoothly when tightened, that would indicate no trouble with cages, spalling, rough bearings, or metal to metal. I like the idea he can get safely on the road. A belt and suspenders approach is Rob's but may not be feasible under the circumstances with campground rules of no maintenance, etc. Language differences as well. I think he is in good hands with both of you. Good idea about the Caterpillar lube, Rob. They can't afford bad lube, as they are used from Africa to Antarctica, wet or dusty and dry, hot or cold. I was thinking of Appie working late at night, taking the tire and wheel inside the coach so he couldn't be seen working on it, may be an issue. All three of us want you back on the road with safety. The other comments of better loose than too tight and the roller bearings being more forgiving are all true as well. The factor of what remaining lube is in the bearings and whether there's any rust in there because the seal might have moved enough to unseat in wet conditions might well be taken care of by Matt's idea just to remove both dust caps and have a look. I like their advice. Rob's if you can get it done, Matt's if other considerations apply.
Carey
Carey from Ennis, Texas
78 Royale, 500 Cadillac, Rance Baxter EFI.
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| Re: [GMCnet] What should I do without my wife [message #288837 is a reply to message #288834] |
Fri, 16 October 2015 01:25 |
appie
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Thanks guys, for all the advice.
Iff I was a pedantic mechanic ( wich I am not) had a clean workshop and acces to spareparts. I would do as Robert suggested. The right thing to do
Now as I am more of a bushmechanic and used to keeping things roling in Africa and asia, located on a dusty campsite in Cordoba, with a limmited amount of tools and no acces to spares I did as Matt suggested. Wheels are roling fine and no more looseness. Did 100 M and they seem fne
As to the trip in general
We now did 9000 M on the new Paterson engine and rebuilt tranny. The engine is going better and better using no oil and about 10 M/g
i only heard the clutch kick in ones when I realy pushef op a mountain. We got let on som realy toght and steep mountain road in France becourse of roadworks and she did great Letting here drive up in her sweetspot about 2000 rpm Where Paterson put her max torque She hardly warms up
There are all the thngs to learn. All the odd jobs to do, but nothing that realy is a problem
Changed the frnt chockes in Holland have reare chockes ready when I find a way to loosen those bolts. Have frontbushings on the way ( the one thing that was not done to the front, and hope to find a workshop in Portugal to do those.
Still trying to fin out why my hh batteries are not propperly charged by the alternator
i am loosing 1 volt from front to back wich can hardly be avoided, all connection are cleaned and new ground strippes installeI
It is not a problem as the solar panels are doing fin n sunny south. Just trying to understand
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
6 wheel discbrake
Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
Manny tranny
( pictures at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6489-olga.html
Fulltiming in Europe july 2014 til july 2016
Denmark
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