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Thu, 14 February 2019 12:22  |
MikeB
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Hi Folks
One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings. I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and require a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This is more than likely something I would have someone else repair/replace/repack. I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel free to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
Thank you
Mike
M Beam
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TBI EBL , 3.70 LSD and other stuff
Zuki Sidekick,
Dozier Al
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341016 is a reply to message #341015] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 14:40  |
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Look at the bottom of this page. Ya might try Southland near Atlanta, but
I think they're done. Let me know what they say.
http://www.gmcmotorhomemarketplace.com/
Also, might contact any Blacklister in your area for suggestions.
http://www.bdub.net/Black_List/
bdub
On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 2:24 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <
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> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
> issue.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
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>> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
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>> Hi Folks
>> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings.
> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
> require
>> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
>> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
> is more than likely something I would have someone else
> repair/replace/repack.
>> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
> free
>> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>>
>> Thank you
>> Mike
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341017 is a reply to message #341015] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 15:17 |
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Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.
On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
> issue.
>
> Thanks
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>> Hi Folks
>> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel bearings.
> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
> require
>> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade and a
>> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
> is more than likely something I would have someone else
> repair/replace/repack.
>> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
> free
>> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>>
>> Thank you
>> Mike
>>
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341018 is a reply to message #341017] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 15:27 |
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No kidding!!!
There is no hiding in the vastness of the internet. "If ve vant too, ve can
find you, and your little dog, too." (Grin)
Jim Hupy
On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 1:18 PM Kingsley Coach via Gmclist <
gmclist@list.gmcnet.org wrote:
> Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.
>
> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
>> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
>> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
>> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
>> issue.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>
>>> Hi Folks
>>> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel
> bearings.
>> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
>> require
>>> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
>> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade
> and a
>>> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
>> is more than likely something I would have someone else
>> repair/replace/repack.
>>> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
>> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
>> free
>>> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>>>
>>> Thank you
>>> Mike
>>>
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| Re: Front wheel bearings [message #341019 is a reply to message #341012] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 15:32 |
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Mine are recently done before I got the coach. Were I doing front bearings, unless the hub and knuckle look pristine, they go in a crate to Dave Lenzi for rebuild. I haven't checked, but I bet I could send them as four Greyhound Package Express shipments. Used to be cheapest way if you can work the logistics.
--johnny
Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons.
Braselton, Ga.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341020 is a reply to message #341018] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 15:46 |
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Yes it feels like everyone (from Memphis) has found me that’s why we’re moving....and hiding my IP address...
Sent from my iPhone
> On Feb 14, 2019, at 3:27 PM, James Hupy via Gmclist wrote:
>
> No kidding!!!
> There is no hiding in the vastness of the internet. "If ve vant too, ve can
> find you, and your little dog, too." (Grin)
> Jim Hupy
>
> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 1:18 PM Kingsley Coach via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org wrote:
>
>> Apparently there is a usefulness for having a signature file.
>>
>> On Thu, Feb 14, 2019 at 4:25 PM Michael Beam via Gmclist > gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Yes Lewisburg MS, just south but not south enough from Memphis. I was
>>> looking for who you individually thought would be the top for this job.
>>> Several recommendations are fine. Reality is there are very few of these
>>> coaches near by so traveling to OH, Penn, GA, FL, etc. is not really an
>>> issue.
>>>
>>> Thanks
>>>
>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>
>>>> On Feb 14, 2019, at 12:22 PM, Michael Beam via Gmclist >> gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hi Folks
>>>> One of my main concerns for my future coach is the front wheel
>> bearings.
>>> I've read a lot of posts and understand they are a special design and
>>> require
>>>> a special tool and it's preferred the mechanic doing the work have
>>> experience with GMC MH. I also understand there is a one ton upgrade
>> and a
>>>> greasable upgrade. I would be leaning towards greasable upgrade. This
>>> is more than likely something I would have someone else
>>> repair/replace/repack.
>>>> I'd like to know your recommendation of who you'd have do yours east of
>>> the MS. I don't mean to embarrass or cause a ruckus so if you prefer feel
>>> free
>>>> to PM me or respond to my email mtb8114 at G mail dot com.
>>>>
>>>> Thank you
>>>> Mike
>>>>
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>> 1977 Kingsley 26-11
>> 1977 Eleganza II 26-3
>> Antigonish, NS
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341026 is a reply to message #341025] |
Thu, 14 February 2019 23:07 |
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The inside bore on the original knuckles is turned with a tool, not ground.
Microscopic view of the surface almost resembles hills and valleys. When
the outer surfaces of the tapered roller bearings wear off the microscopic
hills, the bearings move in the bores and wear the knuckles. The effective
repair is to plasma spray the surface, and centerless grind the bores back
to specific size. Then you have a very durable, long lasting surface. Add a
grease fitting to this and you have a better than new system. It will last
a very, very, long time. Dave Lenzi does a bang up job of this. There are
other options available, costs vary.
Jim Hupy
Salem, Oregon
78 GMC ROYALE 403
On Thu, Feb 14, 2019, 7:29 PM Carl Stouffer via Gmclist <
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> I would (I did) go with the Dave Lenzi reconditioned
> hub/knuckle/bearing/rotor units.
> --
> Carl Stouffer
> '75 ex Palm Beach
> Tucson, AZ.
> Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive,
> Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American
> Eagles,
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341066 is a reply to message #341040] |
Sat, 16 February 2019 05:30 |
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Dave did a set of knuckles for a coach I worked on this past summer
Refab knuckle $225
Drill for bearing zerk $30
FedEx shipping if I remember was $54
Dave has spare knuckles on hand and shipped the units out to me and than I
returned worn knuckles in his cate.
On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist <
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> Harry wrote on Fri, 15 February 2019 12:00
>> Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
>> Shipping would be costly, but....
>> Jim Hupy?
>
> Harry/David,
>
> From my bill in March 2015
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> Rebuild Knuckles 210 each
> Drill for grease 30 each
> Drill bearing spacers for grease 30 each
>
> He did turn the disks to true to the hubs but did not have to do anything
> to the hubs proper.
> That this mattered because the pulse that was in the brakes disappeared.
>
> He did pick up the original center of the knuckle well enough so I did not
> have to adjust the alignment on the left and had to correct about an half a
> degree on the right.
>
> Matt
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| Re: [GMCnet] Front wheel bearings [message #341067 is a reply to message #341066] |
Sat, 16 February 2019 06:54 |
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Wow really sounds like Mr. Dave Lenzi is the way to go.
> On Feb 16, 2019, at 5:30 AM, Bruce Hart via Gmclist wrote:
>
> Dave did a set of knuckles for a coach I worked on this past summer
> Refab knuckle $225
> Drill for bearing zerk $30
> FedEx shipping if I remember was $54
>
> Dave has spare knuckles on hand and shipped the units out to me and than I
> returned worn knuckles in his cate.
>
> On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 1:23 PM Matt Colie via Gmclist gmclist@list.gmcnet.org> wrote:
>
>> Harry wrote on Fri, 15 February 2019 12:00
>>> Can someone tell me the cost of rebuilding the hubs, etc?
>>> Shipping would be costly, but....
>>> Jim Hupy?
>>
>> Harry/David,
>>
>> From my bill in March 2015
>>
>> Rebuild Knuckles 210 each
>> Drill for grease 30 each
>> Drill bearing spacers for grease 30 each
>>
>> He did turn the disks to true to the hubs but did not have to do anything
>> to the hubs proper.
>> That this mattered because the pulse that was in the brakes disappeared.
>>
>> He did pick up the original center of the knuckle well enough so I did not
>> have to adjust the alignment on the left and had to correct about an half a
>> degree on the right.
>>
>> Matt
>> --
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>> Electronically Controlled Quiet Engine Cooling Fan
>> OE Rear Drum Brakes with Applied Control Arms
>> SE Michigan - Twixt A2 and Detroit
>>
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