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[GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #60877] Tue, 20 October 2009 21:51 Go to next message
Charles Aulgur is currently offline  Charles Aulgur   United States
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For you folks that saw my new front wheel bearing lubricator at
Pueblo, and are interested in purchasing one, I am sending Jim K. 10
units tomorrow so get your orders into Jim. These 10 are just to get
things rolling until Jim can get his machinist to produce them. I
will not be making any more except for some close friends. Anyone
interested in knowing mote about these units can review more
information and photos at http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262

Chuck Aulgur
La Mesa, CA
76 Royale
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60891 is a reply to message #60877] Tue, 20 October 2009 23:41 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Firefly is currently offline  Firefly   United States
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Chuck:

I have yet to attend a rally but have spent plenty of time (& money) waiting for that day. Unfortunately, with all of the money spent, nothing special was done in the ways of future lubrication when my hubs were rebuilt. I will certainly remedy that, so am very interested in your design - especially since there won't be more than 10 available!

I was unable to reach your pictures, however, even after logging in. Could you please repost the link?

Thanks!
Regards, Mark
worldnet@aol.com
207.542.3999

PS: Your PM is set to reject everything.


Mark Scoble, Lunenburg, MA - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and in residence at the GMC Co-Op in Orlando, FL

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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60894 is a reply to message #60891] Wed, 21 October 2009 00:11 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Ken Burton is currently offline  Ken Burton   United States
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try this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262

The one he posted got broken into two pieces. If the above does not work I'll make you a tiny url to get there.

Also he is an email user and does not understand what PM is.
PM for all email users is automatically turned OFF. They have to run it on if they want it. All you can do is try to send him an off net email.




Ken Burton - N9KB
76 Palm Beach
Hebron, Indiana
Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60895 is a reply to message #60891] Wed, 21 October 2009 00:10 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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We will be making up more for sale in several days after our designer
does the drawing and receive quotes from few machine shops.






On Tue, Oct 20, 2009 at 9:41 PM, Mark Scoble <worldnet@aol.com> wrote:
>
>
> Chuck:
>
> I have yet to attend a rally but have spent plenty of time (& money) waiting for that day.  Unfortunately, with all of the money spent at Jim B's shop, nothing special was done in the ways of future lubrication when my hubs were rebuilt.  I will certainly remedy that so am very interested in your design - especially since there won't be more than 10 available!
>
> I was unable to reach your pictures, however, even after logging in.  Could you please repost the link?
>
> Thanks!
> Regards, Mark
> mailto:worldnet@aol.com
> 207.542.3999
>
> PS: Your PM is set to reject everything.
> --
> Mark Scoble, Augusta, Maine - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and undergoing complete renovation at the GMC Co-Op
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #60947 is a reply to message #60877] Wed, 21 October 2009 11:49 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Firefly is currently offline  Firefly   United States
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It looks potentially elegant and won't require any drilling of my newly-minted knuckles, so I am pleased that I did not wander down that path.

Now if I could only get my hands on the 8.1L conversion components! It's really what is holding me up because I see the old 455 - as it is w/80K miles - as a major liability, even though it has good compression (140 PSI+/-). I have a fresh Manny Tranny, upgraded with billet steel bearing supports just waiting for the 8.1L engine. That would complete my "optimum configuration" for reliability.

If anyone else besides Dave Lenzi has been working on a similar conversion, I haven't heard of it.


Mark Scoble, Lunenburg, MA - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and in residence at the GMC Co-Op in Orlando, FL
Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60948 is a reply to message #60894] Wed, 21 October 2009 11:54 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I'm going to sound like a DOLT here, but I'm having a hard time understanding how this works ??

Won't the grease just slide through the splines? How does it get forced up into the bearings ??

Is there a cut-a-way drawing of the hub and this tool in place ??

Thanks.

Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
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From: Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work]



try this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262

The one he posted got broken into two pieces. If the above does not work I'll make you a tiny url to get there.

Also he is an email user and does not understand what PM is.
PM for all email users is automatically turned OFF. They have to run it on if they want it. All you can do is try to send him an off net email.



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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60953 is a reply to message #60948] Wed, 21 October 2009 12:15 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Once you separate the unit you'll see that the grease will go int the bearings.







On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 9:54 AM, Ray Erspamer <78gmc-royale@att.net> wrote:
> I'm going to sound like a DOLT here, but I'm having a hard time understanding how this works ??
>
> Won't the grease just slide through the splines?   How does it get forced up into the bearings ??
>
> Is there a cut-a-way drawing of the hub and this tool in place ??
>
> Thanks.
>
>  Ray & Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
> The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:11:03 AM
> Subject: Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work]
>
>
>
> try this:
>
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262
>
> The one he posted got broken into two pieces.  If the above does not work I'll make you a tiny url to get there.
>
> Also he is an email user and does not understand what PM is.
> PM for all email users is automatically turned OFF.  They have to run it on if they want it.  All you can do is try to send him an off net email.
>
>
>
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #60964 is a reply to message #60947] Wed, 21 October 2009 13:27 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Mr ERFisher is currently offline  Mr ERFisher   United States
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Western Dyno / Dyno Sources went out business doing this
http://www.dynosources.com/Sections.asp?ID=136&Title=GMC+Motorhome+Conversion


gene



> If anyone else besides Dave Lenzi has been working on a similar conversion,
> I haven't heard of it.
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> undergoing complete renovation at the GMC Co-Op
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work] [message #60999 is a reply to message #60948] Wed, 21 October 2009 17:21 Go to previous messageGo to next message
USAussie is currently offline  USAussie   United States
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Ray,

The tool clamps to and seals against the smooth area of the CV joint shaft
where the inner race of the inner wheel bearing rides. It also seals up
against the lip of the inner wheel bearing seal.

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262

http://tinyurl.com/ylfh73o

Regards,
Rob Mueller
Sydney, Australia
AUS '75 Avion-The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
USA '75 Avion-Double Trouble TZE365V100426


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[mailto:gmclist-bounces@temp.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Ray Erspamer
Sent: Thursday, 22 October 2009 3:55 AM
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work]

I'm going to sound like a DOLT here, but I'm having a hard time
understanding how this works ??

Won't the grease just slide through the splines? How does it get forced up
into the bearings ??

Is there a cut-a-way drawing of the hub and this tool in place ??

Thanks.

Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
The Malosco Cruiser (TZE368V101144)
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/




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From: Ken Burton <n9cv@comcast.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2009 12:11:03 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING [Link Doesn't Work]



try this:

http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=5262

The one he posted got broken into two pieces. If the above does not work
I'll make you a tiny url to get there.

Also he is an email user and does not understand what PM is.
PM for all email users is automatically turned OFF. They have to run it on
if they want it. All you can do is try to send him an off net email.



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Regards, Rob M. (USAussie) The Pedantic Mechanic Sydney, Australia '75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428 '75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR Now Lenzi Conversion [message #61002 is a reply to message #60964] Wed, 21 October 2009 17:29 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Actually the Dyno Sources conversion was not that well thought out and
had many issues and fit problems. Dave conversion took what was good
from Dyno Source and fixed all the issues and made it a first class
conversion that actually works well.

J.R. Wright
On Oct 21, 2009, at 2:27 PM, Mr.erf ERFisher wrote:

> Western Dyno / Dyno Sources went out business doing this
> http://www.dynosources.com/Sections.asp?ID=136&Title=GMC+Motorhome+Conversion
>
>
> gene
>
>
>
>> If anyone else besides Dave Lenzi has been working on a similar
>> conversion,
>> I haven't heard of it.
>> --
>> Mark Scoble, Augusta, Maine - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32'
>> and
>> undergoing complete renovation at the GMC Co-Op
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #61004 is a reply to message #60877] Wed, 21 October 2009 17:43 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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i've talked to SOB owners that have 454 engines and they don't get any better gas mileage than we do; some got less.
i guess the advantage is in having a modern engine with less maintanance.


Fred V
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P'cola, Fl
Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #61048 is a reply to message #60947] Wed, 21 October 2009 20:39 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Mark,
If I only had 80K on my 455, I would really be happy. I have over 130K on
my 455, still good compression, doesn't use much oil, has really excellent
oil pressure, good vacuum, good power, no knocks, what does a new engine do
better?
Regards, Gene 76 Eleganza North County San Diego

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From: "Mark Scoble" <worldnet@aol.com>
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>
>
> It looks potentially elegant and won't require any drilling of my
> newly-minted knuckles, so I am pleased that I did not wander down that
> path.
>
> Now if I could only get my hands on the 8.1L conversion components! It's
> really what is holding me up because I see the old 455 - as it is w/80K
> miles - as a major liability, even though it has good compression (140
> PSI+/-). I have a fresh Manny Tranny, upgraded with billet steel bearing
> supports just waiting for the 8.1L engine. That would complete my
> "optimum configuration" for reliability.
>
> If anyone else besides Dave Lenzi has been working on a similar
> conversion, I haven't heard of it.
> --
> Mark Scoble, Augusta, Maine - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and
> undergoing complete renovation at the GMC Co-Op
>
> _______________________________________________
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #61051 is a reply to message #61048] Wed, 21 October 2009 20:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Gene,

Gives the owner bragging rights! ;-)

Rob Mueller
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Re: [GMCnet] FRONT WHEEL BEARING LUBRICATOR [message #61061 is a reply to message #60964] Wed, 21 October 2009 22:10 Go to previous message
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I would wait for Dave L. to finish the kit. He will have a kit that will work.
Dynosource took lot of shortcuts that was creating problems.
I'm currently working with Thorly and Hal Kading on a Tri Y Header for
8.1 engines.







On Wed, Oct 21, 2009 at 11:27 AM, Mr.erf ERFisher <mr.erfisher@gmail.com> wrote:
>  Western Dyno / Dyno Sources went out business doing this
> http://www.dynosources.com/Sections.asp?ID=136&Title=GMC+Motorhome+Conversion
>
>
> gene
>
>
>
>> If anyone else besides Dave Lenzi has been working on a similar conversion,
>> I haven't heard of it.
>> --
>> Mark Scoble, Augusta, Maine - 1973 23' Palm Beach Stretched to 32' and
>> undergoing complete renovation at the GMC Co-Op
>>
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>
>
>
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> “Give a man a fish; you have fed him for today --- give him a URL and
> -------
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