We're glad to officially join the Grey Nomads site after a couple of wonderful years travelling around in our Newlands van. Four and a half months last year and seven months this year. We've made many friends and have been delighted to visit so many terrific places as we have travelled around this huge country of ours. We have a hoist on the side of our van that allows disability entry and exit, and this alone has made so much possible for us that otherwise we just could not do. Now home again in north Qld for a few months before heading south to Vic and Tas for a nine month look-see.
I'm in the process of replacing the wheel bearings and am seeking advice on refitting the bearing races (cones). I'm wondering if placing them in the freezer before installing in the brake hubs would make them easier to fit. I'd appreciate any advise from more experienced caravan 'maintenance experts'. Thanks, Tony and Marijke.
blaze said
09:25 PM Dec 8, 2015
I'm in the process of replacing the wheel bearings and am seeking advice on refitting the bearing races (cones). I'm wondering if placing them in the freezer before installing in the brake hubs would make them easier to fit. I'd appreciate any advise from more experienced caravan 'maintenance experts'. Thanks, Tony and Marijke.
yes it will but it will be marginal on a small bearing, best bet is to sit the hub on a solid bit of wood and use a good solid mild steel punch. I make my punches out of about 19mm round or 30 x 12 flat mild steel. I like em to be about 250 mm long. Also remember the dust cap is not a grease storage unit and marine seals are best as are Timken bearings
also welcome and enjoy the journey
cheers
blaze
Marton said
08:33 AM Dec 9, 2015
Thanks Blaze. I made up a punch out of a 10" ms coach bolt to remove the old races. I guess I'm a bit worried about damaging the new races when I install them. I noticed that the old (Timken red) grease was black and thin when I removed the bearings after 12K; maybe I put in too much grease which caused some overheating when I repacked thr bearings last, as I put a fair bit into the centre of the hub as well as some in the hub cap. I've ordered some Bearing Buddies and this time I've purchased marine seals. Experience sure is a great teacher eh?
Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Tony.
Dougwe said
07:36 AM Dec 10, 2015
Welcome to the gang Marton, enjoy here and out in the playground.
May I suggest you keep and eye out for KFC and his pink shirt, why? You will find out
Keep Safe on the roads.
Marton said
08:58 AM Dec 10, 2015
Hi Doug and thanks for your welcome. KFC with a pink shirt eh? I'll look forward to it. Cheers.
KFT said
09:56 PM Dec 10, 2015
Marton, take no notice of Dougwe he has probably been over at Daves place again getting into the red wine haha
I have no pink shirts and I am always on a topic of some sorts.
seriously though we are a happy crazy lot in here and tend to take the P155 out of each other
Welcome to this great forum, do a search for info or pop a question into the appropriate section of the forum for best response.
Above all enjoy yourself
Frank (KFT)
Marton said
10:00 PM Dec 10, 2015
Thanks Frank, it's nice to be on board with such a happy crew!
We're glad to officially join the Grey Nomads site after a couple of wonderful years travelling around in our Newlands van. Four and a half months last year and seven months this year. We've made many friends and have been delighted to visit so many terrific places as we have travelled around this huge country of ours. We have a hoist on the side of our van that allows disability entry and exit, and this alone has made so much possible for us that otherwise we just could not do. Now home again in north Qld for a few months before heading south to Vic and Tas for a nine month look-see.
I'm in the process of replacing the wheel bearings and am seeking advice on refitting the bearing races (cones). I'm wondering if placing them in the freezer before installing in the brake hubs would make them easier to fit. I'd appreciate any advise from more experienced caravan 'maintenance experts'. Thanks, Tony and Marijke.
yes it will but it will be marginal on a small bearing, best bet is to sit the hub on a solid bit of wood and use a good solid mild steel punch. I make my punches out of about 19mm round or 30 x 12 flat mild steel. I like em to be about 250 mm long. Also remember the dust cap is not a grease storage unit and marine seals are best as are Timken bearings
also welcome and enjoy the journey
cheers
blaze
Thanks for your help, much appreciated. Tony.
Welcome to the gang Marton, enjoy here and out in the playground.
May I suggest you keep and eye out for KFC and his pink shirt, why? You will find out
Keep Safe on the roads.
I have no pink shirts and I am always on a topic of some sorts.
seriously though we are a happy crazy lot in here and tend to take the P155 out of each other
Welcome to this great forum, do a search for info or pop a question into the appropriate section of the forum for best response.
Above all enjoy yourself
Frank (KFT)