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Forum: Repairs & Service 10-25-2019, 01:26 PM
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Posted By masterdrago
It was a total of 1+ tube total to grease all...

It was a total of 1+ tube total to grease all eight bearings manually. One tube would have not been enough. The Valvoline SynPower Synthetic Automotive Grease was dark and seemed thick compared to...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-17-2019, 06:19 AM
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Posted By masterdrago
Just looking at the original bearings it was hard...

Just looking at the original bearings it was hard to determine that they were made any differently than the USA Timkins. I might do a microscopic look a bit later since I'll be doing another pre-load...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-17-2019, 06:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,602
Posted By masterdrago
Just curious if that would also pertain to the...

Just curious if that would also pertain to the torque value when pre-loading the bearing using the spindle nut. There is really no way those threads are going to be dry. I was also wondering about...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-14-2019, 08:15 PM
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Posted By masterdrago
I now have two pair that were in good shape, so...

I now have two pair that were in good shape, so saved them.
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-14-2019, 08:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,602
Posted By masterdrago
Same with Thetford toilet. No name tires -...

Same with Thetford toilet. No name tires - replace b4 trouble. I've always been leery of the Chinese bearings after reading some of the horror stories, including one fire caused by either poor...
Forum: Repairs & Service 10-14-2019, 07:32 PM
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Views: 3,602
Posted By masterdrago
Tips and Tricks on Bearing Service

I finished up the full bearing service on our 5r. All new USA made Timkin parts. The one odd thing I noticed was that the front left wheel seemed tight after doing the preload to the bearings (torque...
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