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04-01-2013, 10:55 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Cinnaminson
Posts: 197
M.O.C. #5316
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Synthetic Wheel Bearing Grease?
Has anyone repacked their wheel bearings with synthetic grease? On the write-ups, it appears to withstand higher temperatures (300 as compared to 240) and heavy water without breaking down. About ready to get the Monty ready for a Yellowstone pull in a couple of months.
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04-01-2013, 02:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Good product, but need to do a super cleaning job getting rid of old grease, as different greases generally do not mix well.
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04-02-2013, 02:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Bum F Egypt
Posts: 979
M.O.C. #2733
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I've been using Mobil 1. I agree with Mike, I break out the rubber gloves and clean with a gas wash. Punch out the rear seal wash and repack bearings. I have never used the grease zerk on the hub.
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04-03-2013, 02:47 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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When I repacked the bearings the first time I changed to synthetic and have since put about 8,000 miles on the bearings with no problem whatsoever. Will be doing it again this summer and will use synthetic again.
Dave
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04-03-2013, 03:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Wampum
Posts: 571
M.O.C. #9928
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Which synthetic grease are you guys using? I'm about to do mine and would like to buy the right stuff.
Thanks,
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04-03-2013, 05:23 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Hartselle
Posts: 977
M.O.C. #45
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Need to check the dropping temperature of the grease. Alko recommends 440 degree and Dexter recommend minimum of 419 degrees in their online manuals. The temperature is listed on the tube of grease. Sometimes it is hard to find the grease in stores.
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04-05-2013, 11:37 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Placerville
Posts: 357
M.O.C. #8962
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Mobil #1, removed, completely cleaned, new seals, inspect brakes, grease and install, every 24 months, never had a bearing issue
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04-06-2013, 03:05 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Vermontville
Posts: 1,129
M.O.C. #9045
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Mobile 1 the same as RonD, and also did the same thing as him as far as cleaning well, and getting rid of old grease.
Dave
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04-06-2013, 03:54 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Beaufort
Posts: 545
M.O.C. #12221
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I think I'll just stop by Rons house next fall and let him take care of my bearings.
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04-09-2013, 06:45 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Placerville
Posts: 357
M.O.C. #8962
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Greg your welcome any time, just bring Kate and the Doodles, but we may be there before your here
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