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03-18-2016, 11:57 AM
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#81
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 1,704
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Guys/gals...here's the TOTAL answer to this entire topic. This would eliminate ALL grease guns and discussion along with grease fittings, bearing inspections and/or replacement, bearing packing every year, seal blowouts....and shoot... cause yard sales full of popcorn machines!!
Just TOOOO bad they dont make them for our smaller axles!
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03-18-2016, 12:16 PM
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#82
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Senior Member
Trailer: Scamp
Posts: 7,056
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Originally Posted by floyd
I haven't met them all, but some of my best friends...
I even knew one, now deceased, who operated a Steam locomotive.
Seriously;
The only idiots would be those who never question the engineers, many of those are now deceased as well. The key is to work with them and not for them, the ones who are not idiots appreciate it.
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Floyd...
It's apparent that you've never seen or know what happens and goes into the design of a product, any product. Just look around you, everything you touch or use has to be engineered. There's a lot more that goes into the design and manufacture than you realize.
So now from and engineer I think all shade tree mechanics are idiots. Makes about as much sense as engineers are idiots.
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03-18-2016, 12:47 PM
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#83
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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Piper said: This is almost as good as the BMW motorcycle forum that I frequent. The latest discussion to get everyone's undies in a twist was not the annual springtime , "What's the best motor oil to use?". No it was, "Do I really need to pay $150 for a Snap-On torque wrench, or is the $15 Harbor Freight torque wrench OK?" I think that discussion (that's being generous) went almost 9 pages before the food fight was over!
Well, Just wait until there is a post about Grounds or what type of electrical wire to use or should we carry a couple gallons of water in jugs instead of filling up the onboard tank.
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03-18-2016, 12:51 PM
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#84
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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Reapaking wheel bearings aint the easiest thing to do and even harder if you are stupid.
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03-18-2016, 01:27 PM
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#85
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
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[QUOTE=Darral T.;576955]Guys/gals...here's the TOTAL answer to this entire topic.
Just TOOOO bad they dont make them for our smaller axles!
Uhaul campers have sealed bearings in the hub. So there's one of my campers I don't have grease bearings on. But I do check them for any wear a couple times a year.
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03-18-2016, 01:43 PM
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#86
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Darwin Maring
Reapaking wheel bearings aint the easiest thing to do and even harder if you are stupid.
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At the same time it is not rocket science either. Lots of good Youtube videos one can watch to get a good handle on whats needed before starting out.
Suspect if Bob was still with us he would suggest that someone who has never done such a job before take the trailer to a shop and ask they let you watch how they do it before attempting to do it yourself.
As Floyd has suggested it is very possible to make mistakes and make a mess of it. One of the most common to those new to trailers is to purchase the cheapest set of bearings and seals they can find on the internet. IMO that is a great way to greatly increase ones experience due to resulting need to change the bearings and seals frequently.
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03-18-2016, 01:50 PM
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#87
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Senior Member
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
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Good point Carol, on watching, but better yet is hands on while being instructed by a qualified person. At work I would have problems with the computer sometimes to get it to do what I wanted, so I would ask my coworker Gary for help. His response was "You drive while I talk you through it". Much better than me just watching him do it.
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03-18-2016, 04:52 PM
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#88
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Byron Kinnaman
Floyd...
It's apparent that you've never seen or know what happens and goes into the design of a product, any product. Just look around you, everything you touch or use has to be engineered. There's a lot more that goes into the design and manufacture than you realize.
So now from and engineer I think all shade tree mechanics are idiots. Makes about as much sense as engineers are idiots.
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Hardly apparent;
A few points...
1] It was not me who called engineers idiots... It was Raz.
(and I think he was being sarcastic)
2] No need for redundacy... "Shade tree mechanic" and "idiot" are both derogatory, either should be sufficient!
3] Every time you take something apart to fix it you get to see just what goes into its design and manufacture.
4] Diplomas don't make engineers anymore than ASE certification makes mechanics.
5] It is talent developed into skill through education and experience that counts in any field.
6] There are of course idiots in any field, (engineer or mechanic) in the long run they either get carried by the competent, or they find other work.
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03-18-2016, 04:57 PM
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#89
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Senior Member
Trailer: Escape 17 ft
Posts: 8,317
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Does this thread have any bearing on anything?
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03-18-2016, 05:05 PM
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#90
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Glenn Baglo
Does this thread have any bearing on anything?
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Perhaps we should then "spring" into action,adjust our "shoes", "race" to the end, "seal" our lips, and stop beating the "drum" on this subject!
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03-18-2016, 05:37 PM
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#91
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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It's Miller Time.
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03-18-2016, 06:16 PM
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#92
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Senior Member
Name: Jim
Trailer: Scamp
Colorado
Posts: 312
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Wait, wait, don’t go yet, we haven’t addressed the really important stuff about grease guns such as:
Which size is better, the full-size ones, or the smaller ones?
Which brand is best and does Amazon have them with free shipping?
Do you have a link to the site?
Has anyone had experience with it?
Which is better, for it to have the flexible hose or the rigid metal one?
Is the silver one better than the black coated one?
How much grease is injected with each stroke of the gun?
How many strokes does it take to lube the bearings?
Do you take it with you when traveling and where do you prefer to store it?
Has anyone modified one so it works better? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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03-18-2016, 07:44 PM
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#93
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scamper Jim
Wait, wait, don’t go yet, we haven’t addressed the really important stuff about grease guns such as: Which size is better, the full-size ones, or the smaller ones?
Which brand is best and does Amazon have them with free shipping?
Do you have a link to the site?
Has anyone had experience with it?
Which is better, for it to have the flexible hose or the rigid metal one?
Is the silver one better than the black coated one?
How much grease is injected with each stroke of the gun?
How many strokes does it take to lube the bearings?
Do you take it with you when traveling and where do you prefer to store it?
Has anyone modified one so it works better? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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Lincoln Fullsized with flexible hose.
One squirt per stroke.
The same number of strokes as the licks to the center of a tootsie pop!
Below is one which may be best when traveling to some places nowadays, modified properly and stored under the seat in the truck...
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03-18-2016, 08:59 PM
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#94
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Senior Member
Trailer: Y2K6 Bigfoot 25 ft (25B25RQ) & Y2K3 Scamp 16 ft Side Dinette
Posts: 5,040
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Raz
I'm not sure what Roger was referring to. Perhaps he is using a socket to drive the new seal into the hub? I use a board and a mallet. Raz
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Yes, you can seat the seal in the hub with a socket of the right diameter.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scamper Jim
Wait, wait, don’t go yet, we haven’t addressed the really important stuff about grease guns such as:
Which size is better, the full-size ones, or the smaller ones?
Which brand is best and does Amazon have them with free shipping?
Do you have a link to the site?
Has anyone had experience with it?
Which is better, for it to have the flexible hose or the rigid metal one?
Is the silver one better than the black coated one?
How much grease is injected with each stroke of the gun?
How many strokes does it take to lube the bearings?
Do you take it with you when traveling and where do you prefer to store it?
Has anyone modified one so it works better? Inquiring minds want to know!!
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The Magic 8 Ball will provide the answers you seek. All one need do is ask.
Magic 8 Ball - Online Magic 8 Ball - Interactive Magic 8 Ball
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03-19-2016, 01:23 AM
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#95
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Senior Member
Name: Henry
Trailer: BigFoot
Tennessee
Posts: 1,311
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Actually I am about ready to add a locking tip to my grease gun. I have a couple of fittings on a John Deere that are hard to get to and I am hoping this will help. Maybe not though, because they are positioned at strange places, basically just hard to get to. I do not have a power grease gun.
On Amazon:
LockNLube Grease Gun Coupler - Zerk Grease Coupler Fitting Tip - Easy Lock-on, Clip-off
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03-19-2016, 11:04 AM
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#96
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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The most important thing to do before you attach your grease gun is to wipe off the fitting so you do not force dirt into the bearing.
Now for Floid: I love your grease gun because it is high caliber to say the least.
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03-19-2016, 03:42 PM
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#97
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2002 19 ft Scamp 19 ft 5th Wheel
Posts: 3,640
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Is it necessary to lubricate the grease gun B 4 using?
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