[AT] More trailer questions..

[Robert L. Holtzer]

If anyone tries the zerk in the cap approach, there is need to be cautious 
in greasing so the grease seal is not pushed out or displaced.

Bob Holtzer

At 08:29 AM 11/19/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>Cecil,  I like bearing buddies and have them on my boat trailer but a 
>friend of mine has a much cheaper but maybe slightly less effective 
>method.  He drills the end of his hub caps and puts zirk fittings in the 
>cap.  Then he just pumps gun grease into the caps on a regular 
>basis.  This guy made a living moving mobile homes for about 30 years and 
>he has a lot of tricks to keep from breaking down on the road.
>
>Charlie
>----- Original Message ----- From: "Cecil E Monson" <cmonson at hvc.rr.com>
>To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2004 8:52 PM
>Subject: Re: [AT] More trailer questions..
>
>
>>>   Can anyone on the list give me a few things to check before I run 
>>> into a big problem going down the road with a full load?  I need to add 
>>> a few things to my winter check list.  Thanks.
>>>
>>>Enjoy, Joe
>>
>>
>>I don't know what others do but what I do is check for heat
>>on the hubs of my trailer wheels within the first 10 miles or so as
>>I start on any fairly long trip. I pull over at a convenient or safe
>>place and feel the hubs with my hands. If I feel any heat I check again
>>in another 10 miles. Slowing down at Interstate speeds of 70+ mph will
>>heat the hubs somewhat because of the heat from the trailer brakes so
>>a little warmth is OK. Mostly they will run cool, however. Then during
>>the trip whenever I stop I generally do the same thing.
>>
>>If a bearing goes bad, it seems to me that it will generally
>>ruin the tire before anyone notices the problem. I've had motorists
>>pull up alongside and point to the rear of the trailer and when I
>>stopped, found I had a flat tire or a bad bearing. This never happens
>>in a convenient location, BTW.
>>
>>Since I put Bearing Buddies on all the hubs on my trailers, I
>>have not had a problem. These things keep a little spring tension against
>>the grease. If the zerk fitting goes in toward the inside and more grease
>>is required, it is a good idea to keep an eye on that wheel as the bearing
>>could be going bad.
>>
>>Cecil
>>--
>>The nicest thing about telling the truth is you never have to wonder
>>what you said.
>>
>>Cecil E Monson
>>Lucille Hand-Monson
>>Mountainville, New York   Just a little east of the North Pole
>>
>>Allis Chalmers tractors and equipment
>>
>>Free advice
>>
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