[AT] More trailer questions..

[Brad Gunnells]

Also, would there be any problems with grease being pushed into the 
brake housing rendering the brakes less effective?

Brad

On Nov 19, 2004, at 10:15 AM, Robert L. Holtzer wrote:

> 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
>>>
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