Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Chassis lube reminder
09-27-2006, 06:11
Post: #3
Chassis lube reminder
FWIW, in the groups file section, there is a folder labeled "BB King
Pin Lube Information" for a 1983 Wanderlodge. Scan0002.jpg has a note
that advises NOT to lift the front end of the vehicle when greasing the
king pins.

Tim Hannink
Fulltiming in Paradis, LA
1981 FC-33SB

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "p_a_lazar"
wrote:
>
> While getting my coach lubed the other day, I asked the tech if he
> jacked up the front end to lube the king pins, and he responded, "if
> you want us to do so", which I did and they didn't mind doing it.
>
> MOST lube places do not routinely jack the front end to take the
> weight off the wheels which is the ONLY correct way to lube the king
> pins. Luckily the king pins can go a LONG time with very little or no
> grease or we would all be in deep trouble.
>
> If you lube you own, you need to remeber to do this as well. Although
> you think grease is going into the zerk, little or none can be pressed
> in with that much weight blocking it.
>
> Paul
> 97wb43
>
Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Messages In This Thread
Chassis lube reminder - p_a_lazar - 09-25-2006, 00:55
Chassis lube reminder - erniecarpet@... - 09-25-2006, 06:30
Chassis lube reminder - Tim Hannink - 09-27-2006 06:11



User(s) browsing this thread: 3 Guest(s)