wheel bearing oil bath

[Kurt Achenbach]

Ed,
This may be a good time to change the 90 weight oil in the bearing.
With the use of a turcky baster you can remove most of the old oil.
Refill with fresh oil to the line and check it a few times since it
seams to settle slowly.

Kurt in NH
'83 FC 35' SB (with wet bearings)FOR SALE
& '97 BMC 37'







--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Peggy & Ed McStay"
wrote:
>
> my bus has a broken shock on the front left and i have started to
> replace both of them. i have ordered the koni adjustable shocks and
> hope to get then in a few days. i have already removed both front
tires
> and removed the old shocks. the shocks on the bird were monroe gas
65's
> and looked to be to small for that massive front end. it is my hope
> that the bus will ride a lot better with the new shocks. while i
have
> the tires off i have also cleaned up the grease fittings and have
lubed
> the front end. this leads up to my question tonight. the wheel
bearings
> are in an oil bath and the oil level is low. can anyone tell me the
> proper oil to use in the bearing. thanks to all for the knowledge
that
> you share with fellow birdies.
>
> ed and peggy mcstay
> 83FCRB 35FT
> "lonesome dove"
>