Snipe bearings and a service

chewy · 16 August 2009, 19:01

Am wanting to go to the SR gathering so the trailer could do with a service, bearings are first on the list just to be on the safe side.
How do I know what size and type to order? Wheels are 10" if that has any bearing on anything?
Tyres good what else should be checked?
The suspension is a git leaf spring which apart from rust works fine.

Poly · 16 August 2009, 19:09

You're towing it down? I thought you SR owners were supposed to be tough and would be going by sea?

chewy · 16 August 2009, 19:12

I've got 11 Barrus fuel tanks so I could get a good way down lol.
I would love to take it by sea but it would take a good few days and fuel. My mate still wants to take it by sea!

jyasaki · 16 August 2009, 21:42

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Originally Posted by chewy

How do I know what size and type to order?

Safest way is to take it apart and either ID the stamped part numbers or take it to an auto shop and have them match them up. Remember to get a replacement grease seal while you're there.

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Wheels are 10" if that has any bearing on anything?

Unfortunately, no bearing (pardon the pun) on internals; good to know if you need new tires though.

jky

chewy · 16 August 2009, 21:47

H0w d0 I rem0ve the 0!d bearings?
S0rry f0r the crap text, 0ne 0f my d0gs kn0cked wine 0n the keyb0ard and a few keys d0nt w0rk n0w!

jyasaki · 17 August 2009, 16:20

Your text looks like all the mod ads aimed at teenagers...

This should help, assuming you have what passes for normal bearings on this side of the pond.

http://www.planetnautique.com/index....rticle&sid=134

If that's no help, a Google search for "trailer bearing replacement" should get you info.

jky

JSP · 17 August 2009, 16:21

I'd buy two new hubs with bearings mate.

Rogue Wave · 17 August 2009, 17:35

there some nobba parking hisvan on your grounds. he knows a lot about trailers and bearings. 'll leave the rest to you and your new mate

JSP · 17 August 2009, 17:45

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

there some nobba parking hisvan on your grounds. he knows a lot about trailers and bearings. 'll leave the rest to you and your new mate

Rogue Wave · 17 August 2009, 18:10

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Originally Posted by JSP

comment directed at Chewy not yourself I don't believe, for one minute, there any nobba parking a van in your grounds

JSP · 17 August 2009, 18:31

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

fkk me does trunky want a bun?

Are you referring to a Mr Danger Mouse?

Rogue Wave · 17 August 2009, 18:36

sorry I changed the thread to a better, more subtle class of comment

I am not allowed under the public information act to divulge whom is parking at mr. chewy penfolds ranch.,

BTW mr Chewy does you know a welder or is you able to weld a bit innit. hw wide is your wheelbase

chewy · 17 August 2009, 20:29

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Originally Posted by jyasaki

Your text looks like all the mod ads aimed at teenagers...

jky

One of the dogs knocked a glass of wine over the keyboard so a few keys stopped working.

I do know a welder Stu, why?
The person in question has to park his truck in Whitby as the RIB decided to go they instead of Staithes.
Think they may have been embaressed after grounding a survey RIB on the steele top and leaving the gearbox on a rock!

Rogue Wave · 17 August 2009, 22:41

Oh dear!

I'll send you a pm with a lonk re welder

chewy · 17 August 2009, 22:53

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Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

Oh dear!

I'll send you a pm with a lonk re welder

Ta, I still haven't a clue what your on about?

JSP · 17 August 2009, 22:54

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Originally Posted by chewy

Ta, I still haven't a clue what your on about?

He wants to show you his lonk..........

Rogue Wave · 17 August 2009, 23:09

link dear boy link read your Private Message and the fog will lift

Downhilldai · 17 August 2009, 23:14

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Originally Posted by JSP

I'd buy two new hubs with bearings mate.

I'm almost agreeing with JSP here, which is a little worrying.

I'd suggest you buy three new hubs, so you can carry a spare with you. Swapping a complete hub on the roadside is a lot easier than trying to fit a new bearing set.

If you shop around, you'll probably find complete hubs costing roughly the same price as a bearing set.

Mollers · 18 August 2009, 08:35

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

I'm almost agreeing with JSP here, which is a little worrying.

I'd suggest you buy three new hubs, so you can carry a spare with you. Swapping a complete hub on the roadside is a lot easier than trying to fit a new bearing set.

If you shop around, you'll probably find complete hubs costing roughly the same price as a bearing set.

Or carry a spare trailer.

JSP · 18 August 2009, 09:54

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Originally Posted by Downhilldai

I'm almost agreeing with JSP here, which is a little worrying.

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I'd suggest you buy three new hubs, so you can carry a spare with you. Swapping a complete hub on the roadside is a lot easier than trying to fit a new bearing set.

If you shop around, you'll probably find complete hubs costing roughly the same price as a bearing set.

That's a good idea. I wanted to have a spare hub acting as a spare wheel carrier as well but could think of a way to attach the hub to the trailer.