trailer bearing, seal & spindle questions
If comparing bearing temperature after a leg of a trip, how much higher would the temp. of a bearing compared to the other 3 (tandem axles) have to be to be considered running too much hotter - 10F, 5...
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TakingThe5th wrote:
X2. A little trick I learned about tightening the spindle nut was to try moving the washer behind the nut with a screwdriver, gently of course. If it won't move - too tight. If it moves too easy - too loose. Be sure to rotate the wheel as you tighten it up to make sure everything is seated correctly. Then back off as necessary to find a hole for the cotter pin.
This/\ Tension is correct if you can move the washer with a little bit of resistance under the set nut, with a screwdriver pushing the washer side to side.
