Checking on Wheel Bearing Heat
I was wondering how many of you check your hubs for overheating when you stop and get gas or pit stops. While driving home from Branson (232 miles total one way) I stopped for gas and two hubs wer...
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2oldman wrote:memtb wrote:It's not the actual temperature they're after when using their hands, it's whether the warmth feels all about the same.
I’d be very surprised if the majority of people could get within 20 degrees of the actual temperature when using there hand.
I’ll buy that to a point! But, I want to know the temperature differential between tires/hubs/ brake drums(if applicable) for each side of the unit.....example , all should be similar on the same side of the unit. Yes....anyone can determine “if” one component is significantly hotter than it’s counterparts...But, by that time it’s likely too likely too late for preventive maintenance!
An example being.... with the IR gun I can determine not only if one component is “warmer” than it’s counterparts.... but determine within a degree or two, the difference from side to side of the unit, caused by loading, road crown, sunlight exposure, etc.! Maybe I am “overreacting” to the importance of this little tool.....but, I’m forming an intense displeasure for roadside or campground work performed in single digit or triple digit temperatures! If this can save me a tire, bearing/hub failure, a dragging brake, or as mentioned a failing truck differential.....it’s a monetary win and some piece of mind! memtb
