tottot
Well-Known Member
I took the top swivel pin out and shoved it through there
That must have taken a while as there is only a small hole in the top bush!
That must have taken a while as there is only a small hole in the top bush!
Marmaduke
Well-Known Member
Mine has a roller bearing top and bottom
Lots and lots of series owners run swivel grease in their motors some to stop leaks others because they want to, not heard or seen any convincing stories of top pin wear that can be blamed on the grease.
Mines got it in but is early series so has cone top set up and when Ive had it apart its always a messy job with grease all over the insides so yes I reckon its fine.
What you have to bare in mind is very few people grease their props and a lot less check their swivel levels so theres a good chance the reason they arent leaking is because they are empty!
So as you have mixed the grease and oil together you now have swivel grease.
Yes, I think the mix of Lith/Moly and EP80/90 has created a One Shot type of lube now....
Only done a couple of miles but all feels well.
Will have to re-check the preload on the pax side swivel as when I put the wheel on, there was a minor movement of 1/2mm or so, but that simple enough to do.
Only done a couple of miles but all feels well.
Will have to re-check the preload on the pax side swivel as when I put the wheel on, there was a minor movement of 1/2mm or so, but that simple enough to do.
BEASTIE 90
Member
I am a mechanic by trade & I have had the truck from new ( 2010 & 45,000 miles.It has been serviced by me after the warranty period was up.all oils & filters have been changed as per the book.
I had a problem with the rear axle pinion seal leaking but it turned out to be the axle breather pipe was nipped between the chassis & the body so it was blocked,new pipe fitted & the leak stopped I
have a new genuine seal but have not fitted.
I had a problem with the rear axle pinion seal leaking but it turned out to be the axle breather pipe was nipped between the chassis & the body so it was blocked,new pipe fitted & the leak stopped I
have a new genuine seal but have not fitted.
If you take the pin out there's a gap between ball and housing that you now have access to. Grease poured into that gap will work its way down around the ball and get pushed off into the housing as you steer.
