Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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Let the jokes begin.....
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Nacep, no jokes, but the Detroit Diesel shop manuals recommended using vaseline to hold various gaskets, etc, in place regarding their engines and big Allison transmissions during assembly, but they also warned do not subsitute it for any type assembly lube since it has no lubricating properties whatsoever.
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
I threaded the top of my coupler and hooked up a grease gun to it permanently. I then attached the grease gun to the spring bars and every bump it puts in a shot of grease. We usually go through one grease cartridge every camping trip.
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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I threaded the top of my coupler and hooked up a grease gun to it permanently. I then attached the grease gun to the spring bars and every bump it puts in a shot of grease. We usually go through one grease cartridge every camping trip.
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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I threaded the top of my coupler and hooked up a grease gun to it permanently. I then attached the grease gun to the spring bars and every bump it puts in a shot of grease. We usually go through one grease cartridge every camping trip.
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I wonder how much grease ends up on the road? I bet on a rough road that it's better than bread crumbs.
You haven't lived till you lay into a curve in a gasoline tanker loaded with 9,000 galllons of 100 octane aviation gasoline and it won't straighten out without a heavy shudder and a snap. The shudder ended up being the front tires skidding on the road at 60mph and the snap was the quarter sized spot on the fifth wheel releasing it's grip on the trailer. The swerve on a two lane road was an eye opener too. When I finally found a place to drop the trailer I was amazed that the little shiny spot could cause the fifth wheel to lock to the trailer. Raking grease from the side of the hitch over the spot solved the problem.
Capt Ron
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Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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Let the jokes begin.....
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Nacep, no jokes, but the Detroit Diesel shop manuals recommended using vaseline to hold various gaskets, etc, in place regarding their engines and big Allison transmissions during assembly, but they also warned do not subsitute it for any type assembly lube since it has no lubricating properties whatsoever.
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Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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Let the jokes begin.....
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Nacep, no jokes, but the Detroit Diesel shop manuals recommended using vaseline to hold various gaskets, etc, in place regarding their engines and big Allison transmissions during assembly, but they also warned do not subsitute it for any type assembly lube since it has no lubricating properties whatsoever.
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Depends on what you're using it for... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
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the vaseline will keep your balls from getting scratched up.. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img] [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/phoney.gif[/img]
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
pretty simple solution/ Gresase the hitch ball/ I didnt grease mine one time/ didnt have any and found the ball got pitted/ so I just put grease on it whatever you feel is enough and keep it greased when needed. Then when I unhitch I put a wallyworld plastic bag over it and take the hitch off and store it when not in use/ not once did I get any on my pants/ problem solved... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smokin.gif[/img]
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Planned upgrades are a new and better turbo and larger exhaust pipes than the 21/2s that are already under the rig/ would like a 6 spd tranny but dont know if that is a feasable or smart investment yet.
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Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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You haven't lived till you lay into a curve in a gasoline tanker loaded with 9,000 galllons of 100 octane aviation gasoline and it won't straighten out without a heavy shudder and a snap. The shudder ended up being the front tires skidding on the road at 60mph and the snap was the quarter sized spot on the fifth wheel releasing it's grip on the trailer. The swerve on a two lane road was an eye opener too. When I finally found a place to drop the trailer I was amazed that the little shiny spot could cause the fifth wheel to lock to the trailer. Raking grease from the side of the hitch over the spot solved the problem.
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That is serious pucker factor!
When we find a sharp corner with rough pavement we pull over just past the corner and video tape all the cars sliding from the grease. The kids love it.
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
Anyone tried one of those teflon coated balls?
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Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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Let the jokes begin.....
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Nacep, no jokes, but the Detroit Diesel shop manuals recommended using vaseline to hold various gaskets, etc, in place regarding their engines and big Allison transmissions during assembly, but they also warned do not subsitute it for any type assembly lube since it has no lubricating properties whatsoever.
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Maybe you could try some KY jelly then....
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Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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You haven't lived till you lay into a curve in a gasoline tanker loaded with 9,000 galllons of 100 octane aviation gasoline and it won't straighten out without a heavy shudder and a snap. The shudder ended up being the front tires skidding on the road at 60mph and the snap was the quarter sized spot on the fifth wheel releasing it's grip on the trailer. The swerve on a two lane road was an eye opener too. When I finally found a place to drop the trailer I was amazed that the little shiny spot could cause the fifth wheel to lock to the trailer. Raking grease from the side of the hitch over the spot solved the problem.
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That is serious pucker factor!
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Yep, It got my attention real quick. Especially as a new driver.
Re: How much grease should I put on the ball hitch
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Let the jokes begin.....
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Nacep, no jokes, but the Detroit Diesel shop manuals recommended using vaseline to hold various gaskets, etc, in place regarding their engines and big Allison transmissions during assembly, but they also warned do not subsitute it for any type assembly lube since it has no lubricating properties whatsoever.
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Maybe you could try some KY jelly then....
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It works well for IDI fuel return cap O-rings.
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