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**wingnut60** · 11-06-2018, 09:42 AM

Ok, need to start a poll: Grease or oil-bath? As mentioned earlier, if the machined parts/seals were as good as the pickups use, probably would be a no-brainer. Cummins has solved the seal problem, apparently. But repacking the bearings every other year isn't too bad a deal--can check the brakes at same time.
If you have the oil-bath already--stay with them and keep up with the potential for leaks.
If you have the grease bearings, stay with them and repack as miles dictate.

11-06-2018, 09:42 AM	#26
wingnut60 Site Team Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Where we park it Posts: 2,838	Ok, need to start a poll: Grease or oil-bath? As mentioned earlier, if the machined parts/seals were as good as the pickups use, probably would be a no-brainer. Cummins has solved the seal problem, apparently. But repacking the bearings every other year isn't too bad a deal--can check the brakes at same time. If you have the oil-bath already--stay with them and keep up with the potential for leaks. If you have the grease bearings, stay with them and repack as miles dictate. __________________ 2016 Tiffin 40 QBH 2015 38RSSA, traded 2005 TK3 #1869, 10 yrs of memories, 2017 F450 KR--one more Ford is it 2009 F450 4x4-died; 2010 F450-retired