irish123
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Post by irish123 on Dec 27, 2020 18:39:19 GMT -8
Hi, Where can I find the specs on the 1969-70 Shasta Compact for Wheels, Bearings and Breaks?
To our knowledge its: 6.50 x 13" wheel Ford Bolt Pattern (4 on 4.5" bolt) Tires: ST 175/80 R13 (where's a good source?)
Any other info would be appreciated... would like to have the parts on hand before starting...
HAPPY TRAILS
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Post by John Palmer on Dec 27, 2020 19:23:20 GMT -8
Wheel bearings, races, and grease seals all have their part numbers clearly etched. Any auto parts store can use their bearing catalog to interchange your sample part numbers between bearing brands. Just write the numbers down while you have the hubs off during your grease repack. Do not mix old style ball bearings with tapered bearing (called Timkin) on the same axle when replacing bearings.
Wheels come from many different sources. Here's a few, Trailer Parts Superstore, Eastern Marine, ETrailer, Vintage Trailer Supply, Jeg's, Summit Racing, and WheelSmith. Dexstar is a major player in the trailer wheel industry. Make sure you compare back spacing, and hub diameter when ordering new wheels. There's many variable's. Compare, quality and price, some companies offer free shipping on a $100 order. Wheels are expensive to ship.
Trailer tires, Maxxis is a premium tire brand with very high ratings. They can be ordered from Walmart on line and shipped direct to your home. Go to a O'Reilly's, or a Autozone and buy "steel tire valves" which bolt on. Your not going to have much in quality trailer tire selection choices in that 13" size.
By the way, "breaks" are things you fix. "Brakes" are what you need to stop your trailer on the road.
John
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Post by idaho211 on Dec 28, 2020 6:44:20 GMT -8
I like coffee “breaks”
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Post by nccamper on Dec 28, 2020 7:11:14 GMT -8
I dictate posts and texts with Siri and if I had a dollar for every mistake I'd be a rich man.
Your instead of You're...To instead of Too...And instead of An...Breaks instead of Brakes...I could go on all day.
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John Palmer
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Post by John Palmer on Dec 28, 2020 9:03:45 GMT -8
I dictate posts and texts with Siri and if I had a dollar for every mistake I'd be a rich man.
Your instead of You're...To instead of Too...And instead of An...Breaks instead of Brakes...I could go on all day.
LOL, Maybe we should send Siri back to English 101?
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Post by WhitneyK on Dec 28, 2020 9:48:07 GMT -8
Greetings, Before disassembly, test your brakes to see if they are working. You can do this by applying 12v (+ & -) to the wires coming out of the back of the brake plate (search youtube or go to etrailer for better details) Back to brakes in a moment...
Working on a '67 Compact so might be a little more "in tune" with you on your '69. Pull your hubs off and measure the spindle, you should have two different sized bearings on each size. The inner bearing should be 1 3/8" (measure the spindle) and the outer will be 1 1/16". Either do as John suggested and take your bearing to an auto parts place (like Napa)(I work at an AZ and unless you get someone like myself, might not get any help you can use) and they can cross reference the numbers found on the bearings themselves. Don't forget a new seal. The other suggestion would be go to a Tractor Supply, Rural King or trailer repair shop and they have the bearings listed by their ID size (1 3/8" & 1 1/16" are standard trailer bearing sizes)
Now, back to the BRAKES; I'm pretty sure (ok, so I'm not pretty, better make that fairly sure) you will have 10" brakes. This can be confirmed by measuring across the the drum. It will either be 10" or 12", with 13" wheels I'd put my money on 10". Unless the brake surface and the magnet surfaces are worn bad, grooved, or have scalie rust, then they can be cleaned up with a wire wheel on a drill to be smooth and shiny. Take a good look at the brake shoes and components. If everything is intake and looks sound, clean, lube pivot points and go on as long as they tested correctly. Napa usually carries parts for electric trailer brakes, however, before spending much time and money on them, you can replace the entire assembly off ebay, R&P Carriages, or etrailer for like $30-$45 a side. (did a quick check, $55 will get you both sides delivered to your door) So, being "original" isn't that important when safety and reliability is concerned.
Sorry for being so long winded, just trying to help...
And as always, Just my thoughts, didn't say they were good ones... Whitney
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irish123
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Post by irish123 on Jan 1, 2021 22:55:53 GMT -8
THANKS so much for the great info! A few questions...
How often do you inspect and 'repack the bearings'?
Is it something I could/can do myself?
If not any idea on ballpark cost?
I want to make sure I don't break anything cause I no got brakes! LOL
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Post by idaho211 on Jan 2, 2021 17:38:15 GMT -8
Alot of experience on this site. I am sure people will chime in.
I check and repack once a year. This can be done by you. A brake tool to remove shoe springs and adjustment lever are helpful.
If you haven’t checked brakes I would replace all brake springs, pads if worn and wear on the drums (check for grooving) Check roller bearings for play and pitting. I clean with kerosene and brush, air compressor to blow dry. I replay the grease seal as well. I like lubriplate 1242 grease for bearings
If you need replacement parts and can’t find them you might be better off with a whole new assembly from a place like e-trailer.
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Post by WhitneyK on Jan 2, 2021 21:35:01 GMT -8
I agree with Idaho. (mostly) We usually only take one long trip a year (unfortunately). I jack up the axle, check bearing play, then remove hub, visually inspect and add a generous smear of moly-lithium grease to inner (without removing seal/bearing) and outer bearings. The outer one (usually smaller) is the most problematic if anything goes wrong, inner ones typically don't unless abused. I don't bother cleaning and repacking. When I worked in a garage years ago we cleaned and packed the bearings when we did a brake job. Back then, that would hold them for 35k+ miles or so, plus, they where carrying a lot more weight (motor & all) than what our little trailers do. I've heard some comment that they replaced their bearings every year. To me, that's a lot of waste. I guess my point is, regular maintenance is key to not having problems "down the road". As always, just my opinion, didn't say it was a good one... Whitney
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Post by idaho211 on Jan 3, 2021 8:08:14 GMT -8
Sound advise from WhitneyK. Like he said good to pull the hub off beginning of year and inspect. I found one of the adjustment springs(had two small ones) broke and loose.
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