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#31

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Greasing top door hinge

Last post by Jim Blackwood - July 25, 2026, 04:52:44 AM

You have to grease the door hinge?
Hmmm...

Jim

#32

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by luvrbus - July 23, 2026, 02:55:56 PM

Stud pilot wheel's with the taper nuts seldom come loose when torqued to 450 to 500 ft lbs,hub pilot wheels with the single nut and washer do come loose when not torqued to the specs,, there is no right or left nuts they are all right handed thread  I like the hub pilot system you don't have 20 lug nuts to worry with to remove both rear wheels saves on labor   

#33

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by freds - July 23, 2026, 10:15:40 AM

Interesting. Given every tool is hammer. I have a 3D printer and an iPhone. I think I could 3D scan them and print them out as a ring to press fit over the nuts. Develope a crack in the ring recheck torque...

#34

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by luvrbus - July 22, 2026, 07:53:44 PM

Those are made for hub pilot wheels, LVMCI is the only person I ever saw using those on stud pilot wheels,I thought they were only made in Metric sizes for the hub pilot wheels but could be wrong lol but to lazy to check 

#35

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by lvmci - July 21, 2026, 08:55:15 AM

Ive had these on for awhile. Showed a different position, turns out it had snapped. Good and easy way to notice problems...

#36

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / DON'T LET A $20 CONNECTION PUT...

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#37

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by dtcerrato - July 20, 2026, 12:26:20 PM

I had to look up the answer. I never personally used them but see them all the time. Some fleets it is a requirement. Both your photos are acceptable as long as every indicator is semetrical which shows there has been no irregular movement - is the way I gather it.
Am I correct?

#38

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Wheel Check Indicators

Last post by Gary Hatt - Publisher BCM - July 19, 2026, 07:20:47 PM

Who uses Wheel Check Indicators, and have you ever discovered a loose Lug Nut since you installed these?

2nd question: Which of the following images shows the correct way to install them?

3rd question: How often do you check them?

#39

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Greasing top door hinge

Last post by Sebulba - July 18, 2026, 02:35:49 PM

ello all,

I know how I am and if it's a hassle to do something, sometimes it doesn't get done.  Like not greasing this door for 2 years, even though we use it every day.

So, I went to O'Reilly and found an extension to put on that grease fitting, so that I can grease it was without having to remove 2 panels.

It was a simple matter of taking the zerk of the bottom of the hinge and screwing in the extension.  I still have to mount the other end when I put the panels back on.  Then I can give it a shot if grease a couple times a year.

Seb

#40

Bus Topics ( click here for quick start! ) / Re: Greasing top door hinge

Last post by Sebulba - July 18, 2026, 02:28:06 PM

Use a good full synthetic grease and it won't cake and harden and the place you are greasing will always take grease 

I am not sure what I used on that 2 years ago.  It was clear.  I usually use Amsoil, but there was a time I was out and I'm not sure what I bought.

Thanks

Seb