Squeaky Treg
Submitted: Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 16:58
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IanM (Vic)
Our Treg coupling squeaks like mad whenever we turn a corner - except when it is wet.
Short of having one of the kids hang out the back of the car giving it a squirt now and again what is the best lubricant for these things.
I have been reluctant to experiment in case the rubber deteriorates or the lubricant attracts dust - any help would be appreciated.
IanM
Reply By: GerryP - Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 20:18
Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 20:18
Hi IanM,
I have seen where the brass tube actually separates from the polyblock and can spin or move around, in fact, this has happened to me as
well. While it's easy to
check the tube which you put the pin into, the other fixed (horizontal) one is a bit harder to
check as the pin is generally spot welded in place. This problem can be made worse by a highly loaded WDH on a caravan as extra loading is put on
the block.
Might pay to just make sure all is
well in this department as the tube may be moving in
the block and giving you that squeak. If so, I'm afraid it will need replacing. Blocks can be purchased separately from Treg.
Cheers
Gerry
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Reply By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 23:13
Monday, Feb 02, 2009 at 23:13
Just slightly off topic but a timely warning in any case...........
Apparently, some time ago, a
young fella (ie: teenager or around 12 to 13), was assisting his dad to hook up the camper. Dad was at the wheel,
young bloke was given the job of adjusting jockey wheel up and down and getting the hitching process completed.
The block was almost spot-on in the right position, but about 1/4 of a pin diameter out of position.
Young bloke decided to poke his finger down the hole to try to align. BIG MISTAKE!!!
He still has 9 fingers and is highly unlikely to lose another one from another misadventure of this nature!!!
Roachie
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Follow Up By: handy - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 06:52
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 06:52
yeah he wont do it again. i jam the little clip pin behind
the block to keep it straight. cheers
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Follow Up By: Axel [ the real one ] - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 08:30
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 08:30
OUCH , makes the eyes water just thinking about it ,
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldplodder (QLD) - Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 09:21
Tuesday, Feb 03, 2009 at 09:21
Saw a
young apprentice do the same thing erecting some steel.
Finger in the hole, no more finger.
That's what podgers are for.
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