Mackman686 Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 Hi All, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from New Zealand. I'm going to replace the bushes on my 34K Camelback during the Christmas holidays and I'm wondering if any one had the torque setting for the U bolts? Ive been looking everywhere and cant find anything. Kind Regards Keegan Hewlett Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 I don't know but someone will be qlong soon enough Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-544167 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 27, 2023 Share Posted December 27, 2023 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-544173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted December 28, 2023 Share Posted December 28, 2023 old school rule of thumb was :: as tight as you can get them. depended on what you have for tools ' air or manual also. such a technical world today. the follow up retorque was the important part for most. did the replacement of cutting edges on a D-8 dozer in hot blazing sun one Sunday afternoon ; was the concern over torque =He-- no ; tighten them there bolts. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-544179 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kscarbel2 Posted December 28, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted December 28, 2023 Apply 20wt non-detergent motor oil to the (rubber) trunnion insulators at installation. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-544215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icehole Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 On 12/28/2023 at 3:10 AM, kscarbel2 said: Apply 20wt non-detergent motor oil to the (rubber) trunnion insulators at installation. That's an odd spec. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551065 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 4 Share Posted May 4 its real oil, I just bought 2 cases, you can also use anti seize if you get the oil Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551071 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icehole Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 20 hours ago, Joey Mack said: its real oil, I just bought 2 cases, you can also use anti seize if you get the oil Sure, just an odd spec. Like it actually makes a difference that it's 20wt vs whatever oil the engine is using. 5w40, 15w40, etc. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted May 5 Share Posted May 5 i meant to say ''if you cant get the oil'' sorry. as far as oil grades, I was shocked when the MP came out and it uses 10W30, I think they use 5W30 now.. Too me, a heavy oil can handke more torque, of course bearing and bushing tolerences matter too. hows the suspension job going? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551122 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 On 5/4/2024 at 12:00 PM, Icehole said: That's an odd spec. It's Mack spec, straight out of the Mack instructional "service bulletin". Again, note that I said 20 weight and "non-detergent". 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icehole Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, kscarbel2 said: It's Mack spec, straight out of the Mack instructional "service bulletin". Again, note that I said 20 weight and "non-detergent". Sure, but there's no reason I can think of. I work in lubricants, so I review lube specs WAYYYY too often. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/73695-34k-camelback-suspension/#findComment-551216 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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