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Nov-12-2019 04:36 PM
bpounds wrote:
I think 2 motors is a fine idea. But whether you do that or not, you need to get some grease on the leadscrews, or it is just a matter of time before a leg seizes up on you.
Most trailers don't have zerks, and if they do it will only be for the bevel gears at the top. The leadscrews cannot be lubed through a zerk, unless you just willy nilly fill the leg with grease. You need to get the grease into the follower nut and along the threads of the screw.
I drilled access holes in each leg, and I use spray grease with a straw nozzle to direct the lube on the screw. I use motorcycle chain and cable spray, because it is very clingy, but regular old grease will work too. Heavy stuff preferably. You can see where I drilled the holes in the photos below. They are only about 3/8" diameter.
Once you lube the leadscrews (they are NOT worm gears BTW), I think you will be pleasantly surprised at how much easier your motor handles the load.
Nov-12-2019 12:36 PM
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Nov-12-2019 11:26 AM
fj12ryder wrote:
Small hole in the outer leg, run the leg all the way up, lower the inner leg, and spray some lithium grease liberally through the hole. Easier than a grease gun, and insures that the grease ends up on the screw and not down the side of the leg.
Nov-12-2019 11:03 AM
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Nov-12-2019 10:29 AM
ivbinconned wrote:
I can see no zirk or feel one where I can not see. Is pouring oil in from the top going to lube the entire shaft?
Another desire I mentioned was to get rid of the cross (head banger) member. Two motors would do this. This would make building a shelving system and access to-it very nice.
Nov-12-2019 10:16 AM
Super_Dave wrote:
On my Big Country with the 6 point leveling system, only one leg deploys and stows at a time. If the 2 front jacks were independent with 2 motors, it would be a heck of a lot faster. Does the system in question deploy/stow both at the same time?
Nov-12-2019 10:07 AM
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Nov-12-2019 09:31 AM
cummins2014 wrote:Actually the OP didn't say anything about his motor binding up, he just commented that it runs really slow and labors. And they do run very slow even when new. My Fuzion ran so slow that you basically had to chalk the legs to see if they were moving. But I do agree that keeping them lubed is a very good idea.fj12ryder wrote:
One of the main advantages of two separate motors is two separate controls so you can control the motors independently. They will run at the same speed so that part doesn't matter.
Yes ,but we are missing the point here or are we :), if one is binding a bit ,then no they won't run the same speed, and will have to be adjusted independently , thats the nice thing, but then again you still have to watch ,and make sure you are not coming up crooked ,and putting more bind on the legs.
Keeping them lubed up, and not over extending them to the end, and messing up the worm gear, then regardless one or two motors, they will run okay.
Mine with one motor runs fine after messing up some gears, and having to replace one, then knowing what to do.