How can you tell if a swing shaft is leaking?
How can you tell if a swing shaft is leaking?
When the swing machinery is low on oil and you see oil coming out of the slewing or Rotec bearing that the house rides on, that is a big indication the swing pinion shaft seal is worn out and leaking.
What happens when you put grease on a bearing?
The heat—along with the internal churning of the bearing—will force the grease to the outside of the bearing. The grease will then break down and harden, blocking any future grease from getting to the contact surfaces, working against the main function of minimizing friction between contact surfaces.
What causes oil to come out of a swing?
The oil in the swing machinery is held in by a seal around that big shaft. When the swing machinery is low on oil and you see oil coming out of the slewing or Rotec bearing that the house rides on, that is a big indication the swing pinion shaft seal is worn out and leaking.
Why does my Volvo 160 have grease on it?
2005 Volvo 160 is seeping grease around the turntable joint. I wipsd at least 1 tube of Grease off the machine. It has a milky Brown color to it. The oil in the turntable gearcase is the same color. At 1 time the dipstick cover was off of the swing gearbox and probably got rain in it.
Why is oil leaking from the swing motor?
The swing motor has the correct amount of oil in it. Or could it be leaking below that or is it the travel motor swivel? Thanks for any help. Usually the swivel joint as long as the swing motor seals are good. Is the swing motor gear oil between the add and full mark on the stick?
When the swing machinery is low on oil and you see oil coming out of the slewing or Rotec bearing that the house rides on, that is a big indication the swing pinion shaft seal is worn out and leaking.
2005 Volvo 160 is seeping grease around the turntable joint. I wipsd at least 1 tube of Grease off the machine. It has a milky Brown color to it. The oil in the turntable gearcase is the same color. At 1 time the dipstick cover was off of the swing gearbox and probably got rain in it.
What’s the best way to grease ring bearing?
Apply a liberal shot of extreme-pressure grease to the fittings around the bearing’s circumference at intervals recommended in the operator’s manual. Purge with grease. Pump grease into the bearing until you see old grease squeeze past the seal.
