The Silver Streak E-mail ListDigest Archive FilesSilver Streak Digest V1 #101
Silver Streak Digest Friday, August 13 2004 Volume 01 : Number 101 ----------------------------------------------------------------- When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html Topics in Today's Digest: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 05:16:01 -0700 From: Frank Rose <frose@xxxxxxxxxx.net> Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 I too would be very interested in receiving a newsletter. ...Frank Rose At 08:30 AM 8/11/04 -0700, you wrote: >Kruger, > >What an interesting thing to do, I'd love to be put on your distribution >list. Always interested in Silver Streak >history, fun, trials and tribulations, etc. > >marian So. Oregon > >On Aug 11, 2004, at 7:59 AM, kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net wrote: >>Also -- on another topic, my day job includes writing and desktop >>publishing. I've been thinking of putting together a Silver Streak >>newsletter in PDF format, basically, a way of documenting what I learn >>about these great trailers into an easy to read format. Be a good way to >>kill time on my 1.5 hour train commute. Would that be of interest to anyone? >> >>I'll probably produce it for myself, anyway, just for fun -- but I'd be >>happy to put folks on a distribution list if you're at all >>interested. Also, it would be great if folks would like to contribute >>articles and photos from your adventures! So far, my adventures consist >>of admiring my beautiful Sabre as it sits slightly off balance in my >>driveway and imagining the fun we'll have!!! > >------------------------------------------------------------------ >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > >--- >Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. >Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). >Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 7/29/04 - --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.732 / Virus Database: 486 - Release Date: 7/29/04 ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 17:57:42 -0500 From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 Ours has a picture in the manual of it jacked up to. I will gladly send it if needed. Have had house torn up remodeling and computer off. - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Harriet Kaufman-Collett" <dochk@xxxxxxxxxx.com> To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > what manual do you need? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > Cc: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:59 AM > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > > Thanks for the input. I don't suppose anybody lucky enough to have a > manual for a similar model might be willing to scan (even a digital picture > would probably do the trick) in the page on jacking and sending my way? I've > never jacked up anything that large -- so I'm not sure what similar to a > truck really means. > > > > Niave, I know. > > > > Also -- on another topic, my day job includes writing and desktop > publishing. I've been thinking of putting together a Silver Streak > newsletter in PDF format, basically, a way of documenting what I learn about > these great trailers into an easy to read format. Be a good way to kill > time on my 1.5 hour train commute. Would that be of interest to anyone? > > > > I'll probably produce it for myself, anyway, just for fun -- but I'd be > happy to put folks on a distribution list if you're at all interested. > Also, it would be great if folks would like to contribute articles and > photos from your adventures! So far, my adventures consist of admiring my > beautiful Sabre as it sits slightly off balance in my driveway and imagining > the fun we'll have!!! > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com (Silver Streak Digest) > > Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:30 am > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > Return-path: <domo@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Received: from mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net > > [167.206.5.185]) by mstr1.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (iPlanet Messaging Server > > 5.2 HotFix 1.25 (built Mar 3 2004)) with ESMTP id > > <0I29005LZOO477@mstr1.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> for kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net; > > Wed, 11 Aug 2004 01:31:16 -0400 (EDT) > > Received: from tompatterson.propagation.net > > (tompatterson.propagation.net [66.221.219.253]) by > > mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.25 > > (built Mar 3 2004)) with ESMTP id > > <0I2900DC9ONV1J@mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> for kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > (ORCPT kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net); Wed, 11 Aug 2004 01:31:08 -0400 (EDT) > > Received: (from majordomo@localhost) by tompatterson.propagation.net > > (8.11.6p2/8.11.6) id i7B5U1a10477 for sslist-digest-outgoing; Wed, 11 > > Aug 2004 00:30:01 -0500 > > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:30:01 -0500 > > From: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com (Silver Streak Digest) > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > Sender: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > To: sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > Errors-to: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > Reply-to: sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > Message-id: <200408110530.i7B5U1a10477@xxxxxxxxxx.propagation.net> > > MIME-version: 1.0 > > Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN > > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > > Precedence: bulk > > Original-recipient: rfc822;kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > Silver Streak Digest Wednesday, August 11 2004 Volume 01 : Number > 099 > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:48:17 -0400 > > From: "Karen Barrett" <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the axle > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his thinking... > > kb > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > Number > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it and > are > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very excited > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > trailer > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to use, > (and > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) so I'd > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? Thanks. > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:17:39 -0500 > > From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. Just but > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > Barbara > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the axle > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his thinking... > > > kb > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > Number > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > text > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it and > > are > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very excited > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > trailer > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to use, > > (and > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) so > I'd > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > Thanks. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > text > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:10:40 -0500 > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual axles. > > Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he needs 2 > > new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all kinds > > but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > can't > > find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or know a > > source for them?? > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. Just > but > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the > axle > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his thinking... > > > > kb > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > > Number > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > text > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it > and > > > are > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > excited > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > > trailer > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > use, > > > (and > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) so > > I'd > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > text > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:16:58 -0500 > > From: Ros <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them complete > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > apiece. > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of where > > to get them. > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates but > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > trailer... > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual axles. > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he needs > 2 > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > kinds > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > can't > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or know > a > > >source for them?? > > >----- Original Message ----- > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. Just > but > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the > axle > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > thinking... > > > > > kb > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > > > Number > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it > and > > > > are > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > excited > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > > > trailer > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > use, > > > > (and > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) > so > > >I'd > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:45:17 -0500 > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > No he did not use the leveling pads, agree with you it would cause damage. > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ros" <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:16 PM > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them > complete > > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > > apiece. > > > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of > where > > > to get them. > > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates > but > > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > > trailer... > > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > axles. > > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he > needs > > 2 > > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > > kinds > > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > can't > > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or > know > > a > > > >source for them?? > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. > Just > > but > > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on > the > > axle > > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > > thinking... > > > > > > kb > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 > : > > > > > Number > > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking > Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love > it > > and > > > > > are > > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > excited > > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up > the > > > > > trailer > > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > > use, > > > > > (and > > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) > > so > > > >I'd > > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:55:18 -0500 > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > This is what hubby told me, I don't understand any of this so hope I got > it > > right. > > > > He said the backing plate is offset on the old ones, it's not on the new > > ones. And without changing the flange the brake drum bottoms out before > > seating. Hope this makes sense. > > > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Ros" <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:16 PM > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them > complete > > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > > apiece. > > > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of > where > > > to get them. > > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates > but > > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > > trailer... > > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > axles. > > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he > needs > > 2 > > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > > kinds > > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > can't > > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or > know > > a > > > >source for them?? > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. > Just > > but > > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on > the > > axle > > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > > thinking... > > > > > > kb > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 > : > > > > > Number > > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking > Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love > it > > and > > > > > are > > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > excited > > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up > the > > > > > trailer > > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > > use, > > > > > (and > > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) > > so > > > >I'd > > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > ********************************** > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Aug 2004 19:29:12 -0500 From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 Ours is a 1983 tandem axle, 3411. Leaving in the morning for a trip, without trailer, sigh, not finished with it. Glad to see folks are sharing information. Here - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2004 5:57 PM Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > Ours has a picture in the manual of it jacked up to. I will gladly send it > if needed. Have had house torn up remodeling and computer off. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Harriet Kaufman-Collett" <dochk@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 10:12 AM > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > > what manual do you need? > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: <kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Cc: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 8:59 AM > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > > > > > Thanks for the input. I don't suppose anybody lucky enough to have a > > manual for a similar model might be willing to scan (even a digital > picture > > would probably do the trick) in the page on jacking and sending my way? > I've > > never jacked up anything that large -- so I'm not sure what similar to a > > truck really means. > > > > > > Niave, I know. > > > > > > Also -- on another topic, my day job includes writing and desktop > > publishing. I've been thinking of putting together a Silver Streak > > newsletter in PDF format, basically, a way of documenting what I learn > about > > these great trailers into an easy to read format. Be a good way to kill > > time on my 1.5 hour train commute. Would that be of interest to anyone? > > > > > > I'll probably produce it for myself, anyway, just for fun -- but I'd be > > happy to put folks on a distribution list if you're at all interested. > > Also, it would be great if folks would like to contribute articles and > > photos from your adventures! So far, my adventures consist of admiring my > > beautiful Sabre as it sits slightly off balance in my driveway and > imagining > > the fun we'll have!!! > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com (Silver Streak Digest) > > > Date: Wednesday, August 11, 2004 1:30 am > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > Return-path: <domo@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Received: from mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net > > > [167.206.5.185]) by mstr1.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (iPlanet Messaging Server > > > 5.2 HotFix 1.25 (built Mar 3 2004)) with ESMTP id > > > <0I29005LZOO477@mstr1.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> for kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net; > > > Wed, 11 Aug 2004 01:31:16 -0400 (EDT) > > > Received: from tompatterson.propagation.net > > > (tompatterson.propagation.net [66.221.219.253]) by > > > mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net (iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 HotFix 1.25 > > > (built Mar 3 2004)) with ESMTP id > > > <0I2900DC9ONV1J@mta24.srv.hcvlny.cv.net> for kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > (ORCPT kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net); Wed, 11 Aug 2004 01:31:08 -0400 (EDT) > > > Received: (from majordomo@localhost) by tompatterson.propagation.net > > > (8.11.6p2/8.11.6) id i7B5U1a10477 for sslist-digest-outgoing; Wed, 11 > > > Aug 2004 00:30:01 -0500 > > > Date: Wed, 11 Aug 2004 00:30:01 -0500 > > > From: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com (Silver Streak Digest) > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > Sender: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > > To: sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > > Errors-to: sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > > Reply-to: sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com > > > Message-id: <200408110530.i7B5U1a10477@xxxxxxxxxx.propagation.net> > > > MIME-version: 1.0 > > > Content-type: TEXT/PLAIN > > > Content-transfer-encoding: 7BIT > > > Precedence: bulk > > > Original-recipient: rfc822;kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Wednesday, August 11 2004 Volume 01 : Number > > 099 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 11:48:17 -0400 > > > From: "Karen Barrett" <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the axle > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his thinking... > > > kb > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > Number > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > text > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it and > > are > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very excited > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > trailer > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to use, > > (and > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) so > I'd > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > Thanks. > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > text > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 15:17:39 -0500 > > > From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. Just > but > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the > axle > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his thinking... > > > > kb > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > > Number > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > text > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it > and > > > are > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > excited > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > > trailer > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > use, > > > (and > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) so > > I'd > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > text > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:10:40 -0500 > > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > axles. > > > Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he needs > 2 > > > new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > kinds > > > but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > can't > > > find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or know > a > > > source for them?? > > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. Just > > but > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on the > > axle > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > thinking... > > > > > kb > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 : > > > > Number > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > > text > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love it > > and > > > > are > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > excited > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up the > > > > trailer > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > > use, > > > > (and > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) > so > > > I'd > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest > > > text > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:16:58 -0500 > > > From: Ros <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them > complete > > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > > apiece. > > > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of > where > > > to get them. > > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates > but > > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > > trailer... > > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > axles. > > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he > needs > > 2 > > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > > kinds > > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > can't > > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or > know > > a > > > >source for them?? > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. > Just > > but > > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on > the > > axle > > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > > thinking... > > > > > > kb > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume 01 > : > > > > > Number > > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking > Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We love > it > > and > > > > > are > > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > excited > > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up > the > > > > > trailer > > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult to > > use, > > > > > (and > > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, anyway) > > so > > > >I'd > > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > Digest > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:45:17 -0500 > > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > No he did not use the leveling pads, agree with you it would cause > damage. > > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Ros" <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:16 PM > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them > > complete > > > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > > > apiece. > > > > > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of > > where > > > > to get them. > > > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates > > but > > > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > > > trailer... > > > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > > axles. > > > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he > > needs > > > 2 > > > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > > > kinds > > > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > > can't > > > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or > > know > > > a > > > > >source for them?? > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. > > Just > > > but > > > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on > > the > > > axle > > > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > > > thinking... > > > > > > > kb > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume > 01 > > : > > > > > > Number > > > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > > Digest > > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking > > Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We > love > > it > > > and > > > > > > are > > > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > > excited > > > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up > > the > > > > > > trailer > > > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult > to > > > use, > > > > > > (and > > > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, > anyway) > > > so > > > > >I'd > > > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > > Digest > > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > original > > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > Date: Tue, 10 Aug 2004 21:55:18 -0500 > > > From: "Carolyn" <hown@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > This is what hubby told me, I don't understand any of this so hope I got > > it > > > right. > > > > > > He said the backing plate is offset on the old ones, it's not on the new > > > ones. And without changing the flange the brake drum bottoms out before > > > seating. Hope this makes sense. > > > > > > - ----- Original Message ----- > > > From: "Ros" <ros@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 9:16 PM > > > Subject: Re: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > You can just change out the brake backing plate and can get them > > complete > > > > with shoes, magnets, springs - the ENTIRE works for around 35 bucks > > > apiece. > > > > > > > > I don't have time right now but remind me to look for the address of > > where > > > > to get them. > > > > The only gotcha is that you have to drill new holes in the new plates > > but > > > > that is easy by using the old ones as templates. > > > > > > > > Also, one should NOT try to use the leveling pads to jack up the > > > trailer... > > > > that will cause damage. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > At 09:10 PM 8/10/04, you wrote: > > > > >In the manual it showed jacking up the trailer in between the dual > > axles. > > > > >Hubby did that and put in new wheel bearings. Now he is finding he > > needs > > > 2 > > > > >new magnets and can't find them. Anyone know a source. He found all > > > kinds > > > > >but these are the old round Kelsey Hayes ones with a red wire. If he > > > can't > > > > >find them he will have to change out the axles. Anyone have any or > > know > > > a > > > > >source for them?? > > > > >----- Original Message ----- > > > > >From: "Barbara Feagin" <barbara3657@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > >To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > >Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 3:17 PM > > > > >Subject: RE: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > When we greased the wheel bearings that is what my husband did. > > Just > > > but > > > > > > the jack on the frame. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Barbara > > > > > > May all of your days have a touch of sunshine! > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Original Message] > > > > > > > From: Karen Barrett <charli@xxxxxxxxxx.net> > > > > > > > To: <sslist@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > Date: 8/10/2004 10:39:10 AM > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Re: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Jim said he thinks if not mistaken, jack it up right there on > > the > > > axle > > > > > > > close to the wheel ... just like with a truck -- > > > > > > > you might want to wait for more answers, but that's his > > > thinking... > > > > > > > kb > > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > > > > > > From: "Silver Streak Digest" <sslist-admin@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > To: <sslist-digest@xxxxxxxxxx.com> > > > > > > > Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 1:30 AM > > > > > > > Subject: Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Silver Streak Digest Tuesday, August 10 2004 Volume > 01 > > : > > > > > > Number > > > > > > > 098 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > > Digest > > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Topics in Today's Digest: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Date: Mon, 09 Aug 2004 14:56:07 -0400 > > > > > > > > From: kugger@xxxxxxxxxx.net > > > > > > > > Subject: [SilverStreak] Greetings and a Question re: Jacking > > Up > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > My wife and I recently purchased a 1972 23' SS Sabre. We > love > > it > > > and > > > > > > are > > > > > > > eagerly diving in to cleaning and prepping it for the road. Very > > > excited > > > > > > > about this knowledgable and enthusiastic community. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > This may sound like a STUPID question, but how do I jack up > > the > > > > > > trailer > > > > > > > in order to change a tire. The leveling jacks are too difficult > to > > > use, > > > > > > (and > > > > > > > I don't think they'd allow the wheels to clear the ground, > anyway) > > > so > > > > >I'd > > > > > > > like to use a hydraulic jack to raise it up. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Where do I position the jack? Use the leveling jack surface? > > > > >Thanks. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #98 > > > > > > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > > Digest > > > > >text > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary > original > > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > > text. > > > > > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > >When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > > text. > > > > > > > > > >To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > >http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original > text. > > > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > > > > > End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #99 > > > ********************************** > > > > > > > > > ----------------------------------------------------------------- > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html > > ------------------------------------------------------------------ > When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary original text. > > To unsubscribe or change to a digest format, please go to > http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html ------------------------------ End of Silver Streak Digest V1 #101 *********************************** ----------------------------------------------------------------- When replying to a message, please delete all unnecessary Digest text To unsubscribe or change to an e-mail format, please go to http://www.tompatterson.com/Silverstreak/List/listoffice.html
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