Michael,
Check the tires carefully for dry rot and (especially!) proper
inflation. They should be about 50 PSI. If there's no serious cracks,
I'd probably tow it, IF I was on back roads, not the freeways.
You really should pull the wheels and check the bearings, but you could
just jack up the wheels and spin 'em. Listen that they sound smooth, no
rumbles or clunking. While you're at it, pull the little bearing dust
caps and cotter pins so you can check bearing preload. Using your
fingers or a small channel-locks, you should not be able to tighten the
nuts to the next slot in the castle slots. If there's enough slop that
you can easily get more than one slot, I'd definitely pull the wheels
and clean & repack wheel bearings. You could check and repair/rebuild
the brakes while you're in there, it won't add much time.
You're going to have to go to the store for new inner bearing seals, so
you can get brake parts while you're there.
<<Jim>>
michael brown wrote:
>
> I'm looking to purchase a 1968 28' ambassador. It's in
> pretty bad shape, but my goal is an internal strip and
> re-do. My primary question (more for safety, than
> anything else) has to do with my inital tow home -
> It's about 60 miles from my home.
>
> The trailer has been sitting for a long time. My
> concerns are-
> The tires - should they be replaced and what should I
> look for when deciding on this?
> Checking that the wheels move - should I check out the
> bearings as not to damage them? If they need grease is
> there a simple way to grease these besides taking them
> apart ie:standard grease gun fittings?
> Should I check the brakes? what's the easiest way to
> do this)?
> I really want to get it home to do the major work so
> my goal is a safe 60 mile ride. Please send me
> suggestions, as I'm looking forward to this new
> adventure!
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Michael
>
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