Guest MarkD Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Howya Fella, I was considering fishing the Rack Day on the Hawkesbury but the journey up the coast got me thinking...I havent checked the bearings on my tralier since buying the boat. Until recently it wasnt a real concern as the trip to the ramp out the back was only a 100 Metres! Can anyone advise on the practicalities and methods of checking bearings and what I should be looking for? I am inclined to just aget a mechanic on the job so a recommendation for someone who'll do it at a good price would also be a help. As always Thanks in advance Cheers Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boppa Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 G'day Mark All you need to do is grab the top of the tyre and pull it forwards and backwards away from you and you will feel movement if they are loose or need replacement If they need replacing its not that hard, I normally just pull one apart and take the bearing complete to an auto shop and buy two new ones You have to make sure you load the bearings with grease before putting them in ( a good mechanic will describe this for you) then put them in and load the area with grease and tighten up the nut, go to a good tightness then back off a friction, spin the wheel (you'll see what I mean) and jobs done Your bearings might not need replacing just a repack with grease and a tighten Hope this helps Give me a PM if you need more help What suburb you in mate Boppa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkD Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Cheers Boppa, In Blamain...will be heading out this Saturday so might do the test you described then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boppa Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Their probably ok mate or just need a tighten and repack if you only ever travel that far with it if anything If you need a hand I'm available most mornings at moment (still on hols) and afternoon is for :beer: :beer: Boppa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basic_fisho Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 (edited) HI Markd. I always Drill 2 holes, to take 2 grease nipples, in the grease cap on the end of the axel. Every 3 time i have it in salt water i give it about 6 pumps with the grease gun, I have never had a bearing let me down,touch wood.Once a year i will take the boat off to do abit of maintenance on the rollers etc. And that is the only time i touch the bearings,by the way i have never had to replace wheel bearings on a boat trailer. Ben. Edited September 15, 2004 by basic_fisho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkD Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thanks Iain, Boppa & Ben Ben, will have to have a look when I get home to see what you mean...I'm pretty sure there is no exposed nipple to get a grease gun at so a drill job might be the go. Either way for peace of mind I reckon I'll get a mechanic to take a look and drill the holes as my tool collection consists of a can of WD40 and a couple of screwdrivers! Thanks again Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeb00 Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 as iain said bearing buddies are the go if you do get the bearings replaced get youeself a grease gun a set of bearing buddies and you will probibly never have to replace them again. especialy living 100m from the boat ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozy Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Hi Mark, Have a look on this webpage http://www.championtrailers.com/techsup.html There is an article on hubs and bearings, it's a webpage I found years ago when I was in the same boat as you and kept in my favourites, I bet there are heaps more webpages as well . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Boppa Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Thats a ripper Ozy It's now in my favourites as well Good onya :beer: Boppa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MarkD Posted September 15, 2004 Share Posted September 15, 2004 Great url Ozy Zeb I used to live 100M from a ramp not anyomore :crybaby: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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