Bearing Buddies / Bearings Redux

[Pat Anderson]

Sounds like using the 2# rubber mallet (Patty), worked better than the 10# sledge hammer (Pat) 8)

So true, Bob!

 

[Pat Anderson]

Hi Pat,


I just looked at pacific trailers site and it looks like they have the correct caps.
Here is the link for your size:

http://www.pacifictrailers.com/ez-lube- ... protector/

Steve

Yes, those Pacific Boat Trailer ones are the ones I bought, and I plan to buy a couple more! They seem to be a bit too big but Patty's finesse managed to seat them OK!

 

[localboy]

Don't be depressed, you're learning some valuable techniques and trailer maintenance lessons

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I agree with Patrick on this. Look at all you have learned. Mis-steps are just a part of it. Those caps are meant to go on tightly.

Looks like Patty got the technique down though. Sometimes finesse beats out brute force! :wink:

Another way to avoid this is either finding or making a "tool" that fits over the cap and sits on the lip. You hammer on that and not the cap itself. A large socket would work or a piece of pipe the proper diameter. But looks like you just have to let Patty do it.... :lol:

 

[journey on]

Pat, you're the only person in the world who can get 7 pages (and counting) of blogs about fixing trailer bearings and brakes. Way to go!!!!

Boris

 

[Salmon Fisher]

Pat,

I appreciate your persistence and being like "a dog with bone, who won't give it up." I have learned a lot from this thread through your experience and everyone else's expertise and suggestions.