Why does my bearing Buddy keep falling off?
Whats happening is that wheel is heating up some and the hub is heating up to a point where the metal is expanding. Therefore, that bearing buddy becomes loose and is slung off.
How do you know when a bearing Buddy is full?
The air pockets inside the hub cavity and Bearing Buddy® will work their way out past the piston (or blue ring) on the Bearing Buddy®. You should see the piston extend out or the blue ring past the front of the Bearing Buddy® when it’s properly filled.
How often should you grease buddy bearings?
So how often to grease boat trailer bearings? Every 3,000 to 3500 miles or annually, whichever comes first. Manufacturers recommend to remove old contaminated grease from the hub and repack with new grease instead of just adding more. Unlike regular trailers, boat trailers get submerged in water on regular bases.
What should I check before installing bearing Buddy?
Remove hubs and check the bearings before installing Bearing Buddy®. Replace bearings if they are damaged, rusted, or pitted. Clean old grease and contaminants out of the hubs. Check the condition of the inner seals. Be sure they are new, top quality, and running on a smooth spindle sealing surface.
How to remove bearing Buddy from model 1980t?
If you install Model 1980T (threaded), apply Permatex or some other grease proof gasket cement to the Bearing Buddy® threads, and then screw Bearing Buddy® into the hub, hand tight. Bearing Buddy® is held in the hub by an interference fit. To remove Bearing Buddy®, lay a block of wood against the side of it and strike the wood with a hammer.
When was the first genuine bearing Buddy made?
Genuine Bearing Buddy®, manufactured since 1963. Produced with the highest quality standards, to assure the durability that characterizes our product. With Genuine Bearing Buddy® your trailer, hubs and axles will always be protected.
Can a bearing Buddy be driven into a hub?
If Bearing Buddy® cannot be driven into the hub, or will not fit tightly into the hub, don’t force it. Your hubs may be slightly oversized or undersized.