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    Bearing buddy issues

    The instructions on my BB state that the wheel should be jacked up so free to spin. Hubs should be spun in both directions while pumping in grease. Whenever I add grease, I always spin the wheels both ways.
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    1987 Crest III

    You might also replace the gasket under that black valve unit where the hose plugs in. Those often dry and can leak fuel there as well. Our local Marine parts store usually carry the gaskets and O rings for tank repairs.
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    Bearing buddy issues

    There is no seal on the outside, and I don't know when the BB popped off. It was dark at night, we went out for fireworks, so not sure when I lost it. About a 40 mile roundtrip to and from the ramp, at 65 mph, there was no way the grease was going to stay in there. The axle got hot enough the...
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    Random

    Had a similar thing happen around her some years back. Drunk driver running at high speed at night into a no wake zone and crashed into multiple docks and other boats. Unfortunately two were killed and numerous injuries.
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    Random

    His motor always seem to run ok, but I would never but one from him ! He claimed it was quicker than getting out a hose and would help lube the impellor.....
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    1987 Crest III

    Sometimes the mfgr info is in small print molded into the plastic tank, that can be hard to see. If your tanks are metal, that info us usually painted on it or on a decal...yes, pics may help....
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    Trailer Set Up

    Then the bunks should be adjusted to share that load, not lots if weight on that front roller. Usually each end of the bunk board can be adjusted up and down to spread the load over the whole bunk board.
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    Bearing buddy issues

    When the bearing buddy falls off the hub, it is open, nothing to hold the grease inside. What was left of the hub had no sign of grease as it all came out at 65 mph. My hubs are and always have been inspected regularly. There was a small crack on the lip of the hub, whether it caused the...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    Only one issue with bearing buddies, that was about 12-14 years back. Lost the whole Bearing Buddy, t came out on the way home from July 4 fireworks. Threw all the grease out going down the E way at 65 mph. Hub overheated and disinigrated. Noticed the wheel wobble as I backed into my barn...
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    Random

    Some folks just refuse to read instructions or think it will never happen to them. Years back a guy I knew, wanted to test run a small outboard, so he squirted some dish detergent into the water pickup as soon as the motor started....he stated that would lube the pump so it did not get harmed...
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    1987 Crest III

    So you have portable fuel tanks...? Often there are replacement gaskets available that fit under that part of the tank as long as it is a oem or other popular brand tank. Often the quick connects from overseas companies do not seal well, use oem when you can
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Most of the high gas prices is just greed. Oil is priced based on the global market. Oil is much cheaper in the US than globaly, but the processers want the big bucks everyone else is getting. While I hate these current prices, compare that to the fancy coffees people buy each morning on...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    There was a company that made a plastic cap with a zerk fitting some years back. Was not impressed with them nor was others that tried them. Not sure if they are still out there. However, for fresh water use, I highly recommend the Bearing Buddies, but do follow the instructions to get the...
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    Bearing buddy issues

    Many don't follow the instructions for using them, thus they have issues and give them a bad name. BB's should extend the time between hand packing and inspection not eliminate it. Been using these for decades, following the instructions, and have had only one issue with a bearing buddy. I...
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    Rant: Can't catch a break with weekend weather...

    Especially when fuel is over 5 bucks a gallon !!
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