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  1. massimofinance

    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Had a question and hope it isn’t a crazy one. Just to get me to the off season- could I just remove the outer nut and put a large washer on to keep the rim on the existing axle for when the existing bearings blow out? Again I only driving the trailer around the boat yard- maybe a mile or two a...
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    I agree. Thank you. I did have one question. I went to etrailer.com to look for new axles. I found the right axles that match two out of three measurements that etrailer recommends taking. The outer length is 95 inches on my axle- good there. The bolt to bolt (wheel mounting bolts) distance is 2...
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Thanks guys. I’ll be buying new axles.
  4. massimofinance

    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Thank you. Here are some pictures of my axle (kind of pitted) and current speedy sleeve. I installed this sleeve in 2016. Note that it’s chewed up a bit and I placed it on the inner “thicker” part of the axle. Please note it slides on perfectly wellI; doesn’t need to be pushed on with any force...
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Thank you. I’ve used speedy sleeves before with good results. I’ll try those. My challenge with them in the past is getting them all the way towards the “back” of the axle; the ones I’ve used are about two inches long and the axle is closer to 6”, so the speedy sleeve is just for the inner seal...
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Very helpful. Thanks. I installed speedy sleeves about 6 years ago but I think I got ones that are too big in diameter. They likely let salt water in. I just replaced the leak springs two years ago so replacing the axles is not preferred. I’ll look into the speedy sleeves. Question on the...
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    It is tandem but they all go bad so quickly. What I meant is the outer seals are solid. But when they all fall apart, the inner and outer bearings are completely done. Gone. The outer seals are five though.
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    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    Thank you. The bearing buddies on the front seem fine; do you think that perhaps salt waters getting in from behind the seal? The seal seems pretty good m; I put in a brand-new one each time let me know thanks.
  9. massimofinance

    Trailer bearings wear out ultra quickly.

    My trailer bearings wear out very quickly. As in after driving a mile or so. I pack them and install them correctly, however in that Mile drive, the trailer has been dipped in salt water launching the boat at least 8 or so times. Is the grease getting washed out? Not sure what else to do. Thanks.
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    How to make a Light box for a poster

    Thanks for the post. I got caught up with other projects but still plan on doing this. I’ll report back; I’ve had issue finding someone able to print the image on plexi to allow the light to shine through Evenly.
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    Lower unit lifter. Solenoid?

    I have a 2001 Searay sundeck 2210 inboard outboard MerCruiser 4.3 engine; everything runs fine. On the aft deck there is a hidden switch (under the air intake area) to raise or lower the lower unit; likely a trailing switch. I also have a switch to raise or lower the lower unit on the throttle...
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    Small engine replacement. LoveJoy shaft connector. How does it remove?

    Thanks all. The set screw on the Lovejoy mounted to the engine will not come off at all I’ve twisted up two Allen wrench. Sprayed it with penetrating oil and used heat. Nothing. Any advice? Amazon sells them but I’m not sure what size I need. Thanks.
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    Small engine replacement. LoveJoy shaft connector. How does it remove?

    I need to measure it but think it’s 5/8”. I suppose I can still get the predator (the price is great) but get a new love joy? Any better way to match up the pump shaft and the crank shaft?
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    Small engine replacement. LoveJoy shaft connector. How does it remove?

    Thank you both. Do you know if the Briggs and Stratton 5hp has the same shaft diameter as the Harbor Freight 6.5hp Predator?
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    Small engine replacement. LoveJoy shaft connector. How does it remove?

    I am going to replace the engine on my wood splitter with a predator from HF. I found one video online on how to replace the love-joy but had two questions for this group. 1). When I unbolt the engine, will it just slide off the shaft that is connected to the pump? 2). It seems the love...
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    Log splitter. Bushings versus bearings

    Thanks for this.
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    Log splitter. Bushings versus bearings

    I’ll need to move it around the yard, hence I’d like wheels and tires. But good thought
  18. massimofinance

    Log splitter. Bushings versus bearings

    Happy new year fellow boaters. I was gifted an old log splitter from someone that lives 20 minutes away and the tires are completely shot. New tires with bearings are $150 delivered. Harbor freight has 10” tires with bushings for $60 delivered. The axle is 1” diameter. I won’t be towing this...
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    Can you search DMV records for a particular car

    I had a 1989 Honda Civic SI when I turned 16. Loved that car. Now that I’m over 50, I want to relive my childhood I guess lol. Trying to find one (or a CRX) and while they come up for sale on BaT from time to time, I want to search records for who still owns one and contact the owner. I see...
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    How to make a Light box for a poster

    I would like to make a light up sign for my garage of an old automobile manufacturer logo. See Below. To get an idea of how to do this, I got some thoughts from this video of this kid making a light box. The only thing I am struggling with is how to print the image. Similar signs have the...
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