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  1. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    yep...I can do that....should be fine..... but if it causes problems...Karavan said they'd make me a new one (called today) for $188 like they did two years ago ('cept it was $90 back then). They still have the specs and blueprints for my year trailer still.... ....good people....
  2. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    the loctite worked....
  3. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    It's a done deal. The sleeve did not fit as an interference fit as it should have but it also wasn't really loose..but it would spin. So I just finished with the green loctite. Will check it tomorrow. If it's tight, great. I'll check it at season end. Just have one big trailer trip, about 2.5...
  4. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    thanks..... I got this. If it can hold cylinder liners, It'll hold this repair sleeve...But Im sure all the ideas would work.
  5. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    I've thought about loctite also...better than jbweld for this purpose?
  6. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    ok...I've ordered a micrometer, I plan to measure it and see if I can get one. Didnt see anything about heating one up, they just use a press fit with an installation tool....
  7. J

    axle repair sleeve question

    I've got a trailer axle that has slight damage , mainly some grooves, on the grease seal face. 11/16 " axle. ordered a repair sleeve that fits perfectly and doesn't wiggle, but doesn't press fit on like it should... I thought maybe using jb weld as a glue to stick the sleeve on...
  8. J

    Easier time putting on the trailer

    I'd say your in too far with the trailer if you miss the winch post. yep, learn to power load.... I have a yellow stripe I painted on my trailer where the water touches it which I determined after loading a few times. Definitely helps . Most people have, and I plan to add, the round pvc pipes...
  9. J

    Marine hand held radio

    that unit does plug into a lighter...
  10. J

    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    This isn't a screw hole?
  11. J

    Trying to remove cabin light.....cant figure it out

    +1 looks like recessed screws (2) should be able to rotate/remove the light part to get to the screws. sometimes the housing can be snapped on over the mounting plate as the mounting plate is screwed on. Prying gently on the edge pops the housing off. doesn't appear to be the case here..
  12. J

    I need help older merc 60 6hp twin

    yes....replace the water pump impeller...
  13. J

    Marine hand held radio

    +1
  14. J

    Where to run anchor line?

    my anchor rides on the front, short deck section of my pontoon boat when underway, attached to a retractable cleat I just added. Previously attached to a built in "cleat" on the top of the pontoon nose. Chain then rope, as suggested above. When towing, the anchor rides just inside the fence...
  15. J

    Best boat lettering removal?

    heat gun/hair dryer...really nice if it has variable temp settings.....
  16. J

    Merc 40 Force - Takes forever to start

    Good...I'm unfamiliar with how the valve is supposed to work, or if passages could be blocked........I just know the solenoid has to click........
  17. J

    Outboard height

    from my limited experience plus what I've read on this site.....that looks perfect to me...vent plate is riding at top of water...
  18. J

    Fiberglass cracking - BRAND NEW R4 Surf 2023

    easier said than done, but I'd be demanding a new boat.
  19. J

    87 Mercury 70 HP beeps

    here...maybe this..
  20. J

    Ski bar recommendations

    like I said...
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