Polar_Kiwis wrote: How does rust on axles etc go? Maybe I should POR 15 them. |
Steps wrote: Suggest do a basic pre inspection. 1 jack each wheel up...try to wobble top to bottom. Any play a fail. Spin the wheel.. should spin freely and no background rumble. If rumble , replace bearings... and use a good brand marine bearing grease.. like evinrude triple guard red (not the blue) Make sure you get marine seals with the bearings , not std seals.. avoid cheaper chinese bearings...another $10 each is well worth the cost. Very important read the instructions, no play and DO NOT over tighten. bearing buddies are worth it.. just rem to check they are pumped up a little before leaving home.. they st5ay pumped up for long periods.. DO NOT over pump. If only play Remove center hub covers, split pin back the nut off 1/2 turn then do up quitre firm.. not tight.. back off again, retighten finger , or not much more till no play . Reassemble check for play and rumble. Check spring mounting bolts, U bolts, nuts for excess corrosion and excess play.. same with hitch bolts etc Check chain attachment and U bolt all looks secure Should not have a stainless U bolt unless it is certified and stamped. |
clank wrote:
Or if it failed an inspection you could take it to a trailer shop and get someone else to sort it while you spend that time in a tackle shop, Really Steps? Monker the original poster just asked about leaving the boat on the trailer for a warrant. Yes. Leave trailer on boat, no problem,. |
Steps wrote: So how tight is not over-tightened (but not too loose either). The correct torque is , as I described, in the instruction pamphlet that come with the bearings. |
pjc wrote: Nahyou fellah have it all wrong.Take boat to nearest ramp and go fishing.Let wife girlfriend take for wof. She can batter her eye lids show some leg and get wof. If failed at least you got a days fishing in. |
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