3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

On trip to S'set, lost total of 3 BBs off one wheel :-/ ...I've concluded the opening the end of the hub has gotten "wallered-out" some how, although had to install them all w/ a hammer...guess I could drill/ tap a hole and keep it in w/ a set-screw...anybody run across this and found a better fix?... :P ...

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

On my last boat I had the same problem. I thought about drilling and tapping for a set screw, but I also needed a fender welded back on so I took it to a trailer builder had the fender fixed and two new hubs with bearings seals and all replaced. Bill Mc ;D

Set screw should work.

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

You might try cleaning the mating areas and carefully applying some lock-tite retaining solution.

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

sure i do buy a dozen bearing buddies and that should get you through the season
jus t kiddin
i put tape around my b,b, so it fit tight and it seemed to work O K pound it in with a hammer

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

Reelapeelin' had the same problem lost three in a row after I did some brake work about a 1 1/2yrs ago. Started a thread on www.iboats.com. do a search The thread ran a long time with many cures from screwing ,glueing, tapeing, welding peening, etc. none of this seemed to answer my question as to why some thing worked now was failing. Finally a gent sugested jacking up the wheel and spinning the wheel to make sure it was in even. It seems even seting it hard with a block of wood I was not getting it seated evenly even though it look perfect, problem solved. PS. use Fulton,s heavier, and cheaper. good luck Crusher

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

Lost 3 my last trip to Murrell's Inlet. *Grease went every freakin where!! *The new one's I bought felt a little tighter, but I've already lost one of the little rubber covers off of one *::) *Let me know when you come up with a good solution. Crusher, I'll check that out.

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

I's thinkin' about "shimmin" it w/ aluminum foil...won't take much...and BEAT the PEE outta it ;D ...

Crusher, had a pair of Fulton's ready to check out and realized they weren't SS...do yours rust up??

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

???Have not had any rusting problems,but I have a slip and only dunk 3 or 4 times a year. Crusher

Re: 3 Bearing Buddies GONE!!
 

Thanks, Crusher...good to know... ;)...