"Steve B" wrote in message
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doubt someone would give him $50 for this, more like $20 if all he is
doing is repacking the bearings. The money comes when you start
selling lights, bearings and seals but that requires inventory.
Personally I would leave the bearings alone and just do lights with a
good system that people would recognize and respect.

I have a 16' Lund on a light trailer. 13" wheels. Took the bearings
apart when I got it, and they had some wear. I live less than ten miles
from the lake I fish, and don't get over 55, and 75% is less than 35. I
took it to get a price on new bearings. $200. I just repacked them, and
keep an eye on the tightness. If I start ranging out to farther lakes,
I'll have it done, or meet someone in the meantime who has a press and can
do them for less.

Steve


Just take a flat punch from the opposite side and drive out the race. To
install the race, set the new one in place and lay the old race on top, with
the sides contacting of different sizes. Lay a flat plate on top and drive
in the bearing. If the old race gets stuck, just hit the lip sticking out
with the punch. After that it is the same as packing bearings. And new
bearings are maybe $20 an axle at the autoparts store. Take the old bearing
with you to get the correct size. I think there are only two different
spindle sizes on modern trailers.
http://www.championtrailers.com/techsup.html#packhubs
will show how to pack bearings.

"CalifBill" wrote

Just take a flat punch from the opposite side and drive out the race. To
install the race, set the new one in place and lay the old race on top,
with the sides contacting of different sizes. Lay a flat plate on top and
drive in the bearing. If the old race gets stuck, just hit the lip
sticking out with the punch. After that it is the same as packing
bearings. And new bearings are maybe $20 an axle at the autoparts store.
Take the old bearing with you to get the correct size. I think there are
only two different spindle sizes on modern trailers.
http://www.championtrailers.com/techsup.html#packhubs
will show how to pack bearings.

I have changed crankshafts in v-8's, and done valve jobs, and changed timing
chains and cams, and lots of stuff. I wasn't about to pay $200 when the
bearing package is about $50 for all the bearings. I figured I'd tackle it
when I got my shop together, which it gets electricity over Thanksgiving. A
friend gave me a hydraulic press. I'll probably do it soon when I do some
other repairs to the boat.

Steve