On Sun, 18 May 2008 09:25:56 -0400, "Jim" wrote:


"John H." wrote in message
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On Sun, 18 May 2008 12:46:36 GMT, Short Wave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Fri, 16 May 2008 16:20:06 -0400, John H.
wrote:

Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.

http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

Six of one, half dozen of the other.

I've had both of them, Fulton and Bearing Buddies. I can't tell the
difference except for the packaging. I've never had a problem with
either.

I suspect they are made by the same company and marketed seperate.
I've gone over them, compared side-by-each, measured and even took
both apart - there is no difference.

Just don't overfill them.

OK, another question:P

If I buy and install them, I'll have to grease them using a marine grease.
Now, I've read that different greases should not be mixed. Does this mean
that I need to track down the specific grease currently in the new trailer
hubs and match it, or will the addition of *any* marine grease work?
--
John *H*

You won't really know what's in the hubs unless you take them apart wash the
old grease out and repack with your preferred grease.
The trailer Mfr. might have used 1 product and the dealer might have used
something else to top off. Compatibility issues?
I bought an axle once that came packed with the thick stringy stuff. I had
to do the afore mentioned process to use my preferred grease. If your
trailer has brakes, you might need a special hi-temp grease.

No brakes, but this is starting to sound like a huge PITA. I may just wait
until the end of the season and install and repack at the same time.
--
John *H*