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

http://tinyurl.com/5pebls
--
John *H*

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John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.

http://tinyurl.com/5pebls


Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Fulton bearing protectors
 

John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

Fulton bearing protectors
 

I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
...
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

Fulton bearing protectors
 

"Mike" wrote in message
...
I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
...
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick



They fall off on rough highways.

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On Fri, 16 May 2008 21:27:13 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:


"Mike" wrote in message
.. .
I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
...
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick



They fall off on rough highways.


I've never bought either the Fulton or the Bearing Buddy, but the damn
things are sized to the thousandth of an inch. You'd think they'd stay on!

It's sounding like no one's heard of the Fulton Bearing Protector, this
one: http://tinyurl.com/5pebls. Maybe I'd better stick to the tried and
true Bearing Buddy, and keep it maintained and tight!

Thanks for all the responses.
--
John *H*

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On Sat, 17 May 2008 06:40:44 -0400, John H.
wrote:

Maybe I'd better stick to the tried and
true Bearing Buddy, and keep it maintained and tight!

Should be OK if you do. My old trailer had them with no problems.

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On May 17, 6:40*am, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 16 May 2008 21:27:13 -0700, "Calif Bill"
wrote:







"Mike" wrote in message
.. .
I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK *wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.

I've never bought either the Fulton or the Bearing Buddy, but the damn
things are sized to the thousandth of an inch. You'd think they'd stay on!

It's sounding like no one's heard of the Fulton Bearing Protector, this
one:http://tinyurl.com/5pebls. Maybe I'd better stick to the tried and
true Bearing Buddy, and keep it maintained and tight!

Thanks for all the responses.
--
John *H*- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've been using BBs for 30 years or more. Never had a problem with
them. Never heard of problem with them. Over time the pressure on the
grease needs to be restored with a pump or two on the grease gun. The
need for frequent regreasing indicates a failure somewhere else
(spindle seal). Any possible failure of bearing buddies should be
detected in time to prevent bearing/spindle damage. That is, of
course, if your eyes send messages to your brain and your brain
processes that information correctly. :-)

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"Swabbie Jim" wrote in message
...
On May 17, 6:40 am, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 16 May 2008 21:27:13 -0700, "Calif Bill"

wrote:







"Mike" wrote in message
.. .
I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure
to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida
when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.

I've never bought either the Fulton or the Bearing Buddy, but the damn
things are sized to the thousandth of an inch. You'd think they'd stay on!

It's sounding like no one's heard of the Fulton Bearing Protector, this
one:http://tinyurl.com/5pebls. Maybe I'd better stick to the tried and
true Bearing Buddy, and keep it maintained and tight!

Thanks for all the responses.
--
John *H*- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've been using BBs for 30 years or more. Never had a problem with
them. Never heard of problem with them. Over time the pressure on the
grease needs to be restored with a pump or two on the grease gun. The
need for frequent regreasing indicates a failure somewhere else
(spindle seal). Any possible failure of bearing buddies should be
detected in time to prevent bearing/spindle damage. That is, of
course, if your eyes send messages to your brain and your brain
processes that information correctly. :-)

When doing a long tow, and the BB leaves the building, the axle is toast
most times before you stop for the next refuel. Since I tow anywhere from
15 miles to 1000 miles over non-maintained highways (California and
Washington) they get beat off the vehicle. Last axle replacement was with a
Dexter axle with a built in lube system. So one Dexter axle and one with
BB's. Looking to replace before the next trip to Tofino with oil bath hubs.

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"Calif Bill" wrote in message
...

"Swabbie Jim" wrote in message
...
On May 17, 6:40 am, John H. wrote:
On Fri, 16 May 2008 21:27:13 -0700, "Calif Bill"

wrote:







"Mike" wrote in message
.. .
I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure
to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
. ..
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida
when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.

I've never bought either the Fulton or the Bearing Buddy, but the damn
things are sized to the thousandth of an inch. You'd think they'd stay
on!

It's sounding like no one's heard of the Fulton Bearing Protector, this
one:http://tinyurl.com/5pebls. Maybe I'd better stick to the tried and
true Bearing Buddy, and keep it maintained and tight!

Thanks for all the responses.
--
John *H*- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I've been using BBs for 30 years or more. Never had a problem with
them. Never heard of problem with them. Over time the pressure on the
grease needs to be restored with a pump or two on the grease gun. The
need for frequent regreasing indicates a failure somewhere else
(spindle seal). Any possible failure of bearing buddies should be
detected in time to prevent bearing/spindle damage. That is, of
course, if your eyes send messages to your brain and your brain
processes that information correctly. :-)

When doing a long tow, and the BB leaves the building, the axle is toast
most times before you stop for the next refuel. Since I tow anywhere from
15 miles to 1000 miles over non-maintained highways (California and
Washington) they get beat off the vehicle. Last axle replacement was with
a Dexter axle with a built in lube system. So one Dexter axle and one
with BB's. Looking to replace before the next trip to Tofino with oil
bath hubs.

Good luck. Let us know how they work out.

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On May 17, 12:27*am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message

...





I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
.. .
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK *wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have used them for a long time. May I speculate that it might not
have been the highway, but the heat and pressure of having taken in
moisture? If they are not kept pumped up, they can still take in
moisture. I have had no problems with them, ever..

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On Sat, 17 May 2008 11:39:54 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

On May 17, 12:27*am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message

...





I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
.. .
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK *wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have used them for a long time. May I speculate that it might not
have been the highway, but the heat and pressure of having taken in
moisture? If they are not kept pumped up, they can still take in
moisture. I have had no problems with them, ever..

Again, thanks to all for your advice. I appreciate it.
--
John *H*

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wrote in message
...
On May 17, 12:27 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message

...





I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure
to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
.. .
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida
when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have used them for a long time. May I speculate that it might not
have been the highway, but the heat and pressure of having taken in
moisture? If they are not kept pumped up, they can still take in
moisture. I have had no problems with them, ever..

Nope, crappy roads. The seals will not hold enough pressure to blow out
the hubs with interference fit, I even added set screws, We are a bankruot
state that passed a law that highway funds had to be spent on highways, but
the Legislature and Govenator still insist on borrowing the money for the
general fundl. Interstates with potholes, and major cracks. Washington
state also has bad interstates, Oregon spends it's highway dollars on
roads. Last year, I lost a buddy and discovered the axle shot about 50
miles into Oregon. Replaced the axle and on the other axle lost a BB about
50 miles into Washington. Discovered that one shortly after it left.

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On Sun, 18 May 2008 00:14:42 -0700, "CalifBill"
wrote:


wrote in message
...
On May 17, 12:27 am, "Calif Bill" wrote:
"Mike" wrote in message

...





I've never had a bearing buddy fail either. You just have to make sure
to
check them, and grease them as necessary. Pretty simple stuff.

--Mike

wrote in message
.. .
John H. wrote:
Anyone ever used them? West Marine has them on sale this week.
http://tinyurl.com/5pebls

On Fri, 16 May 08, HK wrote:
Had them on a "loaner" trailer I borrowed from my dealer in Florida
when
the "bearing buddy" on the trailer he sold me failed.

Failed? What happened?
Just curious, I have Bearing Buddies on a couple of pretty old
trailers and, so far so good.

Rick

They fall off on rough highways.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

I have used them for a long time. May I speculate that it might not
have been the highway, but the heat and pressure of having taken in
moisture? If they are not kept pumped up, they can still take in
moisture. I have had no problems with them, ever..

Nope, crappy roads. The seals will not hold enough pressure to blow out
the hubs with interference fit, I even added set screws, We are a bankruot
state that passed a law that highway funds had to be spent on highways, but
the Legislature and Govenator still insist on borrowing the money for the
general fundl. Interstates with potholes, and major cracks. Washington
state also has bad interstates, Oregon spends it's highway dollars on
roads. Last year, I lost a buddy and discovered the axle shot about 50
miles into Oregon. Replaced the axle and on the other axle lost a BB about
50 miles into Washington. Discovered that one shortly after it left.


Today I buy and install Bearing Buddies. Amen.
--
John *H*

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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.

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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*

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"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
...
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.

BBs are SS. Fultons are plated pot metal. Price being equal, I'd go with BB.

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"John H." wrote in message
...
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.

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


"John H." wrote in message
.. .
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*

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On Sun, 18 May 08, John H wrote:
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.

..... or you can always replace the whole thing with the "oil bath"
type hubs. I bought a trailer with those recently but the jury will be
out for a few years while I decide whether or not I prefer them.

Rick