Troubleshooting Grease Seal Failure when Using Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors
Updated 10/30/2018 | Published 10/29/2018
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I installed new inner bearings and seals, and new bearing buddies. After some use, my boat trailer has grease around the inner wheels, but when I add grease, none comes out of the seal. Why did my seals allow grease out on the wheels. I used the boat trailer at 7000’ altitude. Did this do it?
asked by: Roger
Helpful Expert Reply:
Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors like # BB1781 have a spring loaded pressure in their design. There are times that this pressure will cause a failing seal to leak and high altitudes would be another aspect that could cause leaking to happen. When using Bearing Buddy Protectors, I recommend at minimum using a double lipped seal but the manufacturer also has a special seal for some spindle measurements like the Spindle Grease Seal Set for LM67048 Inner Bearing and 1.781 Bearing Buddy # BB60007.
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Bearing Buddy Bearing Protectors - Model 1781 - Chrome Plated (Pair)
- Trailer Bearings Races Seals Caps
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- 1.78 Inch
- 3000 lbs Axle
- Bearing Buddy
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