Changing Trailer Wheel Bearings
Channel: SailZing Online Sailing Education
Date: 2018-08-25

John Porter, a Lake Beulah Yacht Club member and A-Scow, E-Scow, C-Scow and MC-Scow sailor, took some time to walk us through how to change trailer wheel bearings. He shows how to detect failing bearings visually and through the movement of the trailer while towing. He lists the parts and required and demonstrates the process from start to finish in this SailZing Tips video tutorial.

NOTICE: The content in this article and associated video are opinion and not certified as fact by SailZing, LLC or John Porter. Use your own discretion.

John is demonstrating how to change trailer wheel bearings on a custom-built C-Scow trailer, but the process would apply to trailers by Melges Boat Works and similar trailer designs.

PARTS SHOWN:
Timken SET4 Bearing Set – Each     https://amzn.to/2MI59gH
CE Smith Bearing Kit    https://amzn.to/2OYtKve
Astro 7824 Bearing Race and Seal Driver Master Set     https://amzn.to/2wo03M6
Lisle 65250 Bearing Packer    https://amzn.to/2BG3iEL
Bearing Buddy 60005 1.98″ Diameter Spindle Seal Kit – Set of 2   https://amzn.to/2o5z70g
CE Smith Trailer Grease Seals Straight for 1″-1 1/16″ Spindle    https://amzn.to/2war5r6
CE Smith Trailer Nut 1″ Washers & Cotter Pins Spindle   https://amzn.to/2whLJ84
Redline Ez Lube Grease Cap, 1.986" OD    https://amzn.to/2MRoNXK
Dexter Ez Lube Axle Rubber Grease Plugs Hub Dust Cap - 5 Pack    https://amzn.to/2P1P6rr
Bearing Buddy Stainless Steel Bearing Protectors (1.980" Diameter)   https://amzn.to/2MwkoK4
C.E. SMITH Trailer Hub Kit Package 1-1/16"     https://amzn.to/2P8iRXR
Gojo 957 Natural Orange Pumice Hand Cleaner - 14 oz. - 2 Pack   https://amzn.to/2o6LMjo
AMSOIL Synthetic Water Resistant Grease   https://sailzing.me/amsoi9d0fd

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