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problem with buddy bearings #8837567 04/17/13 08:47 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,137 Austin fivebites OP TFF Team Angler
OP fivebites TFF Team Angler Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,137 Austin	Hi guys. walked out of my garage this morning and saw my buddy bearing black rubber cap kind of "blown off" my buddy bearing with some grease spilled onto the bottom of my wheel. Blue inner ring in the buddy bearing looks "pushed out" a little. Got a pic of it, but am the anti-savant when it comes to computers, so don't know how to post. Is this thing blown out or just needs repacking? 2019 Chevy Tahoe 2018 Basscat Eyra 250 Proxs PB Wife of 32 years! PB Largemouth 9.56 Ray Roberts

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Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8837665 04/17/13 09:11 PM
Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 70 Oak Leaf,Tx R rejcek Outdoorsman
rejcek Outdoorsman R Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 70 Oak Leaf,Tx	I have lost two of my Bearing Buddies because the wheel bearings were not tight enough,tightned them and all ok now

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8838347 04/18/13 12:16 AM
Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,202 odessa tx S STEVE B Extreme Angler
STEVE B Extreme Angler S Joined: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,202 odessa tx	Did you use the trailer? Did you pump.grease in it? The ring should push out when its pumped with grease. I think it should have a hole in the side that will let grease excape if too much is pumped in. The rubber dust cover doesn't do anything except keep it clean... If you want to post a pic of jt let me know and I can put it on for ya. team BY -GOD.

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8838450 04/18/13 12:38 AM
Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 20,160 Justin, TX. Donald Harper TFF Guru
Donald Harper TFF Guru Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 20,160 Justin, TX.	I have some new rubber caps left over from the good old days of running them. I will be over on Hebran Parkway next Wed. at 12;45. They are FREE. Each person you work with holds some promise to your future success. Websiite Sponsors: www.eletewater.com - Staying Hydrated www.lakeoviachic.com - Booking Mexico Trips 20 Hot Spot Mapping - GPS Contour Chips - Custom Spinner Baits - Jigs -Spooks Pure Extracts - Minnow-Night Crawler-Crayfish-Craylic

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8838530 04/18/13 12:59 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 105 Quinlan, tx T T brown Outdoorsman
T brown Outdoorsman T Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 105 Quinlan, tx	Put silicone around it when u put it on the hub.

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8838963 04/18/13 02:14 AM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,906 J JPost TFF Team Angler
JPost TFF Team Angler J Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,906	Consider loosing the Bearing Buddys and just pack them well and cap it.

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8845744 04/19/13 05:15 PM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 524 Orange, TX P PhishWhisperer Pro Angler
PhishWhisperer Pro Angler P Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 524 Orange, TX	I don't think you have a problem. Your bearing buddy "bra" probably just sealed really well as you pushed it on and the trapped air pressure pushed it back off after a while. The air pressure inside could have been higher if you put the cap on when the temperature was cold and then the hub heated up. I always try to push the center of the cap in a bit when I put them back on to cause some of the air to escape. Advice: Don't overfill Bearing Buddy's with grease!

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8846761 04/19/13 10:14 PM
Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,137 Austin fivebites OP TFF Team Angler
OP fivebites TFF Team Angler Joined: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,137 Austin	Thanks everyone. Phish, I filled it up a lot yesterday. What kind of problems will it cause! 2019 Chevy Tahoe 2018 Basscat Eyra 250 Proxs PB Wife of 32 years! PB Largemouth 9.56 Ray Roberts

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: PhishWhisperer] #8847608 04/20/13 03:06 AM
Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,085 Lake Fork Texas T TopGunPilot Extreme Angler
TopGunPilot Extreme Angler T Joined: Mar 2012 Posts: 1,085 Lake Fork Texas	Originally Posted By: PhishWhisperer I always try to push the center of the cap in a bit when I put them back on to cause some of the air to escape. Advice: Don't overfill Bearing Buddy's with grease! Amen to that TopGunPilot says "Catch a BIG ONE" TPWD A/E Instructor (1994-2010) Former Police Officer/EMT (1993 - 2010) Former Lake Fork Guide (1995-2008) Mesquite PD CPA Plano PD CPA #49/CAPPS 2012-Present

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8847774 04/20/13 04:00 AM
Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,906 J JPost TFF Team Angler
JPost TFF Team Angler J Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,906	Originally Posted By: twobites Thanks everyone. Phish, I filled it up a lot yesterday. What kind of problems will it cause! It can bust the seal and you can burn-up your bearings/hub -- not good. I've seen it happen more than once (it ruined a trip for me once too).

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8847777 04/20/13 04:02 AM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,464 F fishmagnet TFF Guru
fishmagnet TFF Guru F Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,464	Less is more! DJT

Re: problem with buddy bearings [Re: fivebites] #8847915 04/20/13 05:56 AM
Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 524 Orange, TX P PhishWhisperer Pro Angler
PhishWhisperer Pro Angler P Joined: Jul 2012 Posts: 524 Orange, TX	Theoretically, Bearing Buddy's have a relief mechanism to leak out excess grease. Problem is if you fill it fast this mechanism can't relieve the grease fast enough and you can either push out the entire seal or blow out the rubber part of it. As others have stated, this will ruin your day!

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