When packing boat trailer bearings do you use waterproof grease or just regular wheel bearing grease?
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When packing boat trailer bearings do you use waterproof grease or just regular wheel bearing grease?
Marine grease
Marine or water proof.
I use white lithium grease if I grease mine.
Minnerman
Crazyanglertackle.com
Slab Bandits Pro Staff
Send Torch a PM. He knows the best kind to use. I forgot what it's called but them boys down in the delta use it for their farm equipment.
Amsoil makes a good marine grease.
Minnerman
Crazyanglertackle.com
Slab Bandits Pro Staff
Isn't all grease waterproof?
no all grease is no waterproof. red hi-temp panther grease from panther industries. i used it in everything from cotton pickers to combines on the farm and my boat trailers for 30 to 40 years. i'll run 6 or more years without even checking my bearings. if you have a seal go out the water will not touch the grease or bearings. tractor supply sells a green water proof grease. i don't know if it's as good as the red panther. check with farmers if they got some they may sell you a tube. it comes in case lots and is very high.
I use a good grade of lithium based trailer grease that is rated for marine use. Its 9 bucks a tube at the boat dealer but you can get it with the same specs at WalMart for 3 bucks a tube. Been useing the WalMart product for years now with good results. I also use it on my tractor and my lawnmower.
Aqua lube marine it that blue stuff and last forever.WB uses relative bearing grease.
Panther is da best.
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You carry it??Quote:
Originally Posted by BigRiverMarine
Go see Bigger bet he can get you some.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rees Guide
Bet you are rite, will call him in the morning. Got to tear the bearings down on the trailer for the Astro and check everything out. May replace the springs while I am at it too, the extra weight of the batts and the Merc seems to have it whole thing bouncing a little bit more than I like, wish I could run across a good tandom axle trailer somewhere.
John, check Craigs list in N Ms and Memphis. Every once in a while you will find one set up for Bass boat.
napa's waterproof "green grease " about 8 dollars a tube , but worth it . has never failed me .
Will do, not crazy about this trailer, loads and unloads pretty good but doesnt pull or back as well as I am used to.Quote:
Originally Posted by cray
We did a study a few years ago on another fishing site. The owner of a seaside marina rented reels out, He had to replace gear parts because the grease was washing off the parts. Lithium grease is a by product of soap, vegatable and animal fat. So yes wash outs do happen. We found 2 brands of grease that were oil based. I haven't a clue where to look for that link.
green crease is good
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Originally Posted by canebreaker
Interesting....
Lithium greaseA grease (lubricant) is a mixture of oil and a soap. The soaps are dispersed into and viscosify oils to form stable gels. Lithium grease adheres well to metal, is non-corrosive, may be used under heavy loads, and exhibits good temperature tolerance. It has a drip temperature of 190° to 220°C (350° to 400°F) and it resists moisture, so it is commonly used as lubricant in household products, such as electric garage doors, as well as in automotive applications, such as CV joints. Some formulations also include PTFE and/or other substances, such as molybdenum disulfide.
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