| Author | Message | ||
     Dtaylor |
Well, in a manner of speaking. I fitted new bearings and a fresh TKC80 onto my old 2-bearing wheel before exploring lots of awesome fire roads in West Virginia & Virginia early this summer. There were countless water crossings (some fairly deep). The 2010 wheel went back on when I returned, and the 2-bearing wheel was set aside with its worn out TKC. Two months later (today), I hauled out the old wheel to install a fresh knobby. The bearings felt a bit notchy, so out they came. Pulley side is on the right -- it was notchy one. It had blown some grease out of the inner seal. Rotor side was still smooth, but wouldn't be for long with that nice emulsion. Rotor Bearing Pulley Bearing  For future shenanigans of this nature, I'll likely keep running the old wheel, for the bearings are fairly easy to replace -- unless someone can confirm that the 2010 wheel bearing seals are watertight, even when submerged. (Message edited by dtaylor on September 17, 2013) | ||
| Natexlh1000 |
That looks like it would be delicious on a baked potato. Thank you for sharing your delightful gravy recipe with us. | ||
| Uly_man |
"unless someone can confirm that the 2010 wheel bearing seals are watertight, even when submerged". I do not think they would be 100% but they have the outer rubber seals. Put a smear of grease under the seals to help keep the water out. The bearings are a standard size and you can get many types even ceramic ball ones. It may be worth trying the heavy duty type with the metal seals. Water will emulsify the normal grease in the bearing, once it gets inside, so you could try repacking them with one that will not do this. A Marine shop will know the best type to use. (Message edited by uly_man on September 18, 2013) |
