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Mike Maroni
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Username: Micmac
Post Number: 39
Registered: 07-2005
Posted From: 71.240.229.37
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 08:16 pm: | 
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I'm replacing my bearings again and I would like some advice on sealing the flanges to the tub. My rubber flange gaskets were shot so on the advice of RI I used 3m strip caulk. I was thinking of using a boat rtv material instead. What has worked for people in the past. I was also going to put a small amount between the flanges to seal them. Also a couple of the axles slide into the bearings a little too easy. I was thinking of putting a VERY small amount on the last part of the axle as it goes into the outer bearing. If anyone is using something other than the factory gaskets let me know
Mike |
Larry Wright
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Username: Xljimmy
Post Number: 75
Registered: 03-2005
Posted From: 69.221.235.172
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 30, 2006 - 08:59 pm: |
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My brother made me some with a laser at his work in fab. shop. I think he used rubber from a mudflap. With out a laser you could use something like a soup can or something sharp and round to cut the rubber(assuming your bearing are round). Place rubber on hard surface and then put the can on it and hit the can with a hammer to punch out the rubber. Then use something else for bolt holes and axle hole. Maybe steel tubing or something ground some for a sharp edge. This is only a suggestion and havent tried it yet. Another suggestion might be to clamp the piece of rubber between two boards and then drill through boards. Id like to here other ideas too. My brothers shop sold that laser and I need some for my attex soon. It seems like the rtv would work. |
John Schwab
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Username: Johnschwab
Post Number: 53
Registered: 01-2005
Posted From: 168.169.29.162
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 07:20 am: |
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Mike- I have been using RTV between the flanges and tub with excellent results. Also a very small amount between the flange halves. I have no problem with leaks at my Max II flanges. I tried a few types of gaskets and they all seemed to try to squeeze out eventually, the RTV stays put and is easy to clean up next bearing change.I also add an extra washer so the nut does not bottom on the carraige bolt, and double nut to keep the threads clean and added security against loosening. |
Mike Maroni
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Username: Micmac
Post Number: 40
Registered: 07-2005
Posted From: 71.240.229.37
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 31, 2006 - 09:20 am: |
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Larry
Did your brother's shop sell their "LASER" to Dr Evil? 
I think I'll try Johns RTV method. I've used this stuff for other things. It's not cheap but I think its a little more heavy duty than normal RTV
http://boatlife.com/productsdetail.cfm?recordID=6&cat=CS
John how much torque did you use tightening up the flange bolts?
Mike |
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