Check yer bearings

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I was a diesel mechanic for 30 years. In that time I worked on a lot of bearings. Using the knowledge I gained is how I approach my bearing maintenance. One I always repack my bearings every fall when winterizing the boat. That way if there is any water in the hub it is removed and doesn't rust over the winter. Next I carry a infrared laser thermometer with me and check both tires and hubs at least every 100 mike of continuous travel. This thermometer can be purchased at Harbor Freight for $20.00. If temp goes up on either tires or hub it says trouble is coming. It take 1 minute to walk around point and shoot temps on it could save a lot of money. Safe travels and good fishing.

Welcome to the site, great idea, with the laser thermometer. Are these the same ones that are used to check to see if you have a fever? I recently took a trailer up to Idaho and I stopped every 75 miles or so and checked the tires and hub by touching them but the laser thermometer would have been cleaner.

They are not as precise but are a lot cheaper and in the mechanic business we used them for checking temps on wheels, transmissions, engines etc. when diagnosing problems.