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Cummins12V98
Mar 19, 2017Explorer III
deltabravo wrote:
It's a high likelihood that eventually the volume of grease pumped in to the zerk over several years will surpass the capacity of the bearing cavity, blowing out the rear seal.
Previous owner of my cargo trailer followed the "there's a grease fitting, so I will shoot grease in it every year" maintenance regime.
It blew out the rear seal:
Upgrades to my trailer - 8.5x20 Haulmark
Not sure you understand how the EZ lube works. The center cavity fills BEFORE the outer bearing does then it comes out the outer edge of the bearing.
Did you have eZ lube or Bearing buddies?
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