As a new owner of a max 4 I took my used max in the water and once the wheels got submerged , water started to seep in through the bearings. I would l Iike to find a source for some new bearings for my max , maybe even new bearing holders and also the 3 m tape. I wanna get this max sealed up and stop the leaks.
I went through Buffalo Bearings 1-800-669-8019 last time I called them.
Reviewing mikes video I could either be leaking through the bearing flanges and or the bearings themselves.Just best to replace the flanges and outside bearings to make sure . However I did find bearings on ebay that most likely work . But need to order the bearing flanges . Thanks guys.cled
Cled, make sure you get the triple sealed bearings. They are typically designated "R3" at the end of the part number.
Thanks Mike , thats good to know, I thanks for producing the wheel bearings disassembly video and how to dismantle the t20 transmission, Those are invaluable . cled
Well i have removed my rear right axle to replace a the inner axle drive bearing on the passenger side , My 97 max 4 has solid non- splined axles and the bearing on the inside axel has the clam shell bearing holder and the inside bearing OD has a smaller OD than the outside axle bearing . The inside axle bearing race number is HC 206-20 I think its equally important that this one also be tripled sealed since water does enter the tub . Also there are no zerks, grease fittings where by to add grease to it on my inside drive bearing . This also is a clam shell holder design . So if any one has a part number for this bearing , please share . As for my outer bearing i have believed to find the correct part number for replacement and that that is HC207-20R3 New WJB INSERT. The outside bearing that i removed says HC-207-20 china SST. , thanks cled
Last edited by cled; 07-26-2015 at 01:32 PM.
Sound as if you've answered your own question, as far as the flangette ask for the 62 mm with grease fitting and the amount of bolt holes on the flange, 3 or 4.
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Does that mean the replacement bearings I got at 6x6parts.com are not the preferred triple sealed? They say HC207-20 with no R3. Bummer.Originally Posted by Mike
I dont always run the triple sealed. I've never had an issue as long as they are kept greased. I grease each machine after every big ride.
They don't always have that ending designation on them depending on the brand.
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