Bearing Packers

[Recoil Rob]

Most of my bearing work is on my boat trailers and small utility trailers. The boats trailers get dipped in salt water several times a year but my spindles are the kind with the Zerk on the end that channels new grease to the back and pushes old grease out the front so they get flushed when needed without removing the bearings.

Nevertheless every so often I have to disassemble or replace bearings and have always done the packing by hand. I see that Adv. Auto has Lisle and KD bearing packer tubs,

Lisle,

KD

The KD looks more substantial, any real difference between the two?

Also, the grease I use for boat trailer bearings is Schaeffer 274 Moly EP. This stuff stays put, doesn't washout, really the best for bearings that get dipped. It's pump-able but it's the consistency of cold peanut butter, will a bearing packer function with such a thick grease?




thanks,

Rob

 

[spacedoutbob]

I had the KD bearing packer. I have never used the Lisle version. The KD works best when you step on it instead of using your hands to push down. It forces the grease through the bearing much easier.

Bob

 

[shockwave]

I have both I do like the kd version better than the lisle but the lisle will hold a lot more grease than the kd

 

[Dale1962]

im thinking of this one http://www.ruralking.com/bearing-packer-85020.html

 

[lugnut71]

Those work good, never used my foot though. Give it a squeeze in the vise, work s good.

 

[Recoil Rob]

KD or Lisle?

 

[Recoil Rob]

im thinking of this one http://www.ruralking.com/bearing-packer-85020.html

I suspect the KD and Lisle should be relegated to one specific grease, is this one easier to change greases with?

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have a Lisle 65250 Bearing Packer, but have never really been able to get grease to "flow through" the bearing. I'm using a pistol grip grease gun. Do I need an old fashioned one with a big lever for more pressure ?

 

[emeraldcoupe]

anyone ever use this one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-grease-packer-69027.html

 

[Shadowdog500]

anyone ever use this one?
http://www.harborfreight.com/bearing-grease-packer-69027.html

No but the 8 people who reviewed it agreed that it sucked.

I have a Lisle 65250 Bearing Packer, but have never really been able to get grease to "flow through" the bearing. I'm using a pistol grip grease gun. Do I need an old fashioned one with a big lever for more pressure ?

You lubing sealed bearings? (sorry, I couldn't resist)
I use a pistol grip with it and never had a problem, how heavy is the grease you are using?

I've had one of these for years, works great but you waste a lot go grease between the bearing and the center shaft after you remove the bearing. I guess you could scoop it up and put it in a tub.

The beauty of the push down style is that you just put the lid back on when done, so nothing is wasted.


Chris

 

[Danny Wiseley]

I've never used a packer that was worth the trouble and mess. I'd rather pack them by hand!
dw

 

[Flivver250]

I have always packed them by hand, messy, but it has always worked.

 

[ken w.]

I have that same packer marked Craftsman and one that says Snap On or Bluepoint. It works best when you put the bearing in it and then step on the packer to pack the bearing. It works awesome that way.

 

[Plombob]

I have the Lisle. It's well made. I have only used it with synthetic grease. The grease is so viscous that I gave up using it. Didn't try the foot or vise methods, though.

 

[unslow1]

I've never used a packer that was worth the trouble and mess. I'd rather pack them by hand!
dw

Same here. I have two different ones and never use them. I much prefer to do it by hand.