Futura wheel bearings

[Bricks]

It looks like rain all day tomorrow and my wheel bearings are clunking like crazy. Does anyone have experience changing these? The ones in the (treadle?) This will be my first attempt. Thanks for any info!!

 

[JGinther]

Treadle wheel bearings?

 

[Bricks]

Treadle wheel bearings?

I think so. I thought the arch that moves back and forth was called the treadle. I’m trying to learn the language. So yeah the wheel bearings. They sound awful. I hope that it’s only bearings. Thanks

 

[MEP001]

The treadle is where they park their tire. The whole machine is usually called the gantry. Wish I could be of more help.

 

[Bricks]

The treadle is where they park their tire. The whole machine is usually called the gantry. Wish I could be of more help.

Ok lol !! I’m a dum dum. Gantry wheel bearings are clunky.

 

[JGinther]

If it's the idler wheels making noise, it's an easy bearing replacement. The bearings are standard size and are readily available at bearing supply companies. If it's the driven wheels making noise, you have a different problem.

 

[Bricks]

If it's the idler wheels making noise, it's an easy bearing replacement. The bearings are standard size and are readily available at bearing supply companies. If it's the driven wheels making noise, you have a different problem.

Yes they went together okay. Wouldn’t say easy, but my skill level may be a tad lower than some. It’s quiet and smooth now!

 

[soapy]

I would recommend for this type of bearing going to marine grade all stainless steel bearing. They are probably twice as much but last much much longer than standard bearings in this environment.