1 / 1
Veteran sherman max bearing cover — image 1

Veteran sherman max bearing cover

Order a print of this model

We calculate the final price from your selected file. You review and accept it before payment.

Saved on this device.

Simple bearing cover to keep bearing out of moisture and dirt. Please use updated version as original is too thick.

Rating
0 / 5
Likes
2
Downloads
47
Makes
0
Views
474
Reviews
0

Updated at source:

Model information

Category
Automotive
License
GNU General Public License v2.0

Original bearing went bad after one winter due to water ingress on bearing. After replacing bearings, I added bearing cover to prevent that happening again.

Take this model with grain of salt as I modeled this in hurry without calibers. They're now installed but it will probably take a year to see how well they hold up.

Working principle is really simple: marine grease or other really sticky grease keeps water out and cover holds the grease while keeping dust away.

  6008-2RS fits for smax

 

Installation:

  1. Put sticky grease in the groove.
  2. Glue both pieces with glue that seals as well. I used rvt silicone that isn't corrosive.
  3. Wait until it dries and test how it works by spinning the axle. It should not add any noticeable resistance, or make any additional noises.

Additionally you can use a little amount of super glue or quick epoxy to keep it in place when assembling while sealing glue dries up.

Tags