By Clifford F Andrews (Cliffandrews) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I recently bought a used MaxII I have had the machine for a week, And so far encountered tire problems, transmission adjustment,and now on inspection and lube i located a bent axle (right front) I spent $2000.+ for the machine and now i have the entire machine torn down, engine out, Top off and stripping it to the tub. At this point, My question, Will new bearings solve the leak issues from going into deep water.or is the leaking due to other worn or loose parts

By Sam Keys on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Clifford

As I have said many times before to others. Ha Ha.

If sounds like it is time for you to call Richard Clark
as he has best prices on parts around.

Sam Keys

By david berger (Davidrrrd) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

you again! heh heh
when you reasemble first put each flange half on a good block of wood and tap them arround the flair that cups the bearing, just lightly and sandwich a bearing to check the tightnes and seal of the flanges as far as holding the bearing, and go from there, a little more or next flange till done and the flanges are like new again,
i can show you if you like as im not too far from your house,

By Fred Sowerwine, Montana's Max dealer (Fred4dot) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

Cliff, Your bent axle can be straightened by a machine shop. If it is a pipe axle (hollow) have them drive a solid piece down inside and have a homemade solid. If your bearings have no (or very little play) they are probably OK. 99.9 percent of max leaks are not uniformly tight bearing flange bolts and/or no grease in the cavity. Use only a squirt or two of grease and if it starts to come out anyplace, quit. Too much grease will blow out the seals. If a gob of grease comes out between the flanges on the outside, that generally means loose bolts (could be a grain of something between them that is holding them apart).

By Clifford F Andrews (Cliffandrews) on Unrecorded Date: Edit

I thought that the fit of the flange was the real issue of leaking at the axle locations and davids idea of tighting the fit seams quite logical.(saves buying new flanges) the bearings are not badly worn but I'll go ahead and replace them anyway. It appears the hollow axles are frequently bent and should be replaced.(Out of the budget at this point) Dave was good enough to send the name of the machine shop that rebuilt his axles and he's not far away. It appears that the former owner loved grease, beacause it was coming out of everything.So a little less grease sounds like the cure. Thanks for the info.