I haven’t been exposed to the liqua lube product before so I found thier web sit and checked it out.

It appears that they work on the same principle with a few differences.

The FEI oil adapters do not require a new hub or a proprietary oil.

Regarding the previous questions. We have been using 5W40 Mobil 1. Its pinch point pressure (think bearing point of contact), and its heat resistance are higher than standard bearing greases or heavy weight oils. In addition it well not discolor with heat unless you really smoke it.

The adapter is not a kit. It is a tap fit into the hub much like a hub cap, except that it has an o-ring seal. You should install new lip seals n the hub when you install them. If you are not using double lip seals already you should get them. Any bearing supply can get them for you. Salt water users, like me usually have stainless seal rings or speedy sleeves.

It is important to clean ALL of the grease from the hub when you install these or it will discolor the oil.

While heavier weight oils will work they tend to foam at road speed. This tends to look like water in the oil until it settles. We found no advantage with heavier oil. (see above)

Use standard bearings.

I can’t speak definitively to bearing life at this point as we haven’t worn out any bearings. With this, or any other system. All of us however have lost a number of bearings to rust. The oil bath system both indicates water in the oil and protects the bearings if any gets in.

The adapter size is determined by the ID of the nose of the hub. (same as a bearing buddy)

The will be available from Fixture Engineering, Bellingham WA in April. Price is expected to be $33 to $35 each.

Your comments are all appreciated. We have to know how to respond to all of these comments. And questions.

Robt

Al right I give up. This photo is just not going to post. I will see if Tuck can post it.

Robt J

one more try

OK I screwed up the JPG post. I’m new at this.
This is the prototype with a bad axle seal.

Thanks to Chris for posting these.

I have almost two years on the prototypes at this point. They use 5W40 Mobil 1 oil for lub. At just over under 900 miles on the trailer there is no discoloration of the Lexan lenses. I replaced the prototyes with production units this month and found no signs af wear or heat on the bearings or races. I’m going to attempt to post a JPG that shows one of the prototypes that has a very small amount of water in the oil. The effect is dramatic. The second JPG is some of the extra weight that we added to the trailer on Vanvouver Island. For testing purposes only.

Robert Johnston
Fixture Engineering
Bellingham WA