How To: Fix Stiff or Seized Axle Pivots on an Ice Castle Fish House

[@mooseknucklegarage8439]

Nice job fixing it. You know more about mechanical things than most men!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thank you! I definitely geek out on this stuff. I'm always intrigued by mechanical things!. 😄 Thanks for watching! :)

[@brooksholmes7130]

Thank you for this vid. It was a great step by step demonstration and gave me some Ideas for when I tackle this. By the way...... Great Soundtrack!!! (Petty, Van Halen) heard in the background. Love it!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! I sure hope yours is more cooperative than mine was! Good luck with it and thanks for watching! :)

[@jeffecklund1144]

I'm having the same issue with the fish house. Tried to pump some grease and the zerk broke off, really hope i don't have to go through these measures to slide it apart. Good informative video here if i do!!

[@EndlessDIY]

I hope yours comes apart smoother than mine did! Ice Castle (not sure about others) used pop-in zerk fittings, so when you put any pressure on them with the grease gun, well, they pop out, too! Mine were missing, which left an open hole leading right to the axle stub and of course, a direct line for water and grime to get in there. Not good. When I was all finished, the house felt 10X lighter to crank, too. When I got the house, I remember thinking "man, this thing is heavy!" when I cranked it. It wasn't heavy, it was just mostly seized. Good luck with yours & I hope it goes smoothly! Thanks for watching!

[@brentweigelt5365]

We switched to Copper anti-seize @ work; Love it!!! What a Pain!!! Excellent Video!!! I'm curious on the wear for the composite ring? Awesome Rush!!!

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm curious, too. I've seen many people have switched to them with good long-term results, so I'm hopeful. Since it's not really a wear item and there doesn't seem to be any serious pressure on them, I think they'll be fine. The only real wear they seem to face is the pivot assembly rotating a minimal degree along the edge, but I'll be keeping my eyes peeled for wear. I kept the stock spacers but it took every ounce of restraint I have not to cast them into the pits of hell whence they came!

[@brentweigelt5365]

@@EndlessDIY I'd be tempted to Damn them to Hell as well!!!

[@mickeyg505]

@@EndlessDIY where did you get the those spacers? I haven't been able to find spacers either metal or composite.

[@EndlessDIY]

@@mickeyg505 I made mine but if you go on Facebook, there's a group called Ice Castle Owners Group (ICOG). There's a guy named Todd Sandberg (I believe). He sells the premade composite ones for like $40. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching!

[@mikestevens1502]

Thank you for a very nice and well done video. You are doing a great job. I was a millwright for 40 years.

[@PatrickBailey-ol4yz]

Could you please send me a link to buy composite bushing?

[@EndlessDIY]

Hi there, I know there is a guy who machines them but I can't remember his name. If you go on the ICOG group on facebook, you might find his information there. I made mine.

[@billburpo8289]

Nice job! Been there! I had the same isssue!

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! What a job, eh?! Yikes! Pretty good incentive to keep up on it, that's for sure.

[@ScottSchmitt-t9p]

Where do I get the updated ring ?

[@EndlessDIY]

Sorry for the late reply, I haven't been receiving notifications for some reason. There is a guy who machines them but I can't remember his name. If you go on the ICOG group on facebook, you might be able to find his info there. I made my own rings.

[@kyleheikkila-larson6875]

hey, what size axle peg bolts did you use are these? trying to do this to mine and replace the bolts but don't know what size they are.

[@EndlessDIY]

I'm sorry, I can't recall for sure but the head & nut were both 9/16" and it was maybe 2 1/2 long. That's about all I can remember.

[@213_tom]

I have done this repair out on the ice. Had to replace the pipe on one, and another one needed to be welded back in place underneath just to get off the ice. If anyone knows the exact size of pipe they use, let me know. Thanks. Rollin' Sparks Repair

[@EndlessDIY]

Oh my gosh, that must have been awful! Heed Thomas' cautionary tale, guys! Take care of it when the weather is nice! Yikes!

[@kentbrauer9938]

First thing I did was take the fenders off. Great job and video. This pivot system is a poor design. The new greaseless system seams to be much better

[@EndlessDIY]

Thanks! I would have taken the fenders off but those bolts looked pretty bad, too. You’re right though, if you can get them off easily enough, it probably makes it a bit easier. I think the pivot is probably ok, but it absolutely needs more grease fittings. The single press-in one is completely worthless. I saw a video about the new greaseless system & it looks very nice; I hope it’s the ticket for easier maintenance. Thanks for watching & commenting! :)

[@williegillie5712]

Well at least she has JB 80. That stuff oenetrates

[@EndlessDIY]

My go-to goo! Lol! I have pretty good luck with it.

[@drtdbbt2588]

What to come down and help me fix my parking brake on my rusty but trusty old Toy so I don't have another mishap trying to land or take out a vessel again and try to kill someone like my 87 year old Dad in the process??? Lol, it wasn't a pretty scene putting his pontoon in earlier this summer!!! Brake's gave out and he went completely under in the drink still hold on to the rope never letting go. Lol, poor guy.

[@EndlessDIY]

😮Wow! Poor guy! Lol! I hope you get that sorted out before trying again. Yikes!

[@drtdbbt2588]

@@EndlessDIY They don't offer dance classes up there in the Boonies???

[@EndlessDIY]

@@drtdbbt2588 They do. This was AFTER 7 years of lessons. I'm a natural, no? 😆😂

[@drtdbbt2588]

@@EndlessDIY You must of skipped quite of few of those lesson's!!! Lol

[@EndlessDIY]

@@drtdbbt2588 What can I say, I'm busy. LOL!! I can build an engine, wire a house, restore a boat from the ground up but I absolutely do not dance a single step. 😆

[@williegillie5712]

Penetrates