The $500 BOAT Was NOT Ready To Go To FLORIDA *REPLACING WHEEL BEARINGS*

The $500 1966 SeaRay SRV180 (18ft) is SOLD. The new owner is here to pick up the boat but it's going to need a little more work before this trailer goes 1,500 miles down the road. We tore down the wheel hubs and replaced the bearings using marine grade grease to repack them after a through cleaning. Then we completely rewired the trailer and replaced the lights to make sure it was ready for the three day trip home. Need to know how to clean and rebuild a Bearing Buddy? We knock those out too. Next time I'll buy a boat in the middle of winter so it won't sell so fast.
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[@tyrehester5550]

I like that you show the entire process and are real about how many trips to the store it takes in real life. Every time my daughter and I work on her Aztek, we could make an hour long video!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Tyre Hester: 😉🍻

[@mxerman10x]

Yes like others have said the bearing nuts should only be finger tight. A good way is to install the nut finger tight. Rotate the hub while snugging down the nut SLIGHTLY with a wrench. Then BACK OFF the nut to the next cotter pin slot. If the hub turns freely. Insert the pin and you are done.. I enjoy your videos. Keep em' coming. Thanks..

[@EweToobUsername]

Never hit one this early before. Thanks for reminding me why I hate repacking bearings, btw. Appreciate it.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

EweToobUsername: We are here for you!😂🤣🍻

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Somewhere buried in my "obsolete tools" area is a bearing packer purchased from JC-Whitney 30 years ago. I far prefer modern wheel bearings.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Matt from Florida: Wow! I’ll bet!!!😉🍻

[@simpsonchris144]

It wouldn't be an authentic video without Gabe!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

chris simpson: Hey Chris!😉🍻

[@mong24]

Keep us updated on the boat!

[@ronfussell8244]

All done the right way,I have built about a hundred of them,serviced a lot of long haul bass boats.Great show

[@380.motorsports]

I understand your desire to keep the boat original. The electric fuel pump suggestion was a temporary and cheap method of getting the boat running so you could test it on the water while waiting for the real part to arrive.

[@davidallen3158]

I really enjoyed the last video with your dad teaching you. That was awesome.

[@limoboy27]

Normal people at 2am: *sleeping* Me: *Watches JRs latest video! Awesome content man!

[@joubess]

Watching @ 4 am for me

[@jayc2754]

3:30 am here

[@calvinh.8882]

I put an electric fuel pump on an old Toyota pickup once, and I just pulled the manual pump off and cut the pump arm off of it so it wasn't riding on the cam for no reason, and bolted it back on the engine and it worked great. Best/cheapest block-off plate you can find. lol.

[@edwardmaguire5625]

the loose bearing nut held on by kotter key is the correct way to mount a wheel bearing . too tight you will wreck the new bearing.

[@WatchJRGo]

For sure! The old ones were REALLY loose, and the new ones were backed off. 🍻

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Edward Maguire: Exactly!

[@i-am-nem]

Yes that is exactly right, I worked for a trailer manufacturer for 5 years and serviced trailers. The castle nut is meant to be held in by the cotter pin and kept for free motion. The reason the hub is rocking in and out is because the race in the hub has been worn down

[@ricardohernandez5063]

Bingo

[@Jesuswarnedus]

Yepper.. guess we have bearing rookies!! I see he tightened them and I wonder if they lasted till Florida. I sure hope they did. God Bless!

[@donreinholz8121]

Sorry to see the boat go away before you got to enjoy it onthe water and replace the fuel pump.

[@Twisty290]

JR working by the curb is the equivalent of Hank Hill and the boys by the mailbox.

[@kbobdonahue1966]

Thank God someone from Florida bought your boat. It will be good for offshore fishing and other things. That would be cool. That boat is as old as I am.

[@tomdixon1213]

Two best days of a boat....the day you buy, the day you sell.

[@greatwhite4755]

That's a nice old boat whoever is getting it is going to love it

[@DarelAbucay]

Title should have been: “JR uses gloves”

[@metromusic5725]

Should of really been - "JR CLICK BAITS HIS SUBSCRIBERS AGAIN LAST VIDEO"

[@rogerchaple7864]

West Palm Beach is my home town. That boat will have a full life in Florida.

[@kenpsteele]

I was so hoping to see you guys enjoy the boat on the water. But, maybe another time. p.s. I also live in West Palm Beach, FL.

[@williamsheetz2085]

Good buy for a Florida resident, Your boat has probably never been in salt water. You can't find a boat like that in Florida, Salt water is rough on motors and wiring. Good deal for Florida.

[@mustrook1]

Old boats and Fiats. What's not to like about this channel? I have both myself, probably more than I need.😁😁

[@ewanstewart8011]

Are you going to post the videos David sends you, it would be nice to see the boat out on the water at least once 👍🏻

[@teinspringz]

You can use the soldering iron to shrink the heatshrink, save you getting your heatgun

[@d.4tay549]

Good bye sweet Mara Dara II. I am living vicariously via W.J.R.G.O., and saving myself lots of money. Hope to see Mara playing in the salty surf soon.

[@cbpldc]

I love that he's going to pull it with a Borrego. These were really underrated and wore well. The down side was that they rode like a log wagon and weren't terribly comfortable. Oh, and the transmission had stupid programming. But that motor was strong, it had lots of room and was super reliable.

[@seanhollis8268]

It was cool to see you working on the boat last night!

[@auctionwheels]

I appreciate the boat and trailer videos along with all the car and motorcycle stuff. Still waiting on the Amber Old Jeep videos

[@tylerhunt7552]

You've become one of my favorite channels man. Love how you show the whole process and how you address all the problems that need addressed. Not just some. Also love that you work on older things as well as new. Much more relatable to many people I'm sure.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Tyler Hunt: Cheers friend!😉🍻

[@CaptainHenry02]

Quality works and happy buyer.

[@danielmckenzie6858]

I got admitted into the hospital, in extreme pain in my left leg, cellulitis and blood clots I enjoy the plates you sent me thank you.

[@ScottJ175]

I'm with Gabe on the bearing packing. I've tried the Lisle packer and the ziploc bag method but the glob of grease in the hand seems to work best.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

ScottJ175: Keep it simple!😉🍻

[@terrymcdonaldbassguitar]

7 minutes in we got beer cigarettes and half the neighborhood watching one guy wrench. I wish i lived in your neighborhood haha

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Terry McDonald: We take care of each other, here. 😉

[@larthur936]

Looks like Gabe's been reloading something!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

L Arthur: Only everything. 😉🍻

[@Rolexor]

I would buy any of your vehicles. You take better care of flips than I do of the ones I use.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Rolexor: 😂🍻

[@RichieRouge206]

Great boat and video! We need more boats! I love the boat 😍

[@kruleworld]

JR pitches in and does a heap of work for the new owner. If anyone else was selling the boat they would have said "there it is. have a nice trip"

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Evil Ash: 😉🍻

[@emericaman16]

Yeah, more boat restoration content plz!!! Thnx

[@sleepyhollow783]

Albeit in passing, it was nice to still see the SVX hanging around. 🙂

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

sleepyhollow783: It could be yours... 😉🍻

[@sleepyhollow783]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Hello Gabe. I enjoy whenever you help out JR in the videos. A nice car culture in Kansas. I'm fortunate to have a 97 SVX, #253 of 640 for that last year. It was an info search for that car that brought me to JR's channel. Still hoping/looking forward to maybe the SVX getting some additional air time. There are so few SVXs, it was nice to see someone else also trying to keep one alive. Take care & God bless. 🍧🍺 Salud.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

sleepyhollow783: Igualmente! Salud!

[@jmrtinez69]

Let's see the profit you are making on these items! Love seeing the before and after of the projects.

[@DavidBugea]

It would be nice, but some unknown person with nothing better to do made that no longer possible. Watch this (kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4ibladtj6ymbMk) and skip to around the 18:00 mark, where JohnRoss explains why...

[@jmrtinez69]

@@DavidBugea thank you for the link but it gives me a 404 error and will not let me view it. You have me intrigue now. Please send me again so I can view it.

[@DavidBugea]

Sorry, man...it’s “Changing the Window Regulator on the Honda Accord Coupe for $36,” posted on May 10, 2019.

[@jmrtinez69]

@@DavidBugea okay watched it. I think I understand now.

[@PaulBarwick]

You are working late, guys. But that's OK as it gives me a new episode before I go traipsing off to bed. Keep up the good work!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Paul Barwick: Just for you!

[@Cartier_specialist]

Clearly you made this video before the cold front came through -- either that or the cold front blew right past you guys. 👍👌

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

ghogue61: Made yesterday. Still t-shirt weather as of this morning. 😉🍻

[@Cartier_specialist]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 The brunt of it must've blown past y'all because it was not exactly t-shirt weather in OKC.

[@MegaBluebone]

when you're moving around doing stuff it's definitely t-shirt weather.

[@RpmAuto]

I always spend my hubs when I am tighting the hub nut to set the bearings. Snuggled down tightly and then back it off probably one full turn and then spin it to check for play. May need to back it off a half a turn

[@Lasertrac]

JR: How much grease do you need? Gabe: A dollop. "Dollop" a family friendly word different than the ones used in the Middle East while doing military work. Always a smile along with the work.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

JS West:😂🤣

[@jasonbrown2912]

Great video seems as though your doing great with this new 9 to 9 job!

[@kamoboko86]

More boats please. I really enjoyed this.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

kamoboko86: We’ll see what we can come up with.

[@jeffy911]

Gabe, love your T-shirts!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Jeffrey I: Thanks!😉🍻

[@kw57rx8dr.9]

Loose nut usually indicates a worn bearing that has collapsed in on itself, it sounds terrible and must have been dry and when it was new it was likely much tighter.

[@fxengineering]

I've rebuilt many bearings without removing the tire from the hub!

[@jemtec1]

Those types of hubs with kingpins do not require much tightening load at all. They should come loose with no tools. That’s totally normal. Over tightening will thrash the bearings as they overheat during thermal expansion. It needs just a pinch of freeplay. :-)

[@WatchJRGo]

I was trying to point out that it had .25" shaft play and the wheel was wobbling down the road. We didn't tighten the new bearing down either 💯

[@jemtec1]

WatchJRGo yeah, definitely worn bearings. Lol Enjoy your videos a lot dude. Every so often I want to throw my hat into the ring and help. I’m kinda ocd about stuff. We seem to have that in common. :-)

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Jeff Gilleran:😉🍻

[@warpedone2]

Thanks for filming

[@BFVgnr]

Gabe knows GMD. That lovely purple magic goo.

[@eastonboundanddown]

Sour cream is a must have on tacos. You sir are a monster.

[@Xlandy2]

i live in west palm beach i hope i see him in the lake

[@sbill474]

I used to live about 30 minutes away from the old SeaRay factory 🏭 in MI where that boat was possibly built.

[@mattheiustwittyham5501]

I didn’t see that the old bearing races were pressed out and replaced. They should be replaced with new bearings. Great boat and old Sea Rays are popular in Florida.

[@djuell01]

i would have just bought all new hubs ready to go they're cheap as hell too. Nice to see it gone and you don't have to sell your house yet!! :D

[@KenMrKLC]

That boat is a classic, and the engine is nicknamed "Neverdie" ... I see these boats sell for $5000-$7000 at action... Hard to find, no wonder he drove 1500 miles. I hope you got at least $4000

[@catfisher420]

"A Glove and a Cup" is that the sequel to "2 girls, 1 cup"?

[@wizard3z868]

chk out man and mason jar🙄

[@UBBERTANKER]

the nuts are usually finger tight its normal. When intstalling the nut i like to put a socket on the ratchet run it down then give the end of the ratchet a couple wacks with my hand to push out excess grease from the bearings then back it off and use just your hand on the socket running the nut down till it stops and then just one notch further if you have to get the codder hole lined up. it should almost be hand tight on the nut without a ratchet

[@haydenuk02]

Keep up the amazing work thanks for the content your doing amazing keep it up

[@Michaelsbackyardmarina]

Hey I hope you didn't over tighten the axle nuts. They should be hand bottom out and back off to next cotter pin location otherwise you will smoke the bearing or axle. You shouldn't here the wheel bearings at all when you spin the wheel. Always check date code on tires. Hope he made it. Perfect job soldering wiring, Kudo's on that.

[@handyhippie6548]

an old spoon is handy for getting a glob of grease out of the can, and into a housing. no grease on your hands.

[@toolat2001]

those are tapered roller bearings you wrecked them by using a wrench to tighten them and since that is a boat trailer you needed to use a grease gun to completely fill the cavity to keep water out the first time the bearing go under water in the salt water of Florida they will need to be rebuild again

[@audifan201]

Since we never got to see this boat hit the water, could you see if the new owner would take a video of doing so? That is if the new owner is willing? BTW - Congrats to the new owner.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

DroneUser1: He said he would do so. 😉🍻

[@audifan201]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Great...Looking forward to it! Thank you for the quick reply.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

DroneUser1:😉🍻

[@RpmAuto]

So how much did you sell the boat for being that he know you paid $500 for it

[@Moldovan1]

Would love to see the boat down here. I live nearby

[@simpsonchris144]

Hey Gabe!!! Love your sure Dude!!! Good to see you again!!! Rock On Brutha!!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

chris simpson:🍻😉👍🏼

[@simpsonchris144]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 I meant to type Shirt not Sure DAMMITT!!

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

chris simpson:😂🤣😂🤣

[@daytonafuntim]

So many name drops. How has O'Reilly's not contacted you for a sponsorship?! Lol!

[@silvercivic1996]

Love all the videos

[@WatchJRGo]

Thanks Michael, glad you're here 💯

[@floydian06]

I see either cam or crank shafts in Gabe’s solvent tank. Hmmmm....

[@WatchJRGo]

Those are the cams from the Orbeez Veloster, we wanted to keep them as souvenirs. 😂

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

floydian06: Eagle Eye!😉🍻

[@thepsychonaut3007]

When spiderman dies, Gabe will be my new hero

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

The Psychonaut: Well, guess I’m off to buy a can of Raid....😂🤣

[@thepsychonaut3007]

@@Gabe-ABNCW3 Lmao!

[@pops55650]

Again working late into the dark night. You should invest in some more portable lights lol

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Pops Smith: It’s like you read our minds! We had a conversation about that after shooting!😂🤣

[@oldarkie3880]

Salt water needs enclosed cooling system. It will not last if not flushed every use. (outboards work better in salt water).

[@boatsandotherproblems5780]

The tires might look new but be careful, they deteriorate over about 6 years and after that who knows, 10 years is too long they say., check the DOT code.

[@born2soon]

Those bearing buddies make a mess of the boat and trailer fenders. They continually force the grease in and out the other side.

[@Hanky_Bannist8r]

Next watercraft should be an over the transom open header v8 jet boat. I've owned a couple and they are too much fun.

[@davekimbler2308]

Well if that’s all it takes to get something from you , JR I’ll be down to pickup the JD crawler , you don’t have to do anything to it ! Lol . Did it work ? And back in the 60’s they just came out with the electric fuel pump but they were big and bulky dang near the size of an ATV battery ! And by the way your using modern oil in it ! Lol 👍

[@Dsmwarrior1996]

Man, your boat saga is looking a LOT like mine, except I'm keeping my $500 sea ray

[@davidallen3158]

In Kansas, you are very centrally located.

[@charlescastle5566]

I'm guessing you've never bought a set of bering buddy's for your trailer. They just replace your dust caps and go in just like the dust cap. I'll bet your berings were good after you cleaned them.

[@farmergirlofchickens8779]

Old school hand packing the wheel bearing. That's what my Dad always did. How appropriate, "Fish" tape.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Farmergirl of Chickens: 😉🍻

[@fordtechchris]

You need another boat project.

[@dave11686]

Great work!

[@TheBuckthat]

Never had a boat trailer bearing fail with bearing buddies, but i always let the bearing cool before putting it in the water, this stops the suction into bearing going from warm to cold water.

[@robertlevandowski4457]

Use the cool-down time to make absolutely damn sure you put the bilge drain plug back in... and at that first spring launch, figure out where you thought was a good place to stow the bilge drain plug over the winter... I've known people who really need a steering-wheel cover for their boat that says "REPLACE DRAIN PLUG BEFORE LAUNCHING"

[@BXDT99]

I think should watch a KZbin video on how to clean, pack and adjust wheel bearings

[@josephmaloney9565]

Dad’s back!

[@tytaylor8762]

Looks like for the time being you are doing okay financially due to some of the vehicles you have been selling. Hopefully it will help hold you over until the job you really want comes along

[@สัจจะธัญญเจริญ]

Amazing. Why can sail this boat so fast?

[@wrbergner]

I think the boat is telling you, it really doesn't want to leave. Take it for a ride in the lake/river???

[@kubota3010]

If the bearings needed replacing, the races need to be replaced also.

[@WatchJRGo]

Made it to Florida with no issues the next day 💪

[@koreyhallslawncare7997]

Who else think he looks like Kelsos brother off of the 70s show 😂

[@B0xlife1]

Winner winner chicken dinner, what did you sell it for boss? Cheers to Gabe! He knows everything mechanical related, you two together are like a Haynes repair manual with a all data attached!

[@WatchJRGo]

$1,500... with all the work/parts in it I probably didn't make much. 🍻

[@B0xlife1]

@@WatchJRGo awesome job,I'll buy the r8 when you're done! ;-)

[@B0xlife1]

@@WatchJRGo the new owner was right, "if I would of left it for a extra week it would have probably been painted! Lol

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

That One Guy: 😉🍻

[@armytruth6860]

I live in the Ft Riley area. I hope I can meet you guys one day

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Army truth: 😉🍻 I’ll swing up there sometime!

[@dominicbianco3826]

You need to grease the new bearing before you put it back together.

[@michael-si9xs]

So after all is said and done, how much did you get for the $ 850.00 or more boat.

[@tabajaralabs]

Greetings from Brazil! Fun video as always =D

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Alexandre Souza: 😉🍻

[@kenwoodbridge5095]

Get a tripod, imagine how much you could get done using two hands:)

[@mobilechaosyt]

I hate carbs too. You should try a VW bug with the dual carbs. Nightmare to tune.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

MobileChaos: I hate Solex carbs. Weber’s are easy to work with so I replaced the carbs on the bug and Opels with the Weber 32/36s. I’ve considered doing the dual 40s on the bug, but I just don’t think it’s worth it.

[@mobilechaosyt]

I dont remember what I had on my type 3, but it was probably the dual 34s. Been 25 years since owning the VW. Maybe I will try to find another.

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

MobileChaos: We’ll be doing my daughter’s Super Beatle fairly soon.

[@fatimasheikh]

Something something the bearing nut is supposed to be loose something something R8 video. Lol but seriously dying for another R8 vid... can't wait

[@Gabe-ABNCW3]

Rehman Sheikh: 😉👍🏼

[@BobMarkey]

Where are videos of this boat in the water? I am in the West Palm Beach area and would like to.see it running down the Intracoastal Waterway or at Peanut Island. I don't recommend an I/O engine in this saltwater environment. I switched to an outboard and never looked back.