wheel bearings Holsclaw boat roadster trailer

[oldlure]

before I damage something I thought I would solicit the wisdom of the board.
I have a 1950 Holsclaw Bros. Boat Roadster trailer that I would like to have fully operational. I would like to inspect the wheel bergs.
The center of the wheel has a steel? bushing? on both sides. Is this pressed in? I’m concerned it is frozen due to the wheel being a different metal. I believe this bushing contained the seal yet there is nothing but a flimsy o-ring present. To push it out from the opposite side I only have a 1/2" hole to work through and would have to push the bearing. While it may not be sealing anything I do not want to destroy it as I do not think I could find replacements. Any advice would be appreciated. Source of replacement parts? I can send photos.
Thanks in advance,
Mike Sims
2937 Coral Shores Dr.
Ft Lauderdale FL 33306
alfossboss@hotmail.com

[jeff-register]

Mike,
That is a new one. May I ask for a photo posted?

[oldlure]

Jeff,
I’ll work on a picture

Mike

[oldlure]

picture I hope

https://1drv.ms/i/s!AuWQ7EMnksuLtB30WVySP-MBYCUn

[wedgie]

[mas]

Take it to a bearing shop that deals strictly with bearings and seals to try to get a replacement first. Knowing the latter (If you can get a seal) will make it easier to determine how to first proceed.

Cool wheel!

Mas

[oldlure]

been there, unfortunately they cannot help me until it is disassembled.

After a little more cleaning it appears a seal should be in the collar you see but is no longer present.

Mike

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