Marine: Boating, Sailing, PWC, GPS and Navigation - replacing keel roller

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erica
08-07-05, 03:41 PM
We are replacing the keel roller on our trailer. The spindle for the roller is about 1" longer than the old one. Do I need to cut the spindle down to the exact size or can I put a spacer on it to close the small gap that would be there otherwise? We don't want to have any side to side movement. If I have to cut the steel spindle what would I use?

Ed Imeduc
08-07-05, 03:49 PM
if its just a small space there cant you just add steel washers on each side like to hold it center.

ED ;)
jeffstevens
08-07-05, 03:53 PM
You can shim it with washers on both sides, you should be able to purchase one the right length.

erica
08-07-05, 04:01 PM
You would think you would be able to buy one the correct size, but not so. For an 8" roller they make the spindle is 9-1/4" long. They are all 1-1/4 longer for whatever size roller you have.
jeffstevens
08-08-05, 10:04 PM
Where are you looking? Check out yates I'm sure they make one.
You would think you would be able to buy one the correct size, but not so. For an 8" roller they make the spindle is 9-1/4" long. They are all 1-1/4 longer for whatever size roller you have.