Workin' on the Old Tractors

[cjet69]

Used the hot wrench to form the patch close enough to weld. It should keep the tube on the inside.

 

[BMaverick]

Used the hot wrench to form the patch close enough to weld. It should keep the tube on the inside.

I know of an 8N rim needing some work too.

 

[cjet69]

We have a 2N that the bead flanges on original rear wheels was so pitted and thin it would bend if you tried to remove or install a tire. I did a wash weld on all 4 flanges. Thats a lot of welding and grinding but they are still on the tractor after 25 years.

 

[MFDAC]

Looks like it never had a big rust hole, CJet! Nice work!

DAC

 

[Cvans]

I’d just buy a new wheel. Hang the repaired wheel on the wall so you can admire your work.

 

[cjet69]

Before priming I looked at the valve stem hole and noticed the other wheel has the hole in the middle of the radius rather than on the flat of the rim. It took a lot of force but I managed to pull the hole around to the proper location. After that I got it sprayed with epoxy primer. Not sure what color to spray the wheel with. I think originally they were white or off white. I may go with the silver IH wheel paint planning on someday spraying them all.

 

[MFDAC]

Before priming I looked at the valve stem hole and noticed the other wheel has the hole in the middle of the radius rather than on the flat of the rim. It took a lot of force but I managed to pull the hole around to the proper location. After that I got it sprayed with epoxy primer. Not sure what color to spray the wheel with. I think originally they were white or off white. I may go with the silver IH wheel paint planning on someday spraying them all.

Pull the hole---LOL! Nice job CJet!

DAC

 

[4getgto]

See Cjet..you should of left the rust hole in there for a little extra wiggle room.

 

[cjet69]

Pull the hole---LOL! Nice job CJet!

DAC

At least I didn't say pull my finger.

 

[chieffan]

Lot of times those holes seem to move on their own.

 

[cjet69]

Did a quick paint job on the wheel. Hopefully I can put it back on the tractor tomorrow so I can finish the shop cleanup.

 

[4getgto]

Did a quick paint job on the wheel. Hopefully I can put it back on the tractor tomorrow so I can finish the shop cleanup.

Probably said it before Cjet but once the wheels are painted the rest of the tractor is just begging for it too..

 

[cjet69]

Probably said it before Cjet but once the wheels are painted the rest of the tractor is just begging for it too..

HEY! Don't add another project to my list I have enough already.

I might paint the rest of the wheels to match eventually but doubt i would ever paint the rest of it. I couldn't use the tractor with a flat tire but it will work fine without a repaint.

 

[4getgto]

HEY! Don't add another project to my list I have enough already.

I might paint the rest of the wheels to match eventually but doubt i would ever paint the rest of it. I couldn't use the tractor with a flat tire but it will work fine without a repaint.

Don't you just love it when people make more work for ya...?

 

[cjet69]

The tire is mounted and wheel is bolted on the tractor. Now to get the weight bolted back on.

 

[MFDAC]

Looks good, CJet!

DAC

 

[cjet69]

Mounted the wheel weight and moved one Datsun engine. I'll get the other 2 moved tomorrow.

 

[4getgto]

Mounted the wheel weight and moved one Datsun engine. I'll get the other 2 moved tomorrow.

Oh no....
You hid that those nice new painted rims.......!

 

[cjet69]

Oh no....
You hid that those nice new painted rims.......!

Bolting the wheel weight on will help hold the paint on the wheel.

 

[cjet69]

Used the Yanmar to pull the John Deere BO up close to the door and then got behind and pushed the it inside. Once in the door I could roll it by hand. Feels good to have a space to work in again.