[AT] Tube problem

[Steve W.]

I plan on doing that IF it ever warms up....

Steve Williams
Near Cooperstown NY


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry D. Goss" <rlgoss at evansville.net>
To: "'Antique tractor email discussion group'"
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Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 12:47 PM
Subject: RE: [AT] Tube problem


> You could have a crack at the base of the stem that doesn't leak
unless
> the stem is pulled way over to the side.  That sometimes happens.  New
> tubes for that size should only cost around $7.00 each.  I'd simply
put
> in a pair of new ones rather than fight to salvage the old ones.
>
> Larry
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Steve W.
> Sent: Wednesday, March 24, 2004 10:45 AM
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> Subject: [AT] Tube problem
>
> OK here is the problem. Tube type 4.00 x 8.00 tires on a portable
> generator. Split rim.
> They will not hold air. I pulled them apart and inflated the tube,
stuck
> the entire inflated tube under water and found no leaks. Valve stem is
> new and didn't leak either. I reassembled them, reinflated to 15 PSI
and
> put them back on. less than 1 month later they are flat again. I give
up
> on them. BUT does anyone have an idea?
>
>
> Steve Williams
> Near Cooperstown NY
>
>
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