[AT] Rim Repair

[Mike Sloane]

The common way to address your problem with the valve stem hole is to 
patch it over and drill a new hole at another point on the rim. In a 
pinch, I have used a large 1/2" washer, bent to match the contour of the 
rim and epoxied into position around the corroded hole.

And I generally use my Case loader bucket on one side and a grader blade 
mounted on one of the Farmalls on the other (which keeps the whole mess 
from tipping) to remove really stubborn old tractor rears. I am not 
skilled (or patient) enough to use a bead breaker maul. If the tire is 
beyond saving, I just cut the whole mess off with a "Sawz-All" and cold 
chisel the bead wires. :-)

Mike

william.neff.powell at comcast.net wrote:
> Hello,
> 
> In my ongoing efforts to keep my tractors from rusting away I am now
> considering rim repair.
> 
> My WD has a rusted rim that is eaten away around the valve stem and
> the rubber protector is pushing out... I'm wondering if I should try
> to fix it or just bite the bullet and replace the rim?
> 
> I have a pair of Allis C rims that were repaired, and the person who
> fixed the rim did a nice job.
> 
> I guess the decision will be based on how bad the rim is when I get
> the tire off.....
> 
> I have been using my 3pt backhoe to break the tires off of the rims.
> 
> 
> After I get the WD fixed I have the same issue with my D17 and my
> WC.....
> 
> There aren't enough hours in a minute...
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Will Powell Pottstown, PA 
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