[AT] Rim Repair

[RonMyers at wildblue.net]

Will I went to a tractor junk yeard we have here and picked up a used rim
for $10 it was good except for the valve stem area. I then cut out the bad
spot on my rim and cut a section out of the used rim and welded it in
drilled a new hole for the valve stem and its just like new again. You can
repair a lot of rims from one used one using this method.
Ron

> 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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