[AT] [Ford-ferguson] More 8N questions

[John Wilkens]

I agree that the best "home" solution to calcium in the tube is to 
simply replace the tube.  I doubt if you would ever get all that 
nasty calcium solution out.   John W.


At 03:38 AM 07/21/2009, you wrote:


>Dave Merchant wrote:
> > Couple more questions about the 8N
> >
> > 1.      Oil pressure shows pegged at 50 psi, even after an oil change.
> >          Bad gauge? Is there a relief valve (ball + spring)?
>If my experience is any guide, it is probably a bad gauge.
> >
> > 2.      Want to get the calcium out + antifreeze in.
> >          One valve stem is weeping.
> >          I thought I heard that the calcium doesn't hurt grass, true/false?
>It won't do too much damage if it is diluted by rain or the hose, but I
>would avoid any concentrated amount.
>
> >          I've heard of an exchange valve for this, does it work for
> >          both loading + unloading the tires?
>For unloading, I just remove the valve and let it run out. But, unless
>you remove the tube and squeeze it, you will still have some sloshing
>around in there forever. When I encountered unwanted calcium and leaking
>valves in the past, I just "bit the bullet" and bought a new tube.
>Probably over kill, but see
><http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/1952-farmall-cub/leftrearrim.html>
>for an image of what leaking calcium chloride ballast can do to a rim
>over time.
> >
> > May take it to the local show this weekend, if any of a couple hundred
> > things don't go wrong.
>Good Luck!
> >
> > First really nice tractor I've ever had...
> >
> > Thanks
> > Dave Merchant
> >
> > Youtube:
> >
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