JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #126 Posted January 25, 2016 On Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 9:53 PM, WNYPCRepair said: Good question. My dad looked at a tiny little car in the 70's where the front end swung open like a door. I'm considering plowing the 3" of snow on my lawn into my driveway so I can try out my blowers. Probably a BMW Isetta..I think. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #127 Posted January 25, 2016 (edited) 9 hours ago, Ranger13148 said: I filled my tires the gravity way. I took the core out of the valve stem crammed a clear plastic tube over the valve stem and stuck a funnel in the tube. I had the tire laying on a 2x4 with the valve stem on the high side. I just filled the funnel and let it drain into the tire. Just kept doing that until I couldn't get any more rv antifreeze in it. Replaced the core and put @ 12# of air in the tire. i understood everything you just said,,,,,,how long does it take,,,,,and how much??? THIS im gonna try....um do...im old,,,it dont matter how long.. lol,,,,,,,,,,,at 8 pounds a gallon...thats gonna add up... Edited January 25, 2016 by 857 horse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #128 Posted January 25, 2016 Oh look, a rainbow! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,369 #129 Posted January 25, 2016 14 hours ago, Ranger13148 said: I filled my tires the gravity way. I took the core out of the valve stem crammed a clear plastic tube over the valve stem and stuck a funnel in the tube. I had the tire laying on a 2x4 with the valve stem on the high side. I just filled the funnel and let it drain into the tire. Just kept doing that until I couldn't get any more rv antifreeze in it. Replaced the core and put @ 12# of air in the tire. Filled mine a little differently...of course took valve stem out attached small piece of clear tubing with clamps to a garden sprayer full of RV antifreeze pumped it up held the trigger let pressure off repeat until full...somewhat faster/easier and expands the tire/tube while filling...just an ole hillbilly's ...good luck 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,990 #130 Posted January 25, 2016 When filling my tires, I also use a floor jack to hold up tractor so tire is just resting on the ground. This stops a large flat area on the bottom and may allow a bit more fluid in. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #131 Posted January 25, 2016 had the day off, so Phase II begins! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 10,760 #132 Posted January 25, 2016 11 hours ago, 857 horse said: i understood everything you just said,,,,,,how long does it take,,,,,and how much??? THIS im gonna try....um do...im old,,,it dont matter how long.. lol,,,,,,,,,,,at 8 pounds a gallon...thats gonna add up... Took at least an hour a tire, and 6 1/2 gallons in a 23:8:12 wheel, it was a small funnel. I also kneeled on the tire just before filling the funnel so as I took the pressure off it sucked the fluid in faster. BTW I took the wheels off the tractor and laid them on the floor other than that 2×4 to keep the valve stem a bit higher than the rest of the wheel. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #133 Posted January 26, 2016 Loading tires is easy with the valve stem adapter available at Tractor Supply. Hook up to a short length of garden hose connected to a drill pump (available at any hardware store) and another short length of garden hose dropped into a container of your preferred liquid. Takes about 10 minutes per tire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ferguson65 71 #134 Posted January 26, 2016 No issue matching up a belt today. Blew home from work and got it installed. All looked good so I gave it hell! Tie Rod rig job held up. Having a celebratory beer tonight rather than a forget about the day one! That's my beast! And glad to have back. 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857 horse 2,581 #135 Posted January 26, 2016 2 hours ago, Ranger13148 said: 2 hours ago, oldredrider said: Loading tires is easy with the valve stem adapter available at Tractor Supply. Hook up to a short length of garden hose connected to a drill pump (available at any hardware store) and another short length of garden hose dropped into a container of your preferred liquid. Takes about 10 minutes per tire. Took at least an hour a tire, and 6 1/2 gallons in a 23:8:12 wheel, it was a small funnel. I also kneeled on the tire just before filling the funnel so as I took the pressure off it sucked the fluid in faster. BTW I took the wheels off the tractor and laid them on the floor other than that 2×4 to keep the valve stem a bit higher than the rest of the wheel. Welp !!!!!! im gonna go LOADED,,,,,,,,best part is........im gonna bring my tires and wheels to the BIG SHOW and load them,,,,, thank=YOU Old,Red Rider,,Ranger13148 WV Hillbilly and Cleat..,,,.......Hope to see you fellas at the show....13galX8....thats over 100 lbs,,,,,that should keep me moving next winter,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Howard in Stafford VA.................. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #136 Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) The way I loaded mine took about 15 minutes for both. Removed the tires, broke one bead, poured 5 gallons of washer fluid in each, reinflated to reseat the bead, then removed and reinstalled the valve stem core with it in the 12 o'clock position to get the proper fluid level. Tires should be filled about 75% with fluid to still act relatively normal. If they're 100% full, you lose the compression the air gives and makes for a very unforgiving ride. Edited January 26, 2016 by clip 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,164 #137 Posted January 26, 2016 You do not want to fully fill the tires. If you have it above the valve stem how you going to check tire pressure with out getting the fluid into your pressure gauge??? Rim Guard (Beet Juice) says 75% fill. They have a chart which unfortunately doesn't cover our most popular WH size but gets some. Gallons to fill a tire 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clip 185 #138 Posted January 26, 2016 Pfrederi is right and reminded me of one more thing: after you've drained to below the level of the valve stem at 12 o'clock, you'll always want to check pressure afterward with the stem in the same position to avoid flooding your tire pressure gauge. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cleat 4,990 #139 Posted January 26, 2016 I actually have a gauge made for liquid filled tires from my days on the farm. Hardly ever use it though, just rotate to 12:00 as mentioned and all is good. Cleat 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,903 #140 Posted January 27, 2016 WHERE's CRAIG ? Was that you that just widened the road to two lanes and plowed me and all my neighbors in again. Oh well...520 seat time tomorrow. I think I got his license number. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 38,980 #141 Posted January 27, 2016 http://www.wheelhorseforum.com/topic/38496-filling-tires/#comment-345815 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tsmall07 49 #142 Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) On 1/24/2016 at 3:01 PM, squonk said: I always find it funny, after a big storm rolls thru the next day it's blue skies. Like it sucked all the clouds away. I haven't seen blue in weeks. It's probably because the snow filters all the particulate pollution out of the atmosphere. Edited January 27, 2016 by tsmall07 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lagersolut 613 #143 Posted January 28, 2016 22 hours ago, ekennell said: WHERE's CRAIG ? Was that you that just widened the road to two lanes and plowed me and all my neighbors in again. Oh well...520 seat time tomorrow. I think I got his license number. I work in your neighborhood delivering propane , heating oil and diesel - that lower South Eastern corner this time of year isn't easy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,903 #144 Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) Most roads are open. The Grandsons are complaining.....their schools opened today with a 2 hr delay. Edited January 28, 2016 by ekennell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
