HappyHillbilly 86 #1 Posted March 17, 2019 Hey, folks! One of my front wheels sat with a flat tire for years and part of the rim is corroded. Is this rim salvageable for a restore of the tractor? If so - how? What do I need to do? As for the inside, sealing area, there's one place that looks like it will need a bit of work to get a good seal for a tubeless tire. The bearings appear to be in good shape. As always, thank you for your time & consideration. Later! Mike 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #2 Posted March 17, 2019 Clean it up paint it and use a tube 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #3 Posted March 17, 2019 2 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Clean it up paint it and use a tube Thanks. Yeah, I don’t have much of a problem doing that - my main concern is how to cosmetically repair that corroded area which will be visible with a tire on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #5 Posted March 17, 2019 I don't do cosmetics my horses each have their work 2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #6 Posted March 17, 2019 You could build up the damaged area with a simple two part epoxy. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #7 Posted March 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: You could build up the damaged area with a simple two part epoxy. You recommend epoxy vs jb weld? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #8 Posted March 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, AMC RULES said: You could build up the damaged area with a simple two part epoxy. That should work but you would have to be real careful remounting tire to be sure you didn't use the tire irons against that part of the wheel 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,549 #9 Posted March 17, 2019 Ask @meadowfield and his son what a repairable wheel looks like. They practically had a bolt pattern, if I recall correctly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #10 Posted March 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, HappyHillbilly said: You recommend epoxy vs jb weld? Only because I've had great results replacing lost material using this stuff... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #12 Posted March 17, 2019 “I see,” says the dumb man. I was thinkin’ of the clear Loctite type of epoxy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,549 #13 Posted March 17, 2019 3 minutes ago, HappyHillbilly said: “I see,” says the dumb man. I was thinkin’ of the clear Loctite type of epoxy. We learn new stuff every day! The best part of being a knuckle dragger is that I have lots left to learn 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,941 #14 Posted March 17, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Pc+7+epoxy+repairs 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #15 Posted March 17, 2019 42 minutes ago, pfrederi said: Clean it up paint it and use a tube 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,981 #16 Posted March 17, 2019 I think JB Weld being two part mix "is" epoxy.... 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #17 Posted March 17, 2019 Just now, roadapples said: I think JB Weld being two part mix "is" epoxy.... It is, but for some reason over the last several years whenever “epoxy” is mentioned I think of the clear stuff. PC7 has been ordered. Will be here Tuesday. Oh - thanks for the video & other YouTube videos links. Impressive. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
classiccat 548 #18 Posted March 17, 2019 (edited) I was able to get a bead to seat on This old, crusty wheel to seal using JB-Weld / sanding / paint: No tube, no seam sealer and so far no leaks. Edited March 17, 2019 by classiccat 4 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pfrederi 17,128 #19 Posted March 17, 2019 5 minutes ago, classiccat said: was able to get a bead to seat on his old, crusty wheel to seal using JB-Weld / sanding / paint: No tube, no seam sealer and so far no leaks. Very nice work and outcome...Tube would have been a lot less work 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #20 Posted March 17, 2019 1 hour ago, classiccat said: I was able to get a bead to seat on This old, crusty wheel to seal using JB-Weld / sanding / paint: No tube, no seam sealer and so far no leaks. Nice job! PM me your address - I’ve got two for you to do. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 26,501 #21 Posted March 18, 2019 Almost any thing can be saved. I was able save this rim by doing some "noodle welding" with a wire feed welder followed by a lot of grinding. 4 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #22 Posted March 18, 2019 For the edge of the rim you may want to braze it, the brass can be filed and sanded to the correct shape and will be strong enough to allay fears of damaging it while mounting the tire. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 6,762 #23 Posted March 18, 2019 2 hours ago, 953 nut said: For the edge of the rim you may want to braze it, the brass can be filed and sanded to the correct shape and will be strong enough to allay fears of damaging it while mounting the tire. I thought that right away, but then the epoxy fans offered the easy way. I would glass bead the area to remove absolutely all rust and foreign matter and braze. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 59,549 #24 Posted March 18, 2019 Here’s the post on wheel repair I was talking about... The entire build is a work of art, worth the read from start to finish. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HappyHillbilly 86 #25 Posted March 18, 2019 16 hours ago, Achto said: Almost any thing can be saved. I was able save this rim by doing some "noodle welding" with a wire feed welder followed by a lot of grinding. Nice work! Those holes were in a bad place and you did a great job. 7 hours ago, 953 nut said: For the edge of the rim you may want to braze it, the brass can be filed and sanded to the correct shape and will be strong enough to allay fears of damaging it while mounting the tire. Thanks, Richard. I agree that some type of welding would be best overall. That way it's done right and less likely to cause anyone else trouble years down the road. I'll have to see if I can find anyone around here that can do it. They teach welding at a nearby community college.... 5 hours ago, lynnmor said: I thought that right away, but then the epoxy fans offered the easy way. I would glass bead the area to remove absolutely all rust and foreign matter and braze. Thanks, "lynnmor". Agreed. 5 hours ago, pullstart said: Here’s the post on wheel repair I was talking about... The entire build is a work of art, worth the read from start to finish. Thanks for taking the time to find that thread, "pullstart". I read all of the first page & will go back to read the rest. While I'm thinking about it - This one wheel was missing a shim. I haven't taken the other wheel off yet but I'm betting it will most likely need some hardware, too. Where can I find shims & washers for these? I was gonna call Lincoln today but haven't gotten around to it yet as I'm waiting to see what other parts I need to make just one order. As always - much obliged! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
