08-26-2016, 09:17 PM | #76 |
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Man, these tires are bee-atch to mount, even with the tire changer. The problem seems to be the nearly 50 year old rims. The edges are straight, not rolled, and there isn't much of a drop center, so the tire is fighting me the entire time. At least I have two mounted. These took just a tad over an hour which is better than two nights with no success.
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08-27-2016, 01:04 PM | #77 |
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Can you find cheap replacement rims that would be easier?
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08-27-2016, 03:35 PM | #78 |
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If I have no luck this weekend, that will be the next the step. I can check where I've been getting the mini bike stuff.
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08-27-2016, 06:53 PM | #79 |
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I bet TSC has them.
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08-27-2016, 07:03 PM | #80 |
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Probably northern tool and harbour freight as well .
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08-27-2016, 07:21 PM | #81 |
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No need, I got the little jerks mounted. I really want to call them something else, though.
I don't think new front wheels would have been much of a problem. 5" X 4" with a 5/8" bore. The rears, though, would probably be a problem. 6" X 5" running on a 7/8" live axle. But as I was finally successful, I don't need to worry about it now.
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08-29-2016, 10:57 AM | #82 |
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We like pics of shiny new tires.
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08-29-2016, 02:02 PM | #83 |
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I don't do shiny, but they are new. Pics this evening.
The front ones were the PITA to mount and the easiest to fill. The rears were just the opposite. One needed the 'Ether Method' to seat, nothing worked on the other one until I unmounted the tire and attacked the rim, again, with an 80gr Roloc. I missed a couple spots on the rim that allow the tire to slide up to seal. Once I got that bit of rust off, the tire pumped right up. I went through six t-shirts between Friday and Sunday evenings. They were pretty icky.
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Yes , after I mounting mine, you would have thought it was WrestleMania .you get your feet, hands knees, and elbows in on the job.
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08-29-2016, 03:11 PM | #85 |
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Nothing like an explosion to get a job done, thats what I always say LOL
'Chicken fur' Never heard that one before, I like it.
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08-29-2016, 03:47 PM | #86 |
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My arm smoked a bit yesterday, too.
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08-30-2016, 10:24 AM | #88 |
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Do the front rims use bearings?
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08-30-2016, 11:08 AM | #89 |
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Cast iron bushings. I bored them out and pressed in bronze sleeves.
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08-30-2016, 03:04 PM | #90 |
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That should last a good long time. What's next on the project?
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