1952 8N & rear wheel oozing

sfurn52 · Aug 1, 2010

Can't be good.

Fluid filled tires -- filled when I got it 10+ years ago - I never messed with them.

Went to mow after being away from the tractor for 6 weeks & I spied a few drops of water that have oozed through the right metal rim.

That rim is showing surface rust in addition to the water spots.

I assume that the fluid is likely calciulm chloride & I assume that it eats metal fast. I am also guessing it may have been leaking for a while but I've never noticed any signs before this.

I didn't notice any weakened places on the rim but I didn't exactly beat on it because I am having from 700 to 1,000 people at our place next week-end & I simply have to get a couple fields mowed for parking -- so I crossed my fingers & mowed for 2+ hours with no problems -- BTW -- the wheel was bone dry when I was done.

BTW - the right brake isn't braking much either.....

Anybody got any suggestions? I won't have time this week to do anything but get ready for the coming people -- but I'd like to get an action plan in my mind.

Thanks ----

Bruce (VA) · Aug 1, 2010

" I assume that the fluid is likely calciulm chloride & I assume that it eats metal fast."

The assumption about eating metal fast is correct, but it's no telling what's in it. Depends on where you live & what was available at the time.

If you're in FL, it might be water. If the PO was concerned about leaks, it could be RV anti-freeze or beet juice. And, if you buy a ticket, you could win the lottery. Chances are it's calcium chloride because that's cheap & commonly used. Stick your finger in it & see if it's salty.

Keep cutting & enjoy the party. When you get the time, drain it somewhere you never want grass to grow again, pull the tire off & check the rim for damage.
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sfurn52 · Aug 1, 2010

(quoted from post at 01:34:27 08/02/10) " I assume that the fluid is likely calciulm chloride & I assume that it eats metal fast."

The assumption about eating metal fast is correct, but it's no telling what's in it. Depends on where you live & what was available at the time.

If you're in FL, it might be water. If the PO was concerned about leaks, it could be RV anti-freeze or beet juice. And, if you buy a ticket, you could win the lottery. Chances are it's calcium chloride because that's cheap & commonly used. Stick your finger in it & see if it's salty.

Keep cutting & enjoy the party. When you get the time, drain it somewhere you never want grass to grow again, pull the tire off & check the rim for damage.
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Thanks --- Northern Indiana -- the previous owner passed away before I bought it from heirs & they knew zero about the tractor's past.

Having no tools for that kind of tire removal -- I think I'll "lean" on my sister's boyfriend - who happens to own a tire shop!

But I do appreciate the hope you give me & I'll keep my fingers crossed.

If I need a new rim -- any suggestions?

Steve

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