corchel1942
Member
Finally got tires dismounted annd got a good look at my hat
rims on the 45 2N. Luckily I dont think these were ever loaded
with calcium chloride, and the only bad rust was around the
stem holes, which aren't too bad. I am soaking the bolts to get
them out of the hat channel. Probably end up getting all new
bolts. I do have loose rust I can hear inside the channels, and
wondering if anyone has ever tried to clean these out.
The only way I can figure is to cut an opening in each section
between bolt holes, clean it out and spray some kind of rust
protector inside, then weld the opening back closed.
The rims are very saveable, but dont want to hear the loose
pieces every revolution of the tires.
I even thought about filling with expanding foam as an option.
Any comments or ideas welcome.
Thanks
Corey
rims on the 45 2N. Luckily I dont think these were ever loaded
with calcium chloride, and the only bad rust was around the
stem holes, which aren't too bad. I am soaking the bolts to get
them out of the hat channel. Probably end up getting all new
bolts. I do have loose rust I can hear inside the channels, and
wondering if anyone has ever tried to clean these out.
The only way I can figure is to cut an opening in each section
between bolt holes, clean it out and spray some kind of rust
protector inside, then weld the opening back closed.
The rims are very saveable, but dont want to hear the loose
pieces every revolution of the tires.
I even thought about filling with expanding foam as an option.
Any comments or ideas welcome.
Thanks
Corey