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WD rear wheel corrosion

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Don Tomlinson

03-12-2000 18:05:44




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One of the rear wheels of my WD is showing considerable rust around the valve. I've been told a patch can be welded on the inside of these wheels saving the cost of a new one. Does anyone have any knowledge if this repair is feasible and/or whom I should contact to have it done?




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Rick in NC

03-14-2000 05:19:23




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 Re: WD rear wheel corrosion in reply to Don Tomlinson, 03-12-2000 18:05:44  
Don,

I had the same problem with my Model B. When I took the tire off the rim, I found that the salt solution in the tire had leaked and corroded the inside of the rim so badly that it had eaten small holes through the rim and had badly corroded around the valve stem hole.

I had the rim sandblasted and repaired the holes in the rim with J-B Weld. I put a piece of tape on the outside of the rim and filled the holes with J-B Weld on the inside. I then sanded the filler until smooth and primed and painted the inside of the rims with two coats of gloss enamel so that there would be nothing to snag the new tube.

I did not have the salt solution put back in the tires because I will not be using the tractor to plow, etc., only to run a rotary and finish mower.

The rims look new, and I have had no problem with punctured tubes or the J-B Weld coming off the rims. It appears to be a permanent solution in my case.

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Brian G.

03-14-2000 07:05:26




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 Re: Re: WD rear wheel corrosion in reply to Rick in NC, 03-14-2000 05:19:23  
I repaired a WD wheel a few years back that had a hole almost big enuf to put your fist thru where the valve stem hole was originally. I used your standard fibreglass resin repair material. I started out with a layer on the outside, put a steel washer where the valve stem was to come thru, and then put several more layers inside. I tried to shape the fibreglass to the original shape of the rim. After everything was cured, I drilled a hole thru the fibreglass and the washer. I made sure everything was as clean as possible where the fibreglass lapped over the metal before I started. I got rid of all the loose rust and then painted the inside of the wheel with Rust-O-Leum rusty-metal primer. It's not show quality, but it's been serving me well for over 5 years. My brother fixed one that was even worse by cutting out the rusted section and welding in a not so rusted section from another bad wheel. He then drilled a hole for the valve stem. As everyone else says, you have to make sure the inside of the rim is smooth so the tube won't wear.

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Brian G.

03-14-2000 07:04:49




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 Re: Re: WD rear wheel corrosion in reply to Rick in NC, 03-14-2000 05:19:23  
I repaired a WD wheel a few years back that had a hole almost big enuf to put your fist thru where the valve stem hole was originally. I used your standard fibreglass resin repair material. I started out with a layer on the outside, put a steel washer where the valve stem was to come thru, and then put several more layers inside. I tried to shape the fibreglass to the original shape of the rim. After everything was cured, I drilled a hole thru the fibreglass and the washer. I made sure everything was as clean as possible where the fibreglass lapped over the metal before I started. I got rid of all the loose rust and then painted the inside of the wheel with Rust-O-Leum rusty-metal primer. It's not show quality, but it's been serving me well for over 5 years. My brother fixed one that was even worse by cutting out the rusted section and welding in a not so rusted section from another bad wheel. He then drilled a hole for the valve stem. As everyone else says, you have to make sure the inside of the rim is smooth so the tube won't wear.

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Phil Snow

03-13-2000 03:43:48




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 Re: WD rear wheel corrosion in reply to Don Tomlinson, 03-12-2000 18:05:44  
Repair is relitively simply. Weld a thin plate over the rusted valve stem area and grind the edges smooth.Important to have no rough edges to nick the tube. Drill another hole for valve stem in another location on rim where little corrosion has taken place.Important to inspect and clean entire inside rim for sharp edges etc. The rim may be too far gone when you see the inside.
Phil



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