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Brandon P. Webe
04-24-2006 16:59:10
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Here's the readers digest version. I came into possession of a model B about a year ago (actually, a C trans & engine that was bastardized with a B front end and tires). The engine was stuck, rusted up. I finally got around to playing "whack a piston" with it, cleaned up the cylinders, valves, & everything else. Put it all back together, have 110psi on 3 cylinders, 85-90 on the other (had to do some major valve work on that one, so I'm surprised it's that good). She fired right off, just burns a little oil, and runs very well. The problem is that one rear rim is shot...rusted, corroded badly and has been welded on many times over the years. The tire on it is a 10-24, the original size as far as I know, and is rotted too. The other rim is good, but with a 11-24 tire that is good, but not great. The only dealer around that has anything, sells "new" rims that are a direct bolt on to the hub, no beads and clamps. They want around $100 for the rim and $140 each for new 10-24 tires, or $175 for a new 11-24. Is that a fair price for the rim? Does anyone have any experience w/ that type of bolt on rim? Does anyone know of any "used" rims in the SW Michigan area for a B? Can I get away w/ mixing a 10-24 & 11-24 tire or should I match them? If so, is the 11-24 too big, or should I stick w/ the 10-24? Keep in mind that if/when I get around to paying for the tractor, it'll be $500, plus it includes a 5' brush hog. I'm assuming the tractor will run for some time to come, but don't want to get too much invested in this thing just yet. Any thoughts/ideas are greatly appreciated. You guys are the best resource I've found for my little project!
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