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50's 8N Has water in the tires?

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Dane Connell

03-20-2000 21:10:27




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My ailing Dad has a 50's 8N. The tires were low the other day, and when I placed a pump to the valve and depressed the core, WATER CAME OUT!!!!

Pumping some air in resulted in our hearing alot of bubbles...

Ok, what's up and how do I fix it? Both tires are low, Dad's not up to any of this any longer, and I think the tractor (as well as mowing the fields) are now my concern.

Thanks in advance to all.

Dane Connell

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pat

03-27-2000 15:49:17




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
I have not read all the followups but putting water in tractor tires was a common way to add weight. I think it was supposed to be a mixture of water/glycol or something so it did not freeze.

As a kid we had a Int Super C and M with water in the tires and I think the John Deere R had it as well.



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raytasch

03-21-2000 11:42:22




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
Dane, No one offered the advice on how to fill the tires with air if they are low. Run the wheel around to where the valve is at the 12 O'clock position and you can fill the tires with air to obtain the desired inflation. Remember, these tires do not carry much pressure. Why not leave the liquid in the tire, at least 'till you get familiar with the unit. Someone put it there for a reason. JM2CW, ray

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mikie

03-21-2000 13:27:42




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 Re: Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to raytasch, 03-21-2000 11:42:22  
thats what I said.. "to fill with air normally"



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mikie

03-21-2000 06:56:14




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
nothing is wrong, If it's calcium cloride mix as it probably is, keep it off your shoes, hands,clothes and eyes. Its a really caustic salt solution. It will eat the rim and other metal it touches. wash it off the tractor immedatly. roll the stem to the top when you add air normally, there is no water up there. If the tire is that full as to have no air space, just wear safty glasses and be careful!!

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AL@NC

03-21-2000 05:11:30




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
Your local auto or tractor store should have an adapter that will screw onto your garden hose and then on to your valve stem to put water in the tires. Remove the tire valve first. From there on its like pouring sand out of a boot.



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Russ in SoCal

03-20-2000 21:53:45




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
My 8N has a solution in the rear tires because of the loader that's on it. One of the first things I did was pull a tire to check the brake shoes. (Head was up and locked.) Rolled it back and flopped it down. Brakes good but wet with oil. OK. Put it back together till I get a manual and change some seals. Walk back to tire, grasp firmly and lift. Not smart as masked men have carved on my back twice before, but what's a little ol' tire? After checking the bottom of my pants leg for pieces of my anatomy, I got an eight foot pole and levered it up. Lesson learned.

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Colin (WI)

03-20-2000 21:28:19




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 Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Dane Connell, 03-20-2000 21:10:27  
Bummer...must be a blown head gasket. OK, seriously, before anyone pulls your chain, tires are sometimes weighted with liquid for improved stability and traction. Usually a salt or antifreeze mix is used where the tractor is subject to freezing. A search of the archives should turn up plenty of discussion on how to fill, etc. If you've just stumbled onto this board, welcome, and take a look around. There's a wealth of info here and always someone to answer any question. I've learned a lot about how to care for my 2N and Jubilee from folks here who are just plain helpful. You'll enjoy participating. Guaranteed.

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Adrian Monfils

03-11-2003 16:53:17




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 Re: Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Colin (WI), 03-20-2000 21:28:19  
Is removing solution a job that can be done by yourself, or is it a job for a tractor service garage? If I can, I would sure appreciate some ideas. Also iseas on filling the tires would be appreciated. Thank you. There is something about doing it by oneself that feels good, also saving $ is kind of the name of the game.



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Gerry

03-21-2000 19:10:09




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 Re: Re: 50's 8N Has water in the tires? in reply to Colin (WI), 03-20-2000 21:28:19  
We've always added a calcium chloride solution to the rear tires of tractors. My 8N has this salt solution in rear tires to prevent freezing in winter. This adds extra weight to the tractor. If the vave is at the top of the rim, you can add air to the tire. Check for water leaks along rim, or at valve, which would indicate hole in tube.



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