Calcium Filled Tires

Posted by Glen, Ontario, Canada on June 22, 2001 at 19:29:41 from (209.90.134.125):

I have a question concerning calcium filled tires.

My “new” working Massey Ferguson 35 has a soft right rear tire. The rim shows a fair bit of corrosion near the valve stem. When I went to add a little air the screw portion of the stem broke off (just above the “guts” of the valve) in my hand. The copper / brass was very corroded. There appears to be some type of larger diameter screwed fitting (same on the left side) just below the portion of the stem that has failed.

I assume that the tires have calcium in them.

Can I get an appropriate new fitting at my local tire dealer and support the rear of the tractor while making a fitting change? I have not had to dell with calcium before and I have not seen this type of fitting before but assume that it just screws in.

Are there any special precautions I should be taking?

Comments and suggestions welcomed.

Glen, Ontario, Canada

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