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Removing the rear rim.

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68 Mag

02-28-2002 09:53:25




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Hi. I'm currently restoring my grandfathers 1981 Sears 8 horse rear engine riding mower. Over time, the rear tires have rotted, and need to be replaced. The rim the tire is on is probably on a splined or keyed axle, because there are no lugs. the rim has a hole in the center, and you can see the end of the axle. It has a bolt that goes through the rim and the axle. Now, I've removed the bolt, but the rim is stuck. I've coated it with 2 cans of WD-40, but it dont want to move. I've even beaten on the back side of it with a hammer. I would take the axle to a small engine place and have them fix it, but the axle wont come off until the rims are removed. My question is, is there some type of puller made for this, or how do I get these darn rims off?

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68 Mag

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68 Mag

03-01-2002 19:38:22




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 Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 02-28-2002 09:53:25  
Well, thanks guys, but I dont have acess to a torch. It looks like I'm just going to have to replace the tires with the rims still on the mower...that's gonna be a fun day...



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Bob /Ont.

03-01-2002 21:47:59




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 Re: Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 03-01-2002 19:38:22  
Probably the best move Mag. Jack her up an go for it. Clean the rims around the bead, soap if up with detergant and water. Work the tire on carefuly ( don't pinch your fingers). If you can't seat the bead, wrap a cable ratchet around the tire a few times and tighten to push the beads out to seal then inflate. I,m not going to tell you about the eather and bbq starter method:<)
Good luck Bob



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Karl Brandt

03-01-2002 16:06:34




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 Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 02-28-2002 09:53:25  
I have had this problem before,I go over to my cousins house and he gets out the torches and heats the rim on the(inside)axle side red hot & then cool it off with water,this breaks the rust free.Some times this might take a few heatings,and turning the rim on the shaft(hitting the rim on the inside with a hammer)So far this works all the time.After just repaint the inside of the rim.

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Mike B.

03-01-2002 12:57:40




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 Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 02-28-2002 09:53:25  
I believe I once went through the same thing-and gave up. I think I pried the bad tires off and pried the new tires on- with the wheels still rusted to the axel.



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Scott ks

02-28-2002 20:08:40




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 Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 02-28-2002 09:53:25  
Hi 68 Mag. These can be a real terror to get off. I belive all the methods have been used with a lot of patience and persistance (sp). If there are any holes in the rims straight across from each other I would try to build some type of puller to put some pressure on the rim. If no holes drill some (they can be welded up later and hidden) stay close to the center of the rim to avoid bending the rim put the bolt back in the axel to use as a push point. put a piece of steel long enough to span the width of the holes with some all thread and nuts on each end like long bolts tighten up the nuts evenly soak with penentrating oil and put a little pressure on the assembly and let sit tap on the plate above the axel and tighten the nuts til it moves. This is where PATIENCE comes in when it moves a little it may get tight again loosen up and knock the rim back on and lube it again. Push and pull till you get it off. Don't get carried away with pulling or you could warp the rim. These have been on a long time rust has probably made them near 1 piece. When you get them off clean up shafts and bores of rims and coat with antiseize when going back together.
Scott

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joe

02-28-2002 20:07:21




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 Re: Removing the rear rim. in reply to 68 Mag, 02-28-2002 09:53:25  
don't use wd to watery get a real penatrant ... PB-blaster it can be found at may stores including the local waly world in the automotive department. get a 2x4 about 3 feet long run it paral to the axle but outside the opisite tire get out a BFH at least a 5 punder. wack it about 5 or 50 times arfter a few wacks it will come off. you may need to have someone sit on it to keep the mower on all fours.

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