G-MAN
11-08-2003 11:04:19
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Re: Can you weld a cracked wheel? in reply to 2510 Guy, 11-07-2003 21:03:15
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I totally agree with WTW on this one. Even considering repairing the wheel is absurd if it is in fact the F1500R wheel center, as they are nearly as common as dirt in most areas, and MORE common than dirt in the rockier areas of the country. A complete list of potential donor tractors for that wheel center is as follows: 50, 60, 70, 70D, 520/530, 620/630, 720/730, 720D/730D, 2510, 3010, 4010, 2520, 3020, 4020 and 4030. Like WTW said, the only differences are the wedges, so just use yours. Most salvage yards will probably all but GIVE you one, as they aren't often replaced and clutter up the yard, along with other low-volume parts such as trans and rear end housings, axles and the like. They'll probably even cut off the entire axle for you to avoid the hassle of removing the wheel at the yard, which will allow you to really wail on it at home. I'd soak it good with penetrating oil and let her soak. I also wouldn't be too worried about running the tractor the way it is. It may have been cracked for years with no problems. I've seen tractors run with loose wedges, broken wedges, loose bolts, broken centers, loose weights and just about every other wheel-related failure you can think of, and have yet to see them damage an axle yet. I've seen several axles snapped off clean, but that's another issue. Good luck with the wheel.
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