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Randy

08-28-2003 14:14:49

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Hi everyone, I am finally the proud owner of a 1952 Ford 8N. Thanks to my wife, my dream of many years has come true. Now for the questions. I am relatively new to the big ford tractor scene so please bear with my studidity, but I guess we have to start somewhere. My 8N is going to need work done on the rear axle. I will need to replace the bearing and wheel hub because it is worn out. My neighborhood friend and mechanic will help me do the job. One question though, how do I get the rear wheel that has a wheel weight on it and is loaded with calcium off of the tractor SAFELY? I have a good 3 ton jack to lift up the tractor but I think the wheel might be a bit heavy for us to lift off and on. Any ideas or tricks as to how to go about this? ANY help is GREATLY appreciated.Thanks....Randy

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souNdguy

08-28-2003 21:16:24

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Re: wheels off in reply to Randy, 08-28-2003 14:14:49

Just like everyone else said.. but I'll add one thing.. chok all the tires and set the parking brake. I just got done changing a partially loaded tire on my 8n.. it was a bear for me to do alone ( I'm 150# ).. but I got it done.

Leverage from a couple tire spoons helped too.. for replacing it. Tractor jack was a nice thing to have too.

Soundguy

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Oklahomatractorrebuilder

08-28-2003 19:38:44

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Re: wheels off in reply to Randy, 08-28-2003 14:14:49

The best way is to build you a tire dolly. Use steel casters that do not swivel on each corner ( about 4 inch), make frame out of 3 x 3 x 1/4 angle ( we made ours 36 inch wide and 24 inch deep with a back section 48 inch tall). Jack tire and wheel up then lower jack till weight is on the dolly, use a come along or chain to hold wheel to dolly and unbolt the whole unit. Roll dolly straight back from tractor. Works great and is safe for 1 person to work on rear wheels or axles. We have removed tires as large as 30.5 x 42 with ours. Tim

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Bob - MI

08-28-2003 19:30:28

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Re: wheels off in reply to Randy, 08-28-2003 14:14:49

I have pulled the loaded wheel on my 2N myself. Removed all but one lug nut, that one loosened almost off. Jacked the tractor just enough to clear the wheel off the ground, (1/4"), and walked the wheel to the end of the studs. Took last nut off and carefully walked the tire back and forth and leaned it up against the barn wall. Had the tractor close to the wall so I didn't have to go far. Once at the wall I rolled the tire out of the way. Reversed procedure to install. Don't let it tip too far and don't get in the way if it falls. If you have help it will be a lot easier.

I have 2 daughters, wife and female dog and cat. I do most of the mechanical stuff myself.

Be careful, tire goes around 500# loaded.

Welcome to the N board.

Good luck

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Larry 8N75381

08-28-2003 16:53:52

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Re: wheels off in reply to Randy, 08-28-2003 14:14:49

You need;
1. a second tractor
2. a boom pole
3. a come-a-long
4. appropiate length chain

As far as I am concerned that is the ONLY way to handle filled rears with wheel weights. AND that was a chore for my Ford 3000!!

I have done filled rears alone - and I weigh only 140# - VERY carefully. Still had one get away from me, and like Steve said, LET IT FALL and get OUT of the way!!

Note; this is one of the "chores" that you can use to "justify" another tractor. :-)

Regards,
Larry

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Steve IA

08-28-2003 14:20:26

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Re: wheels off in reply to Randy, 08-28-2003 14:14:49

Loosen the lug nuts then lift the tractor just barely to take the weight off the wheel but not lift it. Remove the nuts leaving the lug bolts in the center of each wheel hole. Wiggle-walk the tire away from the hub until it's clear of the hub and tractor. Be very careful and if the wheel starts to fall, just get out of the way. Reverse to reinstall. No need to ever lift a wheel. Good luck. Steve 8N 169302.

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Buckeye Fan

08-28-2003 15:05:56

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Re: Re: wheels off in reply to Steve IA, 08-28-2003 14:20:26

Try to do all this on level ground and position the tractor so that you have something close to lean the tire against, try not to let the tire lean past center at any time. I have done mine by myself but it is not an easy chore. Loaded tires are some serious weight for one person to handle. Best to have some help. Buckeye.

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