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Calcium filled tires

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Daniel

08-11-2004 08:18:45




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I need to change the valve stem as it is leaking. Can anyone give me a tid bit on how to do this without losing the liquid calcium out of the tire. So far I have all the weight off the tire, and I am trying to replace the core of the stem..

Thanks




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Snowey

08-12-2004 18:30:31




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
Daniel You may have a tube in that tire and valve stem let go . Most calcium filled tires have a tube in them so the rim will not rust out on you . Look at it close to be sure . If a tube is in it you will need a tire truck set up to replace the tube in farm tires . They will remove calcium and water brake down tire remove tube . Wash everthing put new tube mount tire replace calcium and water . Price about A$40.00 for each part brake tire from rim B$40.00 new tube C$40.00 new Calcium . Snowey

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Joe

08-12-2004 13:49:52




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
After you have finished putting the new valve stem in, it is a VERY good idea to wash the rim off with a solution of water with a few pounds of pulverized limestone in it to neutralize the acidity of the calcium in the tire. The old tractor books advised adding several pounds of pulverized lime to the water-calcium mixture being put in the tire. Joe



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buickanddeere

08-11-2004 13:44:20




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
Just out of curiousity. What type of tractor,tire size, mounted/towed equipment and the applications it's used for? So what all is happening "down east" now that the election is over? Summer is just about done here, the elk are bugling and we are measuring up for new igloos.



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txblu

08-11-2004 09:21:45




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
Remembering my chemistry classes, you're talking about SALT water. I'd do as suggested, but be extremely careful so as not to get any fluid on the tire/wheel. Then, along with the garden hose, I'd add some soap too and wash before and after putting the nut on.

Seems like once salt starts gnawing on something it never lets up.

Mark



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Allan in NE

08-11-2004 08:43:42




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
Hey Dan,

Like Paul says, set the tire stem at 12 o'clock. Slowly let the air out with the tractor jacked up. This will keep the fluid loss to a minimum.

Then, I'd replace the whole outer stem assembly with core instead of just the inner core.

They need to be replaced every dozen years or so anyway to keep from corroding and starting to leak.

Oh yeah, don't forget to air the dude back up and then hose the whole shootin' match down with your garden hose. :>)

Allan

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Daniel

08-11-2004 09:45:31




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Allan in NE, 08-11-2004 08:43:42  
Allen Paul and Mark Thanks all for your input. I have a good Idea on how to proceed without losing a lot of fluid. I did not realize that the tires had to be washed off, I will clean it off for sure. Also Allen I got a kick out of the reminder to refill the Air in the dude. Take care all
Danny from NS Canada



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paul

08-11-2004 08:23:36




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 Re: Calcium filled tires in reply to Daniel, 08-11-2004 08:18:45  
Jack up the tire (as you have done) and rotate the stem to the 12 o'clock position. This is about how full your tire should be, so while a little may dribble out, you should not loose much CC.

Be prepared to flush off the dribbles right away, and you should be good to go.

Rarely a tire is filled to 90%, but that is really hard on the tire, 75% (to the valve stem when at 12:00) is the best fill level, so you should be ok with this.

--->Paul

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