Posted by MarkB_MI on July 30, 2020 at 03:13:59 from (174.230.9.63):
In Reply to: Leaking axle seals posted by fnkfab on July 29, 2020 at 14:29:17:
A leaking seal is an indication that a bearing is loose. I'm not familiar with your tractor, so I have no idea how difficult (or expensive) it will be to replace the wheel bearings. My tractor (Ford 4000 row crop) has roller bearings that can be tightened by removing shims, but that's not typical.
Loaded tires can be handled fairly safely with a "cherry picker" engine hoist. Whether or not you want to take your tires and wheels in for replacement at this time is your call; but unless you have a tire shop close enough to drive the tractor to you'll probably be pulling them off again if you don't replace your tires now. Another option: most ag tire shops have trucks that will come and service your tires on-site, if you're willing to pay for that service.
Due to the age of your tractor and because it has ballasted tires, there's a good chance the wheel rims are shot. Inspect the area around the tube stem for rust; if it's more than just surface rust the rims will probably have to be replaced. When I replaced the tires on my tractor, I just bought new tires on new rims and had the tire shop ballast them; I brought the mounted tires home on my trailer. After replacing the old tires and rims, it was another project disposing of them.
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