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What is the best way to mount a rear wheel weight

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Ramon from NC

08-24-2004 19:16:18




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So I was just trying to man-handle mounting a 150lb wheel weight onto my Farmall 100 and I smashed my hand quite elegantly. So I know there must be a better way (besides getting a second person to help, which was my first mistake). Any suggestions?




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Wardner

08-25-2004 12:38:47




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Ramon from NC, 08-24-2004 19:16:18  
I use a spacer made from several pieces of channel and plate. The spacer sits on the axle and the wheel weight rests on the spacer. The wheel and wheel weight(s) are perfectly aligned and the bolts go in without a problem. This is a no pain and low stress operation.



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Brown Dirt Cowboy

08-25-2004 09:04:46




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Ramon from NC, 08-24-2004 19:16:18  
Since I don't want to work that hard I bought the 2 piece weights. I lucked into a bunch of 2 piece weights at a sale recently,4 sets for each side a total of 16 halves for $105. Just had to bring them home. Tom



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Paul in Mich

08-25-2004 14:11:54




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Brown Dirt Cowboy, 08-25-2004 09:04:46  
Cowboy, I have yet to see a set of 2 piece weights for a 100 or that type tractor. I know 2 piece weights will fit H's and M's, but any weight I have seen for the offset Farmalls have all been one piece. They also present a different challenge in mounting as the dish is concave and one usually has to have them fairly well ligned up to mount them without straining ones milk. I have always used the same method as suggested by Hugh MacKay. the 5/8 round stock aligns the holes, and also acts as leverage. This allows one man to mount the weights with less effort than trying to lift the total weight and wrestle it into position to insert the bolts.

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Brown Dirt Cowboy

08-26-2004 10:01:26




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Paul in Mich, 08-25-2004 14:11:54  
Paul in Mich. I got these 2 piece weights for my '39 M. I have the 1 piece weights for my A and B and I know they are some heavy little SOB's. I got that stack of weights for $105. Have a good day. Tom



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GooseCreek Farms

08-25-2004 03:26:20




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Ramon from NC, 08-24-2004 19:16:18  
I park the tractor under my barn beam. I put a small clevis in one of the outside holes on the weight and use a come-along to lift the weight to the approximate height on the wheel. I then jack up the rear wheel at the draw bar. Using a 5/8 rod I align the weight to the wheel by turning the wheel as required. I then push the weight onto the wheel and again turn the wheel to align and start the first bolt. You may have to turn the wheel to aid in the alignment of the remaining three bolts.

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Hugh MacKay

08-24-2004 20:03:05




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Ramon from NC, 08-24-2004 19:16:18  
Ramon: Turn the wheel so one of the mounting holes are top dead center. Place a piece of 5/8" bar through one of holes in the wheel weight. Pick it up and slide the bar into the hole at top dead center on wheel. You can then slide it in and install the other 3 bolts.



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Kendall

08-25-2004 13:00:39




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Hugh MacKay, 08-24-2004 20:03:05  
Thats close to what I once heard about getting a bolt of the same size at the one that holds the weight on, except a few inches longer, cut off the head, hand thread it in, hoist the weight up to the bolt, slide it on, bolt other holes, undo your "mounting bolt" and finish off with regular bolt.
get-r-done!



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The Red

08-25-2004 09:21:06




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 Re: What is the best way to mount a rear wheel wei in reply to Hugh MacKay, 08-24-2004 20:03:05  
Excellent tip Hugh. I will give that a try since I am removing the weights on Old Raceway M to move the hubs in. Couldn't get my 3/4" socket and break bar on the 2 outside axle clamp bolts with the weight in the way.



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Dick Davis

08-25-2004 03:32:49




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 Brother in law Mother in law in reply to Hugh MacKay, 08-24-2004 20:03:05  
nuf said



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