H Rim mounting

Anonymous-0 · Oct 12, 2008

What is the best way to mount the rims to the cast wheels with the least amount of scratching?
My plan is to lay the tire and rim assembly on the floor and use my engine hoist to lower the cast wheel with clamps attached onto it. The hoist can descend at a very slow creep and I figure I can guide things quite easily this way. I have alot of hands available to help me with mounting the rim/wheel assemblies to the axles so I'm not too worried about that part of it.

CNKS · Oct 12, 2008

If you have a lot of help that will work, but even with help you will find it easier to mount the cast center first. I work alone, and have the cast center on the tractor, then move the rim and mounted tire with an engine hoist. The drop center rims are easy to mount. You have to work to avoid scratches with the double bevel rim on the 460, etc. Clearance is much less.

Zach Bouchard · Oct 12, 2008

that is what I did with my M, but we had a couple people lift the hub and lower it down, an engine hoist would give more control.

FarmOliver · Oct 12, 2008

I agree with CNKS. Once the cast center is on, it's easier (in my opinion) to jack the hub up to the right height and just slide the rim in there.

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