How to Power Adjust Rims w/ Bridle Clamps?

Bud589 · May 24, 2023

I finally broke down and bought a tractor. It was too wide to haul
with my setup and I ended up paying a rollback to deliver it. Id like
to spin the wheels in so I can haul it if I need to. It has 5 rails and
bridle clamps. Ive taken the rail stops off and lubed everything. It
doesnt have cam bolts or jack bolts. The wheels arent budging.
Am I missing something?

Dieseltech · May 24, 2023

Loosen ALL FIVE clamp nuts 4-5 turns each, the rail clamps need hit so they can slide up the tapered rim so the wheel can then slide on the rails. I use a hammer to knock them loose. Just removing the stops is not enough.

Bud589 · May 24, 2023

That would be it. I loosened them all two turns and no hammer hits. Ill give it a shot. I appreciate it

Bob Bancroft · May 24, 2023

Just don't take the nuts all the way off. A flying clamp could be deadly. A little lube might be in order also.

KCTractors · May 24, 2023

You use the tractor power to spin them in or out by applying the brake on the opposite side that you want to spin in or out. Put the tractor in reverse or lowest forward gear to move them one way or the other.

Dan in North Houston · May 24, 2023

On our old Massey Ferguson 135, it also helped to pop the clutch briefly rather than ease it out. It might take several pops to move it all the way.

MF#1 · May 24, 2023

Nice looking tractor! We use to spin our Masseys out twice each year for hill-side mowing. It helps to be on gravel or grass that you don't mind tearing up. The Operator's Manual for our Masseys gave the procedure, don't know about Olivers. Would recommend loosening one side at a time and adjusting it then re-tighten and do the other side. You adjust one in forward gear and the other in reverse, from your pic it appears the driver's right side in forward and left side in reverse. You can also jack up one side and do it manually but it can cause some swearing and/or sore muscles. If you only have one good brake there is another method using a tree, post back if you need that info, can get exciting. Take your time, you'll be fine.

showcrop · May 24, 2023

(quoted from post at 09:15:55 05/24/23) Loosen ALL FIVE clamp nuts 4-5 turns each, the rail clamps need hit so they can slide up the tapered rim so the wheel can then slide on the rails. I use a hammer to knock them loose. Just removing the stops is not enough.

Good explanation! I haven't done it in probably 25 years.

Traditional Farmer · May 24, 2023

Great tractor,I have two of them.Good power easy on fuel.With those style rail lugs I loosen the lugs, jack the wheel up and spin it.

Leroy · May 24, 2023

I had those spin out wheels for years and never heard the name brindle clamp. Easy to change, Did that a few times per year,

hd6gtom · May 25, 2023

The left rear rim has a stop bolted to the rail. That's got to come off. It looks like those rims and centers came off a series 4 D17 Allis Chalmers.

Bud589 · May 28, 2023

Worked like a charm. It was almost too easy. I just didnt loosen them enough, the sonic test with a BFH definitely helped. Got em spun in and torqued back with no issues. Thatll be nice adjusting for plowing and tilling vs. bush hogging. My youngest sure did love to take it for a short ride. Thanks!

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