Got a suggestion for you. Block up both rear tires so they are level and clear of the ground. Turn both valve stems to the top. Let out the air and remove both Schrader valves. Run a suitable piece of tubing from one valve stem to the other. Then rotate both wheels down until beet juice equilzes between the wheels. No need to buy extra beet juice. Once wheels equilze they will have a bit less than original. I did this on my 85 hp Kubota.
Hello Sandy, I use to work at a Kioti dealer as a mechanic. Yes you can still fill with rim guard with the smaller stem, it just doesn’t fill or drain as quickly is the only difference with the smaller. Looks like a stem that will work well and maybe have some side to side give with the rubber grommet having rubber on both sides of the rim.
I haven't watched this video yet, but I saw the preview of it. I happened to realize that I forgot to tell you that the stem screws out of the piece in the wheel. I thought that you had broken the whole stem off. My bad. At least through the help of this channel, you were able to get the advice needed to get it fixed. You were very lucky indeed. The cost was minimal, and the fix was fairly easy. I'm glad you got it fixed. That tractor is very essential for your operation. Good luck!
When I used to do these tractor tires and fluid, it was to be loaded,I had a small adapter for regular size stems. The answer is yes, you can put fluid back in the tire. The internal valve core is removed first. Again! Good luck!
Kudos to you Sandy for remaining calm and going the extra mile to find a better fix! 🤗 I hope it ends up one and done🙏, but if you have a spare fixit valve you can do another temporary fix till you can get the tractor out of the bush and to a tire shop. I appreciate the reminder that ingenious solutions are out there 👍🤗
That valve will last about as long as a regular one. I used a few before and never experienced any leaks or degradation of any kind. Glad you got it fixed. I would not think you lost enough liquid to bother trying to top it off. Nice work!
That could definitely come in handy! I’ll add one to the tool box! Yes you can fill through that valve with liquid but I think you’ll be fine where it is.
Some times the smallest "wins" are the best ones! Great find on the emergency tire stem! Looks like something that outta be added to more glove boxes or shops for the "oh crap" moments!
For future reference you should consider mounting your own valve guard.If you weld a half-moon piece of steel around the valve stem it should save you from future headaches.
I saw how handy the Colby emergency valve stems could be on one of those off road recovery videos a few years ago. I gave my three boys (all grown men) those valves as stocking stuffers at Christmas! They have not had to use them (thankfully), but they have them in their trucks if they need them. For your low speed application I would think you should be fine long term. Not sure about the corrosive effect of beet juice, but others in the comments seem to think it will be ok. Good luck, and thanks!
Thanks for showing these, I'm going to order one to keep in my tractors tool box as well. I will watch for the update to see how long they last, but they look like they would be great for times like these when you need to get it out of the woods, and somewhere with the stuff to work on it
Oh geez Sandy, I wish I was more mechanically minded to be able to help you. Tough gig for sure, especially given today's Weather alert saying more snow is coming. Stay positive my friend!
Amazing... I sure hope you're not beating yourself up over your reaction to the emergency as it happened. You were a lot more calm and resourceful than most people would have been in that situation, AND you held on to your camera at the same time. What a legend. Good on ya, man.
Glad that you were able to get that valve stem fixed. Not all the valve stems are compatible with the beet juice. You might try contacting the manufacturer to see if this one is. If it isn't, it will start to leak eventually. Beet juice has gotten a bad rap with some people because the dealer didn't change to a valve stem that would work with it when loading the tire up. Thanks for the video
Great fixed! I had the same problem on my trailer - but my replacement stem had to be mounted from the inside - but it wasnt to difficult to push the tire from the rim, and insert the stem. it can get tricky to get the tire back into position on the rim without unmounting the complete wheel, but its possible.
I'm hoping I can avoid another valve stem issue but I'm sure at some point or another I"ll be back down this road again. I had the front tire on the tractor go real flat one time and came off the bead but I got that back on luckily and ultimately put a new tire on as the old one was leaking due to cracks
Glad you got your tractor repaired. I broke the 2 piece valve stem like that on my Kubota. I cut the valve off an old tube and was able to super glue it into the broken off brass piece, it was a very snug fit. Its been holding air for ten years now. I will probably order one of these emergency valve stems to keep around though.
Sandy... Great find. Glad you were able to get back up and running relatively quick and inexpensively. I'm sure you have already thought of this, but after snow season you might consider welding a piece of pipe around all your valve stems.. Just in case....
Good for you it was that simple/easy. As I had said my old tractors have tubes and reason being that they are filled with calcium solution. Glad I was wrong. Now, get back to blowing snow🙂
What a nightmare Sandy! You did a great job coming up with a fix! I hope it lasts for you. I just had a front flat on my little Kubota BX while out in the bush. Easy fix for it. I had a spare tire.
I have a valve stem installation tool that uses the typical rubber grommet style valve stems and a special narrow cone with a “handle” that screws onto the valve stems. You use a bit of dish detergent or other lubricant and shove the grommet through the cone and the hole for the valve stem in the rim. It all takes place from the outside of the rim and can be done without removing the wheel in the vast majority of cases. Oh yeah, it also has a t-handle with a narrow steel hook for removing the old stem. Works great!
Sandy, good job and persistent patience coupled with systematic problem solving.🤔👍Many will appreciate your sharing the ordeal. Stay safe, healthy, discerning, peaceful minded and successful. Blessings and prayers for your everyday life bro. in His Holy Name. ☝🙏🙌💪
It's nice to know such a thing exists. You should check with the company. I have read that the issue with normal valve stems and liquid is that it dissolves the rubber cement they use, and the metal valve stems dont have that issue. From what I can see the composition of a metal valve stem and the emergency one are identical, rubber seals sandwiched between bolts and washers. As long as you have that seal sufficiently tight and it doesn't work loose over time, I think you are good to go with that as a permanent repair.
I'm sure hoping I can make this into a permanent fix or at least until the day comes when I need new tires ( my wallet hopes that day is no time soon haha)
That couldn't have gone any smoother. I'd say that's a well deserved victory, after the kinda winter you've had. Put some heavy cream in your coffee for a reward! 👏👏👏
Hey Sandy! That looks like the kind we used to use on the calcium chloride filled tires! Good job. You should be able to remove the valve core with a Schrader tool to put more liquid in if needed. Then air up to operating pressure afterwards. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Glad you found a quick fix for your tire. I think I would buy at least one of those to have on hand and replace the pins especially the keepers (pins) and inspect the chain/drag links. It's usually the simple stuff that gets overlooked that get you! At least it warmed up a little (here) so you can get back to business. Nice video hope that thing works well (I don't see why it wouldn't) so you don't have to spend more money on it.
Glad that it was a relatively "easy" fix! Im not sure of the offset on the rear rims, but you might be able to switch the rear tires from side to side, which would put the valve stems on the outside. Then you could add protection around them, or at the very least, make them easier to get at to replace!
Good afternoon Sandy i don't think there was a quick fix for valve when i was in my younger years in the woods but sure looks interesting i will be watching to see how it works hopefully great but it is good to know that trick for sure . Weather warmed up a lot since last week back to short and t-shirt lol have a great day
Glad it worked out. I imagine you can just unscrew the shraeder valve out to give a clear path for liquid and when you're finished filling be quick and put the valve back into the stem. You should have or you can obtain the little tool at auto parts, hardware store, or bike shop.
hi sandy .....you had a few options and you got her done!!.... you could have pulled the whole tire and rim off and hauled it out with your mini skid and put it on a trailer and took it to town to get fixed....if you couldn't stop the leak you could have set the rim & tire on a block and chained it down in a trailer! they can break the bead on the trailer to put in a new valve steam (just one spot is all it would take!!...tire trucks shops have a special tool valve to put fkuid in the tire my Neighbor.has riged up a set (pump,valve for fluid +a bead breaker & tire bars ) good job...hope it holds for you!! good luck from saskatchewan!
@@sawingwithsandy Forsure! Now get back to the snow! We have got hammered down here in the Arthur (Ontario) area...can only imagine how much more you have got up there!
It’s easy to put a liquid in thru a Schrader valve stem. Remove the valve core, slip some pvc tubing over the outside of the valve, that’s a snug fit, then pump or pour your fluid in. Be patient. Replace valve core. Peeps do this adding sealant on 4wd s, bicycles etc. Ensure your liquid isn't too lumpy to pass thru a valve stem.
Interesting! Should have one of those kicking around in an emergency for sure eh. If you’ve gone this long before it happening you should be 👍. Thanks for sharing
Over last 20 years I’ve done this a few times with rubber valve stems using a long bolt that threads into valve stem in place of core and use a small funnel to compress valve body into rim
Cork screw remover exits for these valve. I used them a lot as an HVAC tech in the past. Refrigeration Shop have them on the shelf Look for Master Group in your area Good luck to you ✊👍♥️
You're putting the local tire shops out of business with your video :))) To be honest I was pretty sure that the tire would have to be taken off as usually these rear ones are tube type .. glad I was wrong :))
I’m thinking if it still has fluid up to the valve stem at the top it has enough. That is as high as I have ever seen them filled to. I was actually surprised it had as much as it did in it.
I believe all tractors come from the factory tubeless the only reason why a tire would read like that is if you have a bad wheel. The wheel will not hold air because of a rust area so the quick fix is putting a tube in there. But getting ahold of the manufacturer of the tractor you could have learned that . when you get your backup valve stems get a valve stem remover and see if the stem will come out and then if it does you can refill your tire with fluid. And if you're not a welder at heart maybe in the spring hire a welder to weld some guards on your stems. In and last but not least replace the cotter pins that hold your support pins with ring pins. These are pins that are similar to a key ring. To install them you do a full 360 and then a 180 turn to lock them in. Were cotter pins can get snagged on pretty much anything pull out lose your support pin and then all 🌾goes loose.
Hey Sandy… make sure you always have one of those repair kits in the tractor at all time…. That would be the surest way to never have this problem again. You know, Murphys Law… (you do have Murphys Law up there in the great white north, dontcha?)
Sandy, I can't comment on adding fluid to the tire... I've never done it before. The valve stem you broke is similar to the one you replaced it with. The old stem had a shoulder and gasket on the stem, that you insert from the inside, then the gasket/washer on the outside is held with the nut. What you installed inserts into the stem hole, and the back of it expands when you tighten the nut. With the tire and wheel oriented so the stem was at the top, you lost a minimal amount of fluid. With the new stem installed, I would inflate it to the spec's listed on the sidewall of the tire, and leave it at that. I don't believe you're plowing or doing anything where you need a lot more weight, but you could also add cast iron wheel rings to the outside of the wheel. If you haven't needed them before now, you probably don't need them. I think you dodged a bullet on this one. When you reattach that trailing arm on the 3-point hitch to the tractor mount, I would use a grade 8 bolt and a nylox nut, rather than a shear pin and bobby pin to keep it in place.
Nice video. How much air pressure do you run with the beat juice in? I had an experience this winter where I thought I would give my tractor tires a little air after putting my chains on.Luckily the next morning I went into the separate garage I keep the tractor in and there was an odd odor that I recognized from living near a sugar beat plant growing up. The valve stem had stuck open and leaked beat juice on the floor. Luckily the stem was at the 10 o'clock position. I put metal caps on both stems and it seems to be holding.
I can't quite remember what psi I've got in there to be honest. I been working on all kinds of equipment with tires lately and can't remember the tractor in particular
@@sawingwithsandy The mobile service that filled mine recommended 17 psi. Tires are 16.9X24. Can't remember if they are tubeless. It was $550.00 about 3 years ago.
Nice product. I would worry the inside of tire will take damage from the brass piece rolling around over time . I would think you still need to replace with permanent valve stem ( in better weather) similar to a donut spare tire.
Generally the old method of liquid filling is tubed with products that will eat away at steel, the new method is not. Also, This is why logging type equipment will have a chunk of pipe and a threaded cap over valve stems.
I was gonna say the tires on my TYM have a metal semi circle to offer some protection but they dont. I know some of the tractors I looked at had that so I might need to get the welder out and add a shield.
Not a big fan of the valve stem located on the inside of the rim. Outstanding product 👍💪. All tractor owners should have these in the toolbox as a backup
Where's the Tire Dr. when you need him? Come the spring time, it might be good to get those tires off there, have a valve protector welded on and the correct stem replaced.
I'm no expert on tractor tires, or liquid ballast... but I would think you could just unscrew the Schrader valve and open it up for liquid. Probably slower to rain and fill, but cheaper than taking that tire to a shop.
Got a suggestion for you.
Block up both rear tires so they are level and clear of the ground.
Turn both valve stems to the top.
Let out the air and remove both Schrader valves.
Run a suitable piece of tubing from one valve stem to the other.
Then rotate both wheels down until beet juice equilzes between the wheels.
No need to buy extra beet juice.
Once wheels equilze they will have a bit less than original.
I did this on my 85 hp Kubota.
That's a great idea! Thank you
Very good idea.
That is a well explained and fantastic idea! Thanks for that!
That replaceable valve stem is great. I didn't know such a thing existed. It sure beats having to take the tire off.
Hello Sandy, I use to work at a Kioti dealer as a mechanic. Yes you can still fill with rim guard with the smaller stem, it just doesn’t fill or drain as quickly is the only difference with the smaller.
Looks like a stem that will work well and maybe have some side to side give with the rubber grommet having rubber on both sides of the rim.
Thanks for that Colin!
My local tractor shop did that for me when I had both of my valve stems broke. Funny your tire shop didn't know that. Good video.
My thoughts exactly. Might be time to find a more educated or honest tire shop.
I haven't watched this video yet, but I saw the preview of it. I happened to realize that I forgot to tell you that the stem screws out of the piece in the wheel. I thought that you had broken the whole stem off. My bad. At least through the help of this channel, you were able to get the advice needed to get it fixed. You were very lucky indeed. The cost was minimal, and the fix was fairly easy. I'm glad you got it fixed. That tractor is very essential for your operation. Good luck!
When I used to do these tractor tires and fluid, it was to be loaded,I had a small adapter for regular size stems. The answer is yes, you can put fluid back in the tire. The internal valve core is removed first. Again! Good luck!
Glad you were able to find these. They are a life saver when you're on the trail in the middle of no where.
Kudos to you Sandy for remaining calm and going the extra mile to find a better fix! 🤗
I hope it ends up one and done🙏, but if you have a spare fixit valve you can do another temporary fix till you can get the tractor out of the bush and to a tire shop. I appreciate the reminder that ingenious solutions are out there 👍🤗
That valve will last about as long as a regular one. I used a few before and never experienced any leaks or degradation of any kind. Glad you got it fixed. I would not think you lost enough liquid to bother trying to top it off. Nice work!
That could definitely come in handy! I’ll add one to the tool box! Yes you can fill through that valve with liquid but I think you’ll be fine where it is.
Glad to see that you got it fixed for now. Good thing there was no heavy snow storm
Some times the smallest "wins" are the best ones! Great find on the emergency tire stem! Looks like something that outta be added to more glove boxes or shops for the "oh crap" moments!
It's good to see you found a fix. The center of valve should come out to put more fluid in if needed.
Thanks Bert!
For future reference you should consider mounting your own valve guard.If you weld a half-moon piece of steel around the valve stem it should save you from future headaches.
Way to go Sandy. Never heard of this product. Thanks for sharing 😊
I saw how handy the Colby emergency valve stems could be on one of those off road recovery videos a few years ago. I gave my three boys (all grown men) those valves as stocking stuffers at Christmas! They have not had to use them (thankfully), but they have them in their trucks if they need them. For your low speed application I would think you should be fine long term. Not sure about the corrosive effect of beet juice, but others in the comments seem to think it will be ok. Good luck, and thanks!
@morecowbell20: beet juice does not corrode.
Thanks for showing these, I'm going to order one to keep in my tractors tool box as well. I will watch for the update to see how long they last, but they look like they would be great for times like these when you need to get it out of the woods, and somewhere with the stuff to work on it
Hey Wallace! So far so good. I’ll keep everyone updated for sure
Oh geez Sandy, I wish I was more mechanically minded to be able to help you. Tough gig for sure, especially given today's Weather alert saying more snow is coming. Stay positive my friend!
Sure is a wild weather day out there today eh GP!
Sandy you always amaze me with your fixing things. Thank you for the video.
Thanks Rich. I'm fortunate on this one the fix wasn't as bad as it could have been. On to the next project!
Amazing... I sure hope you're not beating yourself up over your reaction to the emergency as it happened. You were a lot more calm and resourceful than most people would have been in that situation, AND you held on to your camera at the same time. What a legend. Good on ya, man.
I keep those valves on all my off road vehicles. They work great.
Sandy,may things go better from here on out now on to fixing your snow thrower for the tractor 😮😊❤
Glad that you were able to get that valve stem fixed. Not all the valve stems are compatible with the beet juice. You might try contacting the manufacturer to see if this one is. If it isn't, it will start to leak eventually. Beet juice has gotten a bad rap with some people because the dealer didn't change to a valve stem that would work with it when loading the tire up.
Thanks for the video
I"m hoping it holds up over the long term. I"ll be sure to keep everyone updated
Looks like a good fix to get you out of a tight spot. Going to order one of those and stick in my toolbox. Good video, thanks for sharing.
Thanks Don!
Glad you were able to get it fixed without much hassle.
Great fixed! I had the same problem on my trailer - but my replacement stem had to be mounted from the inside - but it wasnt to difficult to push the tire from the rim, and insert the stem. it can get tricky to get the tire back into position on the rim without unmounting the complete wheel, but its possible.
I'm hoping I can avoid another valve stem issue but I'm sure at some point or another I"ll be back down this road again. I had the front tire on the tractor go real flat one time and came off the bead but I got that back on luckily and ultimately put a new tire on as the old one was leaking due to cracks
great job... way to persevere and overcome! and show us how its done
Thank you!
Glad you got your tractor repaired. I broke the 2 piece valve stem like that on my Kubota. I cut the valve off an old tube and was able to super glue it into the broken off brass piece, it was a very snug fit. Its been holding air for ten years now. I will probably order one of these emergency valve stems to keep around though.
Well done, Sandy, you look relieved.
Thanks John! I'm quite happy with how things turned out
Sandy... Great find. Glad you were able to get back up and running relatively quick and inexpensively. I'm sure you have already thought of this, but after snow season you might consider welding a piece of pipe around all your valve stems.. Just in case....
Good for you it was that simple/easy. As I had said my old tractors have tubes and reason being that they are filled with calcium solution. Glad I was wrong. Now, get back to blowing snow🙂
That snow sure is relentless. I think I’ve had that snowblower going nearly every other day with the snow we’ve had this year
Nice fix, and that’s a nice toque!
Great job and awesome video from “one of my favorite” Canadian UA-camrs… Michygoss being the other. Keep up the great content.
Thank you! I appreciate that
👍great video, Sandy 😎
You apparently fixed it 🤞
Way to go,. If I was fixing my lawn tractor, I would have spent all day, and still not fixed it 😵💫😎
Thanks Paul! I’m certainly in better spirits then the other day when the valve broke off
I'll bet🙂
am so glad it worked out for you, good job!
Thank you!
Great job on finding an easy fix. Glad to see you are back up and running again just as the next snowstorm hits.
Thanks for sharing this fix. Great information to know.
Glad I could help and thanks for watching!
What a nightmare Sandy! You did a great job coming up with a fix! I hope it lasts for you. I just had a front flat on my little Kubota BX while out in the bush. Easy fix for it. I had a spare tire.
Hope it holds. The weather will be more conducive for tire maintenance in the summer. Take care and stay safe.
I certainly wouldn't be against an early summer this year haha
That’s a great item to keep in the vehicle with a few tools and air compressor 😊😊😊
Thank You 🙏. I’m getting one
Great video Sandy! You always seem to know an alternative way to fix things. Excellent filming btw, since it was a tough area to access. 🔧🚜😎
Thank you! I was fortunate to come across this emergency valve. Seems to be one of those things I wish I knew about years ago
Glad you managed to find a suitable solution for the broken valve 👍👍
Thank you!
very good job you made it look easy
Thanks Ken!
I have a valve stem installation tool that uses the typical rubber grommet style valve stems and a special narrow cone with a “handle” that screws onto the valve stems. You use a bit of dish detergent or other lubricant and shove the grommet through the cone and the hole for the valve stem in the rim. It all takes place from the outside of the rim and can be done without removing the wheel in the vast majority of cases.
Oh yeah, it also has a t-handle with a narrow steel hook for removing the old stem. Works great!
Sandy, good job and persistent patience coupled with systematic problem solving.🤔👍Many will appreciate your sharing the ordeal. Stay safe, healthy, discerning, peaceful minded and successful. Blessings and prayers for your everyday life bro. in His Holy Name. ☝🙏🙌💪
It's nice to know such a thing exists. You should check with the company. I have read that the issue with normal valve stems and liquid is that it dissolves the rubber cement they use, and the metal valve stems dont have that issue. From what I can see the composition of a metal valve stem and the emergency one are identical, rubber seals sandwiched between bolts and washers. As long as you have that seal sufficiently tight and it doesn't work loose over time, I think you are good to go with that as a permanent repair.
I'm sure hoping I can make this into a permanent fix or at least until the day comes when I need new tires ( my wallet hopes that day is no time soon haha)
That couldn't have gone any smoother. I'd say that's a well deserved victory, after the kinda winter you've had. Put some heavy cream in your coffee for a reward! 👏👏👏
Hey Jill! I sure am relieved how things went. I was certainly expecting the worse but am thankful it was the best case scenario
You're getting to be the McGyver of Sawmill equipment repair. 😅 Good job! Nice to know.
haha. I find my repairs end up being out of necessity quite often. I'm happy this one worked out so far
I'm glad that you found something that might work. Myself, I'd keep an eye on it for a few weeks, but I'm a worrier. Good vid. Thanks.
I’m hoping it’ll hold up but I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated
Hey Sandy! That looks like the kind we used to use on the calcium chloride filled tires! Good job. You should be able to remove the valve core with a Schrader tool to put more liquid in if needed. Then air up to operating pressure afterwards. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Thanks Frank! It turned out to be an easy install thankfully
Glad you found a quick fix for your tire. I think I would buy at least one of those to have on hand and replace the pins especially the keepers (pins) and inspect the chain/drag links. It's usually the simple stuff that gets overlooked that get you! At least it warmed up a little (here) so you can get back to business. Nice video hope that thing works well (I don't see why it wouldn't) so you don't have to spend more money on it.
Hey Brad. I bought a second one now and will be keeping it in the tractor. Hoping I never need it
Glad that it was a relatively "easy" fix! Im not sure of the offset on the rear rims, but you might be able to switch the rear tires from side to side, which would put the valve stems on the outside. Then you could add protection around them, or at the very least, make them easier to get at to replace!
There is some offset by the looks of the tires but not too sure what it is. Previous owner had it set like that I"m guessing.
Well, that was a great break for you. Hopefully, it all works out. You now have some time to help reduce cost, which always good. 👍
I’m happy with the new valve. I’m going to keep a spare on hand from now on
Good afternoon Sandy i don't think there was a quick fix for valve when i was in my younger years in the woods but sure looks interesting i will be watching to see how it works hopefully great but it is good to know that trick for sure . Weather warmed up a lot since last week back to short and t-shirt lol have a great day
Hey there! I sure will keep everyone updated how it turns out in the long run
Glad it worked out. I imagine you can just unscrew the shraeder valve out to give a clear path for liquid and when you're finished filling be quick and put the valve back into the stem. You should have or you can obtain the little tool at auto parts, hardware store, or bike shop.
Thanks Geoffrey
Well you lucked out there! Nice work
Sure was happy with how it turned out
Good News!
hi sandy .....you had a few options and you got her done!!.... you could have pulled the whole tire and rim off and hauled it out with your mini skid and put it on a trailer and took it to town to get fixed....if you couldn't stop the leak you could have set the rim & tire on a block and chained it down in a trailer! they can break the bead on the trailer to put in a new valve steam (just one spot is all it would take!!...tire trucks shops have a special tool valve to put fkuid in the tire my Neighbor.has riged up a set (pump,valve for fluid +a bead breaker
& tire bars )
good job...hope it holds for you!!
good luck from saskatchewan!
Thank you! I'm hoping it will last a good while. I"ll keep everyone updated.
I just ordered one for the tractor tool box. It's cheap insurance. Thanks Sandy
I figure now that I have an extra one I’ll never need it haha
Just ordered a pair for the tool box from amazon for my Deere...i will no doubt ever need them now... but there there!
haha I"m with ya there. I know the spare one I bought will now never get used but the day I didn't have it....boom haha
@@sawingwithsandy Forsure! Now get back to the snow! We have got hammered down here in the Arthur (Ontario) area...can only imagine how much more you have got up there!
First commentor, finally. Let the ads run boys and buy Sandy a mug o sludge. Hello from NL Canada!
Thank you neighbour! Hope all is well this winter for ya out on the rock!
It’s easy to put a liquid in thru a Schrader valve stem. Remove the valve core, slip some pvc tubing over the outside of the valve, that’s a snug fit, then pump or pour your fluid in. Be patient. Replace valve core. Peeps do this adding sealant on 4wd s, bicycles etc. Ensure your liquid isn't too lumpy to pass thru a valve stem.
Good for you Sandy,just need some air, did it work.
Hey Brian! It’s working great so far
Interesting! Should have one of those kicking around in an emergency for sure eh. If you’ve gone this long before it happening you should be 👍. Thanks for sharing
Over last 20 years I’ve done this a few times with rubber valve stems using a long bolt that threads into valve stem in place of core and use a small funnel to compress valve body into rim
I"ll have to give that a try sometime Jason. Sounds like a good way of going about it
Hope its a long term fix!
Me too!
relief at last.👍
Sure was happy with how it all turned out! Back to the saw shed
Cork screw remover exits for these valve.
I used them a lot as an HVAC tech in the past.
Refrigeration Shop have them on the shelf
Look for Master Group in your area
Good luck to you ✊👍♥️
Thanks Robert!
You're putting the local tire shops out of business with your video :)))
To be honest I was pretty sure that the tire would have to be taken off as usually these rear ones are tube type .. glad I was wrong :))
I’m thinking if it still has fluid up to the valve stem at the top it has enough. That is as high as I have ever seen them filled to. I was actually surprised it had as much as it did in it.
you can always take the emergency stem out and use a transfer pump to get the liquid inside the tire. The put a new stem back in and add air.
That would work
I believe all tractors come from the factory tubeless the only reason why a tire would read like that is if you have a bad wheel. The wheel will not hold air because of a rust area so the quick fix is putting a tube in there. But getting ahold of the manufacturer of the tractor you could have learned that . when you get your backup valve stems get a valve stem remover and see if the stem will come out and then if it does you can refill your tire with fluid. And if you're not a welder at heart maybe in the spring hire a welder to weld some guards on your stems. In and last but not least replace the cotter pins that hold your support pins with ring pins. These are pins that are similar to a key ring. To install them you do a full 360 and then a 180 turn to lock them in. Were cotter pins can get snagged on pretty much anything pull out lose your support pin and then all 🌾goes loose.
Hey Sandy… make sure you always have one of those repair kits in the tractor at all time…. That would be the surest way to never have this problem again. You know, Murphys Law… (you do have Murphys Law up there in the great white north, dontcha?)
hahah I hear ya there Robert. I do have an extra now but will surely never need it now
So did it seal airtight once you inflated it?
Yeah everything's working good so far
Sandy, I can't comment on adding fluid to the tire... I've never done it before. The valve stem you broke is similar to the one you replaced it with. The old stem had a shoulder and gasket on the stem, that you insert from the inside, then the gasket/washer on the outside is held with the nut. What you installed inserts into the stem hole, and the back of it expands when you tighten the nut. With the tire and wheel oriented so the stem was at the top, you lost a minimal amount of fluid. With the new stem installed, I would inflate it to the spec's listed on the sidewall of the tire, and leave it at that. I don't believe you're plowing or doing anything where you need a lot more weight, but you could also add cast iron wheel rings to the outside of the wheel. If you haven't needed them before now, you probably don't need them. I think you dodged a bullet on this one.
When you reattach that trailing arm on the 3-point hitch to the tractor mount, I would use a grade 8 bolt and a nylox nut, rather than a shear pin and bobby pin to keep it in place.
Hey Carl! It sure worked out a lot easier than I thought it was originally
Just curious as to why the wheels were mounted with the stems on the inside. Is this some sort of cold weather/snow thing?
Can you weld a guard around the valve stem?
Nice video.
How much air pressure do you run with the beat juice in?
I had an experience this winter where I thought I would give my tractor tires a little air after putting my chains on.Luckily the next morning I went into the separate garage I keep the tractor in and there was an odd odor that I recognized from living near a sugar beat plant growing up. The valve stem had stuck open and leaked beat juice on the floor. Luckily the stem was at the 10 o'clock position. I put metal caps on both stems and it seems to be holding.
I can't quite remember what psi I've got in there to be honest. I been working on all kinds of equipment with tires lately and can't remember the tractor in particular
@@sawingwithsandy
The mobile service that filled mine recommended 17 psi.
Tires are 16.9X24. Can't remember if they are tubeless.
It was $550.00 about 3 years ago.
Just ordered a couple on amazon, $18.91 here in the states.
They sure seem like they are a great addition to my tractor spare parts
Sometimes being lucky is better than being good. The end result is what matters.
I’m with ya on that one!
Nice product. I would worry the inside of tire will take damage from the brass piece rolling around over time . I would think you still need to replace with permanent valve stem ( in better weather) similar to a donut spare tire.
Hopefully the valve holds up over time. I’ll be sure to keep everyone updated
Yes you can fill tire with liquid with that valve stem. I have been doing it for years and have not had any problems.
Good to know. Thanks James
You can buy an adaptor for liquid fill
I always wondered about that one. I think I've seen that on videos somewhere before but wasn't sure
No brainer to get one of those for the tractor toolbox.
Generally the old method of liquid filling is tubed with products that will eat away at steel, the new method is not.
Also, This is why logging type equipment will have a chunk of pipe and a threaded cap over valve stems.
I was happy to see they were tubeless
I was gonna say the tires on my TYM have a metal semi circle to offer some protection but they dont. I know some of the tractors I looked at had that so I might need to get the welder out and add a shield.
My 2018 CK 3510 CHSE has stem guards only on the rears.
I have not used these, but my understanding is they are to be used to get you back to the barn, then have it properly fixed.
I’m going to test them out for longevity and will let everyone know how they do long term
thankfully vise grips exist, the anything needed go to tool
Not a big fan of the valve stem located on the inside of the rim. Outstanding product 👍💪. All tractor owners should have these in the toolbox as a backup
Why are your valve stems on the inside of the wheel well?
need to weld some thing for protect the valve !
Riktigt jävla bra pryl när ventilhalsen gått av…
Thank you!
@ jag kör slang i alla mina hjul på både traktorgrävaren och logskidder men sitter ventil skydd på dom
You still need to put air in the tire. Go by what the max is rated on the tire.
Yep. Top it up and away I go
Where's the Tire Dr. when you need him? Come the spring time, it might be good to get those tires off there, have a valve protector welded on and the correct stem replaced.
Haha. He’d get it fixed right up
@@sawingwithsandy He is funny. Isn't he from Canada also? Near Toronto I think.
yeah I watch him as well. He's from Toronto area I believe
That is a great fix. It should I have used what you bought. and put more in tractor. Should be tubeless
I'm happy things have gone smoothly so far. All I can say is that beet juice on my hands was cold as ice haha
I'm no expert on tractor tires, or liquid ballast... but I would think you could just unscrew the Schrader valve and open it up for liquid. Probably slower to rain and fill, but cheaper than taking that tire to a shop.
I think that sounds like it would do the trick to me!
On mine I had to drill the hole out to 5/8s. I remember because I had to buy the bit. It was like $25 at my rinky dink local hardware lol.
Hey there Terry. I think 5/8” is the size of this one as well
Just wondering, how many swear words did you edit out during that repair?... Lol😯
They sell a kit to replace the valve stem without breaking the bead
Would you happen to have a link to it? I didn’t see anything in my search other than this type of setup
@sawingwithsandy
The brand is lettry 22pc quick change valve stem replacement kit
Thank you!
McGyver strikes again!
haha I've always got a McGyver adventure just waiting to happen
The valve screw right out and you can pump the liquid in.