Seriously one great video here! I must have watched it 8-10 times haha. I was all in a panic because I thought I would need different lug nuts because of the cone bevel on the plate, only to later find out the lugs have the same thing on them. I have set that very similar but also a bit different, they are more square instead of rounded on the edge and sit a tad bit closer to the axle. I will be restoring them like yours in the summer but finally got them mounted today and man they make a hugeeeeee difference pushing the snow and using the loader!!!
I’ve never seen that type of wheel weight before only had the 200 pound one piece or the stacking discs. Nice job. Many tractors have the same bolt pattern and auxiliary holes so MF or Ford will fit others as well. We had Allis Chalmers because there was no local dealer and they were cheap for that reason. 7 tractors, every winter we would tear down one for rebuild, that way there was little chance of planting or harvest breakdown.
Most of the work I do doesn't require the extra weight so it's nice to be able to quickly add or remove the pie weights with one bolt each. Dang, 7 tractors? That sounds like a lot of maintenance. :)
Yep, the thread file cuts on the push stroke but it's much easier and faster to go back and forth rather than to pick up the file after each stroke. :)
Yeah, individual pieces for these pie weight sets are hard to find. You can sometimes find complete sets but they're pretty expensive. Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts I think so but then I could rotate it and it would line up. I ended up not putting the weights on because of the way they hang out. I only use the tractor to drag a blade right now and with the ballast in the tires (up to the valve stem) and the weight of the hangers I don't have any trouble with traction. That may change when I get a box blade.
@@ericcorse Yeah, it sounds like you have plenty of weight without the pie weights. Prior to replacing the rear rims and draining the ballast, I used my box blade on our packed gravel road with no traction issues.
I know exactly what you're talking about but none of mine had the cutout for the valve stem. Luckily, there was just enough room to install 'em without touching the stem.
What I noticed is that the Mount plate you used goes too the 42Lb. weights set. The 30Lb weight mount plate has only 4 mount holes to the tractor instead of 8 and is just a little bit smaller in diameter so the 30 Lb. weights fit closer together than your mount. No problem just saying, Yours will work fine!
Ah, that's interesting, I've never seen a mounting plate with only 4 holes. I wonder how I ended up with a mis-matched set? Everything seems to fit well and I feel more comfortable putting all that weight on 8 studs vs only 4. Thanks for the comment!
I have a 1948, Ford 8N. It has wheel weights in the back, They are pretty big. It has a front loader. Do I still need to put some kind of liquid in the tires, I am wondering? One of the tires seem to have water in it, as I was putting air in it I noticed water was shooting out. The stem was at about 2 o'clock. The other tire when I put in that one, I didn't notice any water. I put about 30 lbs of air. I just realized that you only put around 10 lbs of air in the tires. I don't know if that is with air water or without water or how does that work? 10 lbs sound darn low to me unless that is with some sort of water in it. The wheel that had water in it look a little rusted. So I don't know what is going on.
30 PSI is way too much for the rear tires. I think 15 PSI might be the maximum for tires this size. I agree, 10 PSI does sound low (same PSI whether they're filled or not) but that's "pounds PER square inch" and the tires are very large so there are a lot of square inches in there. :) As for the weighted tires, I'm no pro. However, if you already have wheel weights, I wouldn't think you would need to add additional weight by filling the tires but I guess it just depends on what you'll be lifting with the loader. If you're lifting something that causes the rear tires to lose traction or lift then you might want to fill 'em. Or, if you're using something like a plow on the 3-point and your tires are spinning then you might need more weight.
@@Mikeattempts Well besides the rim/wheel weights and they look pretty heavy duty, they are probably a good 100 lbs if not more, there is also a scraper blade that I just leave alone there in the back and it weighs a good couple hundred lbs I would say. And in the front is a loader bucket. I use the tractor for occasional this and that, not much. I am thinking about draining that water in that back wheel. from the look sof it, it just causes rust. If the other wheel doesn't not have fluid I will just drain the other. I don't do any heavy stuff with the tractor. In winter clean snow and such. I also have a set of chains if ever need be.
Great job! I love those old Ford tractors. We have an 8N that was purchased new on our homestead and passed down through 3 generations. We'd really appreciate if you'd give our channel a look if you're not already following us. Thanks!
Same here, this was originally my grandfather's tractor. My dad gave it to me back in 2015. I'll definitely check out your channel, thanks for watching!
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Seriously one great video here! I must have watched it 8-10 times haha. I was all in a panic because I thought I would need different lug nuts because of the cone bevel on the plate, only to later find out the lugs have the same thing on them. I have set that very similar but also a bit different, they are more square instead of rounded on the edge and sit a tad bit closer to the axle. I will be restoring them like yours in the summer but finally got them mounted today and man they make a hugeeeeee difference pushing the snow and using the loader!!!
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I really like getting feedback from my viewers. Thanks for the comment!
I’ve never seen that type of wheel weight before only had the 200 pound one piece or the stacking discs. Nice job. Many tractors have the same bolt pattern and auxiliary holes so MF or Ford will fit others as well. We had Allis Chalmers because there was no local dealer and they were cheap for that reason. 7 tractors, every winter we would tear down one for rebuild, that way there was little chance of planting or harvest breakdown.
Most of the work I do doesn't require the extra weight so it's nice to be able to quickly add or remove the pie weights with one bolt each. Dang, 7 tractors? That sounds like a lot of maintenance. :)
Thread files like all files only cut in one direction. Those weights look awesome
I found some pie weights I want to put on my 881 but I can’t find that adapter plate and hardware
Yep, the thread file cuts on the push stroke but it's much easier and faster to go back and forth rather than to pick up the file after each stroke. :)
Yeah, individual pieces for these pie weight sets are hard to find. You can sometimes find complete sets but they're pretty expensive. Thanks for watching!
so touching for an excellent video
Thanks, I appreciate it!
I had some alignment issues with the mounting flange to the wheel and ended up only using 4 flange nuts and 4 lug nuts.
Why didn't the other flange nuts line up, were the studs bent?
@@Mikeattempts I think so but then I could rotate it and it would line up. I ended up not putting the weights on because of the way they hang out. I only use the tractor to drag a blade right now and with the ballast in the tires (up to the valve stem) and the weight of the hangers I don't have any trouble with traction. That may change when I get a box blade.
@@ericcorse Yeah, it sounds like you have plenty of weight without the pie weights. Prior to replacing the rear rims and draining the ballast, I used my box blade on our packed gravel road with no traction issues.
@@MikeattemptsThat is good know.
Did you notice the size diff on the pies ... And sum of these have a different valley for the valve stem... I could not see that in this video
I know exactly what you're talking about but none of mine had the cutout for the valve stem. Luckily, there was just enough room to install 'em without touching the stem.
What I noticed is that the Mount plate you used goes too the 42Lb. weights set. The 30Lb weight mount plate has only 4 mount holes to the tractor instead of 8 and is just a little bit smaller in diameter so the 30 Lb. weights fit closer together than your mount. No problem just saying, Yours will work fine!
Ah, that's interesting, I've never seen a mounting plate with only 4 holes. I wonder how I ended up with a mis-matched set? Everything seems to fit well and I feel more comfortable putting all that weight on 8 studs vs only 4. Thanks for the comment!
Looks like a Knipex plier 😄
Good eye! :)
05:00 would you mind sharing the type of gray you used?
It's Majic Light Ford Gray from Tractor Supply which is oil based and takes a long time to dry.
Is your rim a 28" or 24"? I seem to have the same plate and weights but have 24" tires so my pie weights won't work.
Mine are 28" rims. That's a shame yours won't fit. The good news is that those pie weight sets can sell for over $1000 if they're in good condition.
Isnt there one of the weights made with a place for the valve?
Yes, some sets have one weight with a scoop out of it, for the valve stem, on each side. All of my weights were the same though.
I have a 1948, Ford 8N. It has wheel weights in the back, They are pretty big. It has a front loader. Do I still need to put some kind of liquid in the tires, I am wondering?
One of the tires seem to have water in it, as I was putting air in it I noticed water was shooting out. The stem was at about 2 o'clock. The other tire when I put in that one, I didn't notice any water.
I put about 30 lbs of air.
I just realized that you only put around 10 lbs of air in the tires. I don't know if that is with air water or without water or how does that work? 10 lbs sound darn low to me unless that is with some sort of water in it. The wheel that had water in it look a little rusted. So I don't know what is going on.
30 PSI is way too much for the rear tires. I think 15 PSI might be the maximum for tires this size. I agree, 10 PSI does sound low (same PSI whether they're filled or not) but that's "pounds PER square inch" and the tires are very large so there are a lot of square inches in there. :) As for the weighted tires, I'm no pro. However, if you already have wheel weights, I wouldn't think you would need to add additional weight by filling the tires but I guess it just depends on what you'll be lifting with the loader. If you're lifting something that causes the rear tires to lose traction or lift then you might want to fill 'em. Or, if you're using something like a plow on the 3-point and your tires are spinning then you might need more weight.
@@Mikeattempts Well besides the rim/wheel weights and they look pretty heavy duty, they are probably a good 100 lbs if not more, there is also a scraper blade that I just leave alone there in the back and it weighs a good couple hundred lbs I would say. And in the front is a loader bucket.
I use the tractor for occasional this and that, not much.
I am thinking about draining that water in that back wheel. from the look sof it, it just causes rust. If the other wheel doesn't not have fluid I will just drain the other.
I don't do any heavy stuff with the tractor. In winter clean snow and such. I also have a set of chains if ever need be.
@@alchemy1 Yeah, it sounds like you'll be covered with just the wheel weights.
Great job! I love those old Ford tractors. We have an 8N that was purchased new on our homestead and passed down through 3 generations. We'd really appreciate if you'd give our channel a look if you're not already following us. Thanks!
Same here, this was originally my grandfather's tractor. My dad gave it to me back in 2015. I'll definitely check out your channel, thanks for watching!
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE TORQUE SPEC IS FOR THE STUD NUTS ?
80 ft. lbs., Thanks for watching!
@@Mikeattempts Thank you very much 😊
so touching for an excellent video
Thanks for watching!