(ET) instead of chains...

["Chapin, Tim" <tchapin umich edu>]

I once had a neighbor build his own set of steel wheels instead of chains..
He made a steel tub that was a tad smaller around than the rear tire (fully
expanded with air) and a little narrower.  Then welded angle iron on it in 
a
wish bone pattern.  Jack up the tractor, let a bunch of air out of the
tires, slide the steel wheel tub in place and blow the tire back up.  The
force of the air pressure held the steel wheel in place.  No tools, no 
mess,
no fuss.  If I ever get into the possession of needing more traction, I am
going to make me up a pair instead of chains..

-----Original Message-----
From: ThompsonG DFO-MPO GC CA [mailto:ThompsonG DFO-MPO GC CA] 
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 11:14 AM
To: elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
Subject: RE: (ET) Wheel Weights

This make sense the wheels on ET are a standard size wheels for the period,
although they are no longer made as OEM, from Toro. I have been told they
are "Wheelhorse" wheels by some Wheelhorse collectors.
So if you are ordering new weight,  make sure that you specify that they 
are
"older type wheels" and you should get weight that fit. 
BTW most place that sell lawn tractors will be able to get weights for you.
So shop for a good price.
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        -----Original Message-----
        From:   Habooly1 wmconnect com [SMTP:Habooly1 wmconnect com]
        Sent:   Thursday, January 23, 2003 10:30 AM
        To:     elec-trak cosmos phy tufts edu
        Subject:        (ET) Wheel Weights

        The wheel weights from my old (1971) Sears Suburban 12 HP riding
mower, fit perfectly on my E14. There is even a cutout for the valve stems.