Easy tire fill

[Syncro]

This has probably been described many times, however I thought I'd post some pics for the benefit of someone thats naybe heard but not seen how its done. I used winter WW fluid and poured each gallon into a resovoir, made from a 2 LB coffee can. I soldered a threaded copper fitting to the can than ran a piece of garden hose to a drill pump and into the valve stem. The time per tire was about 30 min and no leaks, except for a cupfull or so from the somewhat worn drill pump.
Hope the pictures make the process easy to understand, it really is a simple and cheap way to load your tires.

pic #1 my wife filling the coffee can resovoir, it took about 30 sec per gal.

 

[Syncro]

pic # 2 the hose connection to the tire valve. A screw adapter allows the garden hose to thread to the tube stem. There is an air blead button, after about 4 gals let the resovoir run empty, turn off the drill, wait about 15 seconds and depress the button to relieve built up air pressure, then resume filling.

 

[Syncro]

pic #3 shows the drill pump, just keep all fitings tight and have the resovoir above the tire valve to make the pump self prime, and its an easy job. One other thing, when you're done filling and are replacing the valve stem, do it quick before all the air pressure leaves the tube as slight side pressure from the heavy tire can force liquid out. It you do this quick however you won't loose a drop.

Hope this helps somone out there.

 

[PineRidge]

Hey Syncro thanks for the informative post. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

How much did you add to each tire and what do you guess each weighs now?

 

[Syncro]

My little MF 1240 has 11.2x24 R-1's and according to Ballast Star <font color="blue">http://ballaststar.com/ </font> they each hold 23 gals for a 75% fill. I pumped in 22 gals per side for about 350 lbs total.

I forgot to mention, although it pretty obvious /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif, jack up the wheels first and position the valve at the top. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Henro]

Syncro,

There have been threads like yours before, but it NEVER hurts to reveiw the process for those who missed the previous posts!

And I belive you are the first to go above and beyond the call of duty, and to release the wife from the kitchen to do even more useful work than cooking and dish washing!

You are to be commended. A true 21st century man!

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I suggest the next step might be getting the better half trained on tractor cleaning and polishing. Don't forget to start a thread with pictures to give the rest of us a goal to shoot for... /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

You gotta train them early, or they end up training you. Beware...Been there...she done that...no hope for me... /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[Syncro]

<font color="blue"> "And I belive you are the first to go above and beyond the call of duty, and to release the wife from the kitchen to do even more useful work than cooking and dish washing!"
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<font color="black"> </font> Roger that Henro! Attached is a pic of my voice operated leaf rake. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif If she ever catches on though I'm gonna be eat'n beans for a looong time. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif

 

[ELMO67]

Yep, I have one of those too, she does a better job than my Stihl backpack.

 

[bky]

thank you for the great pictures i will use your idea when i fill my tires soon as i find a resionable priced outer rim that the calcuim has eaten away /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[KiotiJohn]

Thanks for the post Syncro. Pictures are always better. I believe those valves can be had at auto parts stores, correct? Count your lucky stars to have a wife that will get involved as yours does. Sure makes life a more pleasant prospect. John

 

[Syncro]

<font color="blue"> I believe those valves can be had at auto parts stores </font>
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I got it from NAPA for $20, I'm sure it could be had for less but I didn't want to shop around. The winter WW was $.94/gal at Walmart so its a cheap way to go. Sure glad I got away from calcium after all these years. Gotta give credit to TBN for the idea, I never thought of using WW fluid. Come to think of it, I've learned a lot of useful tricks from these forums. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif Thanks TBN! /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif
Oh, and thanks for the compliment on my lovely wife, yes I am lucky, and she cooks too! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[EastTexFrank]

Thanks Syncro, I've been working with tractors for over 20 years and you know what? .... I never knew how to fill tires. I've never needed to do it but you know us boyscouts, we like to be prepared. Now, if I ever need to, I'm ready. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[JASTN70D]

I am just curious if anyone has just mixed there own windshield washer fluid using alcohol and water?. I know allot of the truck drivers around here use this mixture instead of W.W. fluid. Or at least I think it is what there doing they seem to buy one heck of allot of alcohol in the winter and I was told this is the reason

 

[Varmintmist]

Alchohol, water, ice, cup?? Yep. Dump it in a tank, I dont think so /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

The adapter is 10 bucks at TSC, you can forgo the drill pump if you dont have one and just gravity feed. Link

I didnt think of the coffee can but my setup was similar. Plastic bucket, caulk, and gravity. Took longer but I was 45 gal/ tire.

 

[davep]

My dealer swears by antifreeze - at 4 gals/tire. Anyone agree with him?

Dave

 

[Bird]

Dave, regular old Prestone and water is what I put in my tires, and I never had a problem; however, if I were doing it now, I'd probably consider the non-toxic antifreeze.

 

[willfick]

When I filled the 11.2-38s on my H I put four gal. of low toxic in each before finishing up with water. Felt very virtuous; you never know when the little dog will be out there licking the valve stem.
Wm /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

 

[MikePA]

<font color="blue"> My dealer swears by antifreeze - at 4 gals/tire. Anyone agree with him?
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The only issue with anti-freeze is if it leaks out, it's toxic to animals and dogs can not resist drinking it. Destroys their livers if it's not treated right away.

The issue with CaCl is if it leaks it is toxic to plants, grass, etc.

 

[BGL990]

I put regular auto antifreeze in my tires, although it was about 45 gallons of 50/50 mix in each rear tire, and I think a little over 5 gallons each in front.

I emptied the shelf of the cheapest brand of antifreeze for 4 days in a row at the store. They must have been wondering what was going on.
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[JASTN70D]

Sounds like it would work. I wonder if it is less corrosive on your rims than Calcium? It sure seems it would be. Also 4 gallons for your weather or mine? /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

I know tire size is a factor also