Tire Ballast--again. Sorry.

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( assumed it was because no one was sure.
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Aside from the few of us that just guess and mix.. I'm not sure there is any hard or fast info out there on low ratio AF mixes..

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( many thermosyphon engines run 30/70)

However, if I can't go any lower than 30/70, that's still pretty expensive.
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They are running 30/70 to keep freeze resistance. On thermosyphon systems, lower antifreeze ratios are actually better. For instance.. a 50/50 mix has been reported to cause hot spots and circulating problems in thermosyphon systems.. Many thermosyphon systems reccomend distilled water for non-freezing environments.. due to the better circulation..

Here's your chance. Go grab a handfull of cheap grade 2 hardware.. mix up a couple glasses of various strength af/water mixes.. and let them set.. and record corrosion progress over time.

( Keep in mind that reccomended fill in a tire is 75% so that water level is over rim.. thus lowering oxygen contact with the metal).

This is another reson I like tube tires.. as long as the tube is intact.. no fluid hits the rim.. etc.

Soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( assumed it was because no one was sure.
)</font>

Aside from the few of us that just guess and mix.. I'm not sure there is any hard or fast info out there on low ratio AF mixes..

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( many thermosyphon engines run 30/70)

However, if I can't go any lower than 30/70, that's still pretty expensive.
)</font>

They are running 30/70 to keep freeze resistance. On thermosyphon systems, lower antifreeze ratios are actually better. For instance.. a 50/50 mix has been reported to cause hot spots and circulating problems in thermosyphon systems.. Many thermosyphon systems reccomend distilled water for non-freezing environments.. due to the better circulation..

Here's your chance. Go grab a handfull of cheap grade 2 hardware.. mix up a couple glasses of various strength af/water mixes.. and let them set.. and record corrosion progress over time.

( Keep in mind that reccomended fill in a tire is 75% so that water level is over rim.. thus lowering oxygen contact with the metal).

This is another reson I like tube tires.. as long as the tube is intact.. no fluid hits the rim.. etc.

Soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( say 1/20 or 1/50 AF to water (which is what you hear most commonly )</font>

Ok.. i just went and checked my tire size on my 8n.. I had 1 gallon of af in my tire.. and my data shows 27g to 75% fill..

So there you have it.. I did a 1:27 mix.

I had those tires filled from 2000 thru mid 2004 when i lost a rear tube, got new tube/tire on the right side and unloaded the other to match.. Rim looke dfine.. considering i had tubes though.. not saying much.. except that my tire I took off looked like it had been on for 30-40 years.. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( say 1/20 or 1/50 AF to water (which is what you hear most commonly )</font>

Ok.. i just went and checked my tire size on my 8n.. I had 1 gallon of af in my tire.. and my data shows 27g to 75% fill..

So there you have it.. I did a 1:27 mix.

I had those tires filled from 2000 thru mid 2004 when i lost a rear tube, got new tube/tire on the right side and unloaded the other to match.. Rim looke dfine.. considering i had tubes though.. not saying much.. except that my tire I took off looked like it had been on for 30-40 years.. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Soundguy

 

[wushaw]

Wally Worlds winter blend WW fluid is .99 a gallon...$94.00 to fill your tires.
If you have a pull behind 12v sprayer you can use it to fill your tires, there should be a "Y" fitting ( mine does) and just attach a garden hose with your adapter to it and every little bit just relieve the pressure.

 

[wushaw]

Wally Worlds winter blend WW fluid is .99 a gallon...$94.00 to fill your tires.
If you have a pull behind 12v sprayer you can use it to fill your tires, there should be a "Y" fitting ( mine does) and just attach a garden hose with your adapter to it and every little bit just relieve the pressure.

 

[Soundguy]

You can cut the 94$ down too.. it doesn't have to be straight washer fluid.. just a mix...

Soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

You can cut the 94$ down too.. it doesn't have to be straight washer fluid.. just a mix...

Soundguy

 

[dknarnd]

I am having two new tires installed on my old JD "B" next week and I was told it would cost me $97 for a drum of washer fluid.

Only after reviewing the firestone chart I am second guessing my local tire dealer since according to the chart each 12.4 - 38 tire will take 46 gallon so that means 2 drums. And after reading this topic get me thinking that $97 for 50 gallon is expensive, guess a call is in order Monday morning.

 

[dknarnd]

I am having two new tires installed on my old JD "B" next week and I was told it would cost me $97 for a drum of washer fluid.

Only after reviewing the firestone chart I am second guessing my local tire dealer since according to the chart each 12.4 - 38 tire will take 46 gallon so that means 2 drums. And after reading this topic get me thinking that $97 for 50 gallon is expensive, guess a call is in order Monday morning.