Tires Tires and rims for MF 65. Carb question too.

artie40 · Nov 9, 2010

I just had a rear rim crumble where the air valve is located. A piece the size of a soup can lid disentegrated when adding air. I am having trouble finding a rim for the tractor. The tire size is 14.9-28. There is a matched set on the tractor. The rims are the expandable type. Any suggestions? I am in Massachusetts. I have one Massey Ferguson dealer looking (Whately, MA, NH and Maine) but am open for suggestions. I'm guessing I should buy a pair of rims and tires since they seem to be originals (1963).

Also, The carburator started running best at 1/4 choke. I've cleaned it, the fuel line, filter and removed all sediment from the tank. Suggestions here would be helpful as well.

Thanks,

Artie

jlsmith · Nov 10, 2010

artie40 said:
I just had a rear rim crumble where the air valve is located. A piece the size of a soup can lid disentegrated when adding air. I am having trouble finding a rim for the tractor. The tire size is 14.9-28. There is a matched set on the tractor. The rims are the expandable type. Any suggestions? I am in Massachusetts. I have one Massey Ferguson dealer looking (Whately, MA, NH and Maine) but am open for suggestions. I'm guessing I should buy a pair of rims and tires since they seem to be originals (1963).

Also, The carburator started running best at 1/4 choke. I've cleaned it, the fuel line, filter and removed all sediment from the tank. Suggestions here would be helpful as well.

Thanks,

Artie

What type of center is the rim I know where a few are but need to know which style you have.
Jeremy

windy acers · Nov 10, 2010

The center could be the old disck screw type with slots in the rims or flat and direct bolt on spin out rims.

artie40 · Dec 8, 2010

jlsmith said:
What type of center is the rim I know where a few are but need to know which style you have.
Jeremy

28x12 4 Rail Power Adjust

This is what I found. (see Hey wheel link above) A Neighboring farmer said I could use a 28 X 12 or 28 X 13 rim with the 15.9 tire. I confirmed this with my local tire guy. The center disk is held to the rim rails in 4 locations and locked on one rail only. The center disk was held to the axle with 8 lug nuts on 5/8" diameter studs.

Question: Fill tires with Calcium again? Or is there another alternative "now a days"?

Thanks.

artie40 · Dec 8, 2010

I meant 14.9 - 28 on the tire size NOT 15.9.

pete59 · Jan 20, 2011

I had new tires put on my 65 20 years ago and had the same problem. At that time we were able to weld a patch on rim and then grind it down, 20 years later and no problems although I was taking the fluid out anyway. Also rebuilt my carb. at same time marvel schebler TSX695 made a world of difference.