Removing a Rusted Rear Wheel

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I hope you liked this video. Here's a link to a series of videos about a Braggs & Stratton 3 HP engine rebuild: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4Kpcpaoi8lkpZY Have a great week!!!

[@PinetreeLine]

Nicely done Mike! No matter how difficult this tractor is no match for your experience and wisdom! Nice job Brother!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was up against it on this one brother!!! I scratched my head for a while before I tried the 'Grampie's Workshop' approved wheel puller!!! LOL But the wheel did come off and now I have it well greased so I shouldn't have to go through that again!!! Thanks for the comment and for watching. Take 'er easy!!!

[@DIYMyWay]

Your resourcefulness never ceases to amaze me, Mike! Nicely done!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Martin!!! Every now and then something I try works out. This wasn't working the best, but I stuck with it, since this was the best I had, and eventually got the wheel off. What a battle!!! Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Have a great week!!

[@khtractors]

We’ve experienced that same issue with those wheels. They can be very tough to get off. I think some of the MTD’s had two holes in the wheels already. Great idea on the puller setup, glad it worked!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!! The puller wasn't the best for sure, but it did eventually get the wheel off. I have seen tractor wheels with the 2 holes in them too. So I figured it wouldn't hurt the wheel if I put 2 holes in it. LOL Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Take care!!!

[@HomeWithTheBuffingtons]

Dang Mike! Another great idea and implementation! You got the job done with what you had! Awesome!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! Yes sir. If you have the right tools the jobs can get done. If you don't have the right tools, the job may still get done but it take longer!!! LOL This 'wheel puller' worked out OK though. It was a battle to get the wheel off I must say!!! All good now though. Thanks for tuning in and commenting. I sure appreciate it!! Take care!!!

[@janetdickson4451]

Glad you finally got it off! You just never know what you may get into when you buy a used tractor! You will soon have it as good or better than new!!!!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

It's a fun project and even if it isn't like new when I finish I'll sure know what I have eh!!!

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

They can be a pain when they rust up. Glad you got it off. Have a good weekend Mike! See ya!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? This wheel was stuck on pretty good John. I beat on it for a while from the back side, but was afraid of damaging the differential so I can up with this 'Grampie's Workshop' approved wheel puller!!! LOL After a lot more persuading I got the wheel off!!! LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching buddy!! Take care!!

[@CountryLivingWithTheHarnishs]

Great video very good idea to get the rims off the tractor have a great week

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? This wheel gave me a battle for sure. I tried driving it off by hitting it from the back side but I was afraid I would do damage to the differential. The puller eventually worked but that wheel was stuck on there for sure. Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Take care!!!

[@OpenAirOutdoors]

I like how you came up with a solution for mounting the puller. Take care Mike!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The wheel had no holes in it to attach a puller to, so I figured I'd drill a couple. Then I had to connect the puller to these holes. The chain sure helped with that one!!! Thanks for watching and commenting Marc. Take 'er easy!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

That was a genius idea using the chain with the puller! I'm a big fan of using heat for jobs like these (propane torch). The penetrating fluid I like to keep on hand is PB BLASTER. It seems to break out rusted parts better than anything else. Sometimes I will spray a rusted bolt or part in PB BLASTER, let it soak then heat it with the torch (alternate between those two methods and most things will break free). As a last resort, I always keep a 20LB SLEDGE HAMMER at the ready!! haha You will find PB Blaster at any parts store such as NAPA or Canadian Tire. Funny story: One day I had my wife with me at NAPA. The front of the store had racks full of small parts like door handles and nuts and bolts, and as you get deeper into the store the shelves had bigger things like hand tools, drills and supplies. Right at the back of the store, was a wall full of bigger tools including some huge sledge hammers. My wife commented that the sledgehammers must be there for jobs that started off small but ended up needing the stuffing knocked out of them!! Hahaha I thought her view of the store pretty funny (she's no mechanic...and, come to think of it, I don't think I'll let her anywhere near my car after hearing that!! LOL). Keep your stick on the ice, Mike!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That was a good observation of the NAPA store Brad!!! Pretty funny. But I bet that is the stores philosophy!!! As for getting the wheel of: it put up a pretty good fight but I outlasted it. LOL I was going to put heat on it but there is a spacer between the wheel hub and the transaxle casing. I didn't want to melt that spacer as it is made from plastic. The same with the sledge hammer option. I didn't like to pound too hard on the back side of the wheel hub in case I damaged the differential. So it was reduced down to making this puller. It didn't work real well, but good enough eh!!! Great comments and thanks a ton for tuning in. Take care!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Hi Mike, sounds like you may have been sitting a little too close to that jug of blueberry wine....I'm not BRAD ! I'm not BAD, but certainly not BRAD! I have BRAD nails, both 16 and 18 gauge but I'm not BRAD. I Have lived in BC for 30 years and in Nova Scotia before that, but I'm not BRAD. I sometimes have BAD breath but never BRAD breath. My name is top secret, but you can call me buddy. Just E-A-S-E B-A-C-K on the homemade wine and everything will be fine! LOL

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@EverydayProjects Oh Oh!!! Did I make a mistake!!! That would be the first one this decade!!! I can tell you must have spent sometime in NS since you know it's Blueberry wine season!!! LOL Sorry about the name mix up. Not tool sure what happened there. Sometimes the keyboard and computer get together and play tricks on me!!!

[@EverydayProjects]

@@GrampiesWorkshop LESS WINE, LESS WINE, LESS WINE ! LOL hahaha

[@davessmallenginerevival2847]

Hi Mike. Hey that was a great idea for the puller. Sure glad it came off for you. I've tried just about everything including drilling big holes so my puller jaws fit through and the only thing that happened was I bent the center of the rim. I've even heated them which does work most of the time but as you probably guessed that ruins the axle seal. Put anti seize on when you reinstall the wheel. Great work

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I was hitting from the back with a drift punch for a while but I was afraid I'd damage the differential so I cobbled together this puller. It worked but not without some 'blue air' being expelled!!! LOL I just put grease on the axle, but I need to take the wheels off again and put Never Seize on it. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that!!! Thanks for the tip and for watching Dave. Have a great week!!!

[@ShaneBurrell1]

Like the wheel puller mod. Great video!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Shane. I was trying to beat the wheel off by hitting it from the back side with a drift but I was afraid I would damage the differential. The puller worked but it was a struggle the whole way!!! Thanks so much for your comment and for dropping by. Take 'er easy!!!

[@davidlang576]

love watching your stuff!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks David!! I'm glad you enjoy the channel. It's good fun making the videos and even more fun to see nice comments like yours!!! Have a great week and take 'er easy!!!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

That was a tough step, great idea using the puller 👍🏻🙋🏼‍♂️

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Luc!! I worked on getting this wheel off for a day and then even with the puller it didn't come off without a fight!!! We got it though and it's all good now. Thanks for the comments and for tuning in. Take care!!!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

I just had to replace the same tire on my Cub Cadet LT42, cut the sidewall mowing after only 4 hours. I wish I had that contraption! Nice video :) - David

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Welcome to the channel!!! It's some nice to read your comment. That's too bad about your tire. I hope you wheel came off easier than this one. Mann I'm telling ya, I worked hard to get this off. All good now though. Thanks again for watching and especially for the comments. Take 'er easy!!!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

@@GrampiesWorkshop LOL my wheel slid right off! I'm sorry you had so much trouble, but it was fun watching you figure it out! I love your channel man, see you soon! - David

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@PaleHorseOutdoors Thanks a lot Dave!!! I'm enjoying your channel too. I like channels like yours. You know guys getting it done with what they have and enjoying it all the way!!!

[@RustyGlovebox]

Very smart Mike using the puller on the wheel. I will remember that How to trick.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Good day eh!!! I was trying to get the wheel off by hitting it from behind with a drift punch for a while too, but I was afraid I was going to damage the differential. This puller wasn't great, but eventually did get the wheel off. A long afternoon for sure!!! Thanks for the nice comment and for watching. Have a great week!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

HEY MIKE. Tip # 69, LOL is take a map torch (Acetylene is better) and heat between each stud. You will hear it pop and you are golden bud. No matter how you made it work yer a winner my dear friend. That was some great engineering eh. ATF is a great anti rust fluid. It is just 10W oil with a bunch of additives in it. Throw a rusted bicycle type chain in it for a day or 3 and see how it makes bagged to near new. WELL DONE SON !

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for those tips Dean. I can't believe it's only tip #69. I'm sure I learned more than 69 tips from you!!! LOL Thanks a lot my friend and take care!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Bonjour Mon Ami, ouff that was a lots of rust 😮🥴 Great tool Sir 👌👍 Great funny statesman 🤣👍🥴😏 Bonne fin de semain CHeers 👌🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Comment ca va mon ami!!! Dave that wheel was rusted on the axle solid with a capitol 'S'!!! LOL I was hitting on the back side of it to try and drive it off but was afraid I would damage the differential so I switched to this crazy set up. Et voila, ca marche!!! LOL Merci d'avoir regarde Dave. I sure hope you have a great weekend at Joe's getting your tractor and RV back home!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Merci Beaucoup mon ami yes in deed Next Week End 😉👍🍻

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@RCAFpolarexpress Oh I thought it was this weekend Dave!! Well good luck next weekend. It'll be exciting eh!!! Say Hi to Joe for me will ya!!!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I will Sir for Sure and thank you again Cheers 👌🤣🍻

[@RevLarry]

Use silver anti-seize on clean parts before assembly, and, next time, it won't be rusted on! It's sad that the factory won't use a little anti-seize. Thanks!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I appreciate you dropping by the channel. I sure do agree with using the anti-seize. This wheel was on a ride-on I bought and it was stuck on pretty good. You can be sure I used a liberal amount of anti-seize when I reinstalled it!! LOL Thanks a a lot for commenting. I hope you can come back again soon. Take 'er easy!!

[@twinbrookacres]

Isn't it always the way - there has to be at least one stubborn bolt or wheel, etc? I am experiencing that now. Thanks for sharing!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's for sure. I wasn't even planning on videoing this because I thought the wheels would just pull off. That's why I didn't have much video on all the banging and pulling and fussing and groaning!!! But we got it!!! "Stick-toitive' always wins over 'stick-onitive'!!! LOL Thanks for the comment and for watching. Take care!!!

[@adventurerhoades]

Good info especially us people in snowy climates.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? I had a heck of a time getting this wheel off. But after trying a few things I ended up with this cobbled together wheel puller and off it came. Not without a struggle though!!! Thanks a lot for tuning in and commenting. Take care!!!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

We have a couple of lawn tractors with that type of axle and wheel fitment and sometimes it can be horrible to get the wheels off. Great idea to drill a couple of holes. When I first saw the axe I thought you really had enough of trying to do this and was about to use the pointed end on it lol

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Joseph. There was a time during the day that I thought if doing that, but luckily I came up with this wheel puller idea. Kind of sketchy but after a lot more persuading I managed to get the wheel off. What a job!!! Thanks for tuning in and take care!!!

[@HuntingFarmerOfficial]

Glad you got that beast broke loose! I was beginning to think you were milking the job so you didn’t have to go help Nannie mow….😜

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ha Ha Ha!!! Yeah Nannie was out mowing again. God love her, she keeps the yard some nice. It was a battle to get the wheel off, but we won it in the end. 'Stick-to-itive' always winds over 'stick-on-itive' right!!! LOL Thanks for tuning in and commenting. Take care!!

[@rassy440]

Thats pure genius

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Well thanks. It's amazing what ideas we can come up with when we're up against it eh!! Thanks for watching. I hope you can drop by the channel again. Take 'er easy!!

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Hi Grampie, That wheel was on there good, but you got it off with a little creativity. I her someone mowing in the background.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes sir. It was a battle but 'stick-to-itiveness' overcame 'stuck-on-itiveness' in this case!!! LOL The mowing sound in the background is Nannie. She looks after the yard work and keeps the grass mowed. God love her eh!!! Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Have a great week!!!

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Good job getting it off that rust is bad stuff hope the storm don,t get you.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? The wheel was stuck on there pretty good. I thought it was going to be a simple job and it took me 2 days to get it off!!! LOL So far we're doing OK with the storm. Just some heavy rain, but they are speaking of heavy weather maybe on Monday for us so we'll see what happens. Thanks for the thought and for watching. Take care!!

[@BruceLyeg]

Using the chain like that was a genius idea Mike. There's some brains rattling around inside your head

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks Bruce. Rattling around for sure, because there aren't many brain cells left working!!! LOL Thanks a lot for dropping by and take care!!

[@bdogjr7779]

Awesome Grampie《☆》Brilliant using the chains to make the puller work without damaging the tire or transmission👍KROIL is my favorite penetrating oil🖖😁◇¿.🌴◇:*:◇🌴Greetings from⛾Florida🤳my friend😎🎱☮🔊🖖👍

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hey there Bdog!!! I have heard of Kroil, but I have never seen any around here. I usually have at least WD40 in the shop but this day the cupboard was bare. So I tried to make some with the hydraulic transmission oil and mineral spirits. It sure made the oil thin, but I'm not too sure if it helped any!!! LOL Thanks for dropping by and take 'er easy!!!

[@hectora3692]

I bought an old RX 95 John Deere ridding mower which I fall in love all 4 tires was dry rotten . Cause the age I desire to replace 3 came out but the rear right hand side is exactly the same way jammed in there . My concern is what to do next cause I already purchased four new replacement tires and I can’t remove the right rear wheel 😤 hope this video will help me . And a bunch people 😱

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks for dropping in and watching the video on the wheel removal. I have seen where wheels are heated up with a propane torch to help with removal as well. If you try that be careful of fire. Heat the center part of the wheel, the hub, to get it hot so it expands. Also applying penetrating oils are a good help too. Good luck and I hope you can get the wheel off!! Take 'er easy!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

Never forget to give the mating surfaces a touch of never seize eh. I call it "self preservation" eh, LOL

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Dean I greased the axle and hub with Crazy Grease. I'm not sure why I never thought of the Never Seize, but that's what I need to use. I guess I'll be taking the wheels off again soon eh!!! Thanks for watching and for the reminder!!! Take care buddy!!!

[@TomokosEnterprize]

@@GrampiesWorkshop Shine on bud. I just love your posts. Great in yer face real happenings and their resolve. Ya rock my FRIEND !

[@houndsmanone4563]

Nice job, Mike. Check the axel to make sure it's not warped slightly. Also does that wheel have a key? I had difficulty taking off a rear wheel on my walk behind Billy Goat brush hog and low and behold, it had a key in it. I felt like an ole billy goat so I didn't want you to go through what I went through. Full-watch. Have a fine weekend. 👍🏽🙂

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Thanks a lot for the comments Don. The shaft was OK, but I did damage the bolt hole on the end of the axle a bit. I had to chase the threads to get it back again. There s no key. The wheel mates with flats on either side of the axle end. I put grease on it to go back together, but I think I'll redo that and use Never-Seize instead of grease. Thanks to some great suggestions from viewers for that tip!!! Have a great week Don and thanks for dropping by!!!

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

@@GrampiesWorkshop , you got out ahead of me again Mike. I was going to suggest anti seize.

[@DIYVariety]

Rust, you got to love nature's glue

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Yes sir. I think this was 'Nature's Weld'. Holy molly it was some hard to get this wheel off. I was beginning to think it was part of the axle for a bit there. But we did get it off and it's all good now!!! Thanks a bunch for tuning in and commenting. Have a great week!!!

[@loggerjohn01]

I would have just started doing doughnuts in my driveway or even better.... sit up a Big J's ramp and tried jumping it a few times. But now that I think about it you were better off doing it your way! LOL Take care

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

Hello there Big J!!! That's a good idea. I should have tried that. But I bet this wheel still wouldn't have come off. Man it was stuck!!! Thanks for tuning in John and take care!!!

[@loggerjohn01]

@@GrampiesWorkshop I hear there is a big storm coming your way Mike, I hope you guys stay safe.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

@@loggerjohn01 So far, John, all we are hearing is talk. The scary part is the weather man reported tonight that it's supposed to turn and go out to sea and we won't be affected by it. So after hearing that I went out and made sure the generator was fueled and ready!!! LOL

[@Junkboy888]

He He He.. love the laugh :) I do the same :) I need to Mod some of my rims for a 3 prong puller.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? That's about all I could do on this job was laugh. Everything that could go wrong went wrong!! The 3 jaw puller does a better job of pulling the wheel and since I had to drill holes in the wheel it wouldn't add much to the job!! I appreciate you dropping by. Nice to have you on the channel. I hope you can come back again soon. Take care!!!

[@break1009eighty]

I am at the stage now where im useing a grinder

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Oh Oh!! Man it must really be rusted bad eh. I never thought I cold this wheel off, but after fighting with it for a long time it finally came off. I hope you can get your wheel off without damaging the axle. Thanks for watching and maybe you could let me know if you are successful in getting the wheel removed!! Take 'er easy!!

[@randyabraham1058]

Would have been more interesting if we saw from story to finish.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Great to have you visit the channel!! That's a goof point Randy. Here is a link to a playlist I have for the restoration of the Estate Car. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqu5XoF4qr54q9E Hope you enjoy and come back to the channel again. Take 'er easy!!!

[@craigh2249]

Please loose the music. It's hard to hear you.

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Sorry about the music. I try and have the music so low it can barely be heard, but I guess that didn't happen on this video. I'll try and make sure that doesn't happen again. Thanks for the head up and take care!!!

[@philliphall5198]

Lololo If you buy a New mower remove the rear wheels and antizzzzzzzzzzzz them

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? For sure I'll be doing that Phillip. The buddy I bought this tractor from sure didn't know about anti seize eh. What a job I had getting that wheel off. I was lucky I didn't ruin anything doing it. Thanks for dropping by. I hope you can back again. Take 'er easy!!

[@crossbow3539]

To much time talking

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? So sorry you feel that way. I was trying to explain what all I went through to get the wheel off in hopes my explanation might help some folks and lessen their struggle to do a similar job. I guess you didn't need this much explanation, but not everyone is as adept as you perhaps... Take 'er easy!!