2N Front Weights

[Chuck in Gilroy]

I need advice on what to use for weights on my restored 2N. I have added water to the rear and front tires, but the rig still feels front light, even with no attachments.
The tractor came with front wheel weights on the outside of the tire. These were not correct and covered up the air stem.
Thanks,
Chuck

 

[Dunk]

(quoted from post at 20:47:08 09/03/09) I need advice on what to use for weights on my restored 2N. I have added water to the rear and front tires, but the rig still feels front light, even with no attachments.
The tractor came with front wheel weights on the outside of the tire. These were not correct and covered up the air stem.
Thanks,
Chuck

Put a front bumper on it, and make you a way to put all of the weight you want on it?

 

[Dell (WA)]

Chuck.......front wheel weight, eh? you write......"The tractor came with front wheel weights on the outside of the tire. These were not correct and covered up the air stem".......ain't NO LAW that prevents you from using the blue-fire wrench to cut a "notch" access for yer valve stems. Simple, eh?

I'd sure use metal wheel weights 'stedda' leaky corrosive water weight. ......Dell

 

[Lumpy]

My 2n has 5.50x16 front tires. I'm going to fill them with used engine anti-freeze. I'm hoping to get 35-40 pounds of weight per tire. I added a front bumper also.

 

[jimNCal]

Ah, Gilroy. Garlic capital of the world and home of Bonfonte' Gardens.

I can help in several ways with your light front problem. I'm over in Fresno and we get over that way 6 or 7 times a year.

I have 19" weights, 16" weights & wheels, & an original 'N' bumper. (I still have to put a bottom bar on it tho.)

e-mail is always open,

jim

 

[Chuck in Gilroy]

Thanks for all the replies.
JimNCal nailed it after I sent a picture of the original setup. Turns out, the weights were correct, just mounted incorrectly.
This forum is tops!!
Chuck