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I've got to put a new tube in one of the tires on
my '29 coach. It has been over 35 years since the
last time I did this. That was when I was in high school with my first '29 coach. Can anybody give me a few pointers on this and maybe I'll remember how to do it. I have a rim spreader, tire tools, air compressor and one new tube.... Oh'boy, I don't remember it as being "fun", but I also don't remember it as being particularly hard to do. TIA :confused: :eek:


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Captain,
Don't forget the soap and water.
Ray

RGwiz,

I think I'll use vegetable based cooking oil, it
worked great on Harley rims! But come to think
of it. I don't remember using any type of lube
in the past when doing a split rim?!?!? :confused: :eek:


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If you position the retractable arm about 3" away from the split on the side to be retracted and then (after removing the retainer pin or unlocking the retainer) pull the rim inward. Not too much as you can deform the rim. Remove the tire by prying the tire, flap and tube as an assembly off the rim. Put the new tube [A little baby powder or talc in the tire casing will help prevent pinching the tube and leaks.] in place hold it in the tire with the flap and start the valve stem into the hole in the rim. Remove the rim jack and turn it around 180 deg. with one stationary arm one each side of the split. Expand the jack to reseat the rim into the retainer or lock.

At least that is the technique that has worked the best for me.

Just one comment, you can use more than just a little baby powder and it is cheaper than Talcum powder, it smells gooder than vegetable oil!And so does Palmolive Dishwashing soap and a liddle water mixed together!

Chipper & MrMack,

Thanks for the advice, its just what I needed!


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Update: New Tire Tube Time...

Well today I finally changed tubes on my right front wheel. I'm proud: I did't pinch a finger,
tube or use cuss words! It took a few minutes for
the procedure to come back to me. 1968 was probably was when I last did it on my first '29
coach. The 'ol lady watched and as I did it I explained to her what I was doing and how it all
was coming back to me. The secret is the right tools, that and a little common sense. However,
as the 'ol saying goes, "a little help from friends...". Thanks guys for the good words of wisdom. It's what makes this world rock and roll!


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