B7100 Wheel Mounting

[Saskstallion]

I've got a 1980 B7100, and was doing some work with it for the first time yesterday.
I was lifting things with the FEL, and noticed the back end of the tractor was a little unstable.
I'm not familiar with these tractors, as this is my first machine that I've owned, but I'm just wondering if this is the way the rear wheels are supposed to be mounted (see attached photo)?
The wheel simply slides over the axle, and a collar has a bolt in it to tighten the collar, then there is another bolt that runs through a hole in the axle to act as a "keeper pin".
Any input on this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks all!

 

[85Hokie]

the first time I looked at the picture - my brain turned inside out! Seeing that it is upside down threw me a bit!

The RIM is mounted backwards on that side of the axle. BUT the valve stem is on the "outside" too..... but the nuts are on the inside????

maybe the older B7100 had it flipped? I still think you have the situation inside out.....

as for holding - the clam shell design can get sloppy over time - ALWAYS make sure the pin stays in, it does not "help" the tension, rather an alignment and as a last ditch effort in case the shell did not hold.

There are replacement hubs on EBAY if those are shot!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Yep like 85Hokie said, it's all backwards and inside out.

 

[85Hokie]

Yep like 85Hokie said, it's all backwards and inside out.

Part that has me puzzled.....the HOLE for the valve stem.......PO drill that? I have seen stems as OE but not on a B7100...

 

[Saskstallion]

Part that has me puzzled.....the HOLE for the valve stem.......PO drill that? I have seen stems as OE but not on a B7100...

Not sure on that one.... Looks like I've taken on a few "mysteries" when I bought this machine....
So just to make sure I get it right, I just need to remove the wheels and flip them around and re-install on the axle?

 

[85Hokie]

Not sure on that one.... Looks like I've taken on a few "mysteries" when I bought this machine....
So just to make sure I get it right, I just need to remove the wheels and flip them around and re-install on the axle?

by flipping them - you will gain a wider stance, which is always good - until it hits your mid mower deck.

downside is placing air in tires will be a little more fun!

Here is a picture of what you are trying to achieve:

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Part that has me puzzled.....the HOLE for the valve stem.......PO drill that? I have seen stems as OE but not on a B7100...

My stock R1 rims have the same exact setup for the valve stems.
I think the difference is the Turf rims

 

[Saskstallion]

by flipping them - you will gain a wider stance, which is always good - until it hits your mid mower deck.

downside is placing air in tires will be a little more fun!

Here is a picture of what you are trying to achieve:

One more question I have, after looking at the wheel again... Will I also need to unbolt the center hub and turn it around?
Seems like if I just flip the wheel around, there won't be much or the collar holding it onto the shaft.
Sorry if this is a dumb question, or if it plain just doesn't make sense....

 

[85Hokie]

There are a couple of holes that the "locking pin" can align to - pick one that suits you needs and lock the clamshell down firm

here is a picture:

http://www.orangetractortalks.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=5786&d=1343687832

 

[Lil Foot]

And from the outside:

 

[Saskstallion]

Perfect. Thanks All!

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

Also if you note the rim center are dished to one side or the other, you can change them around either way to get the largest off set you can out of them.