Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:47 am
There is a tool for cleaning the area that the valve seats on . Try that with a another new valve core .
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Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 9:18 am
@DavidBarkey what is that tool? Qtip? 
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:15 am
No, but that kind of idea . I use to have one in my box . Have no idea where it went . Anyways it is a hard plastic rod that is tapered at the end to match where the valve core seats . The point is to rub off anything stuck to the seat area in the stem where the valve core body seals .Could be a bit of corrosion or debree or a bit of the old seal . A piece of dowel would work to .
Tractor tires usually run a lower air pressure . These valve cores are better for that IMO . Plus alow for faster filling large tires .
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:47 am
Thank Dave! I don’t think I’ve seen that tool before, but I see what you’re saying about using a dowel. I have no idea what core is in it now, might have to look into that. I think I usually run around 10 to 12 psi.DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:15 amNo, but that kind of idea . I use to have one in my box . Have no idea where it went . Anyways it is a hard plastic rod that is tapered at the end to match where the valve core seats . The point is to rub off anything stuck to the seat area in the stem where the valve core body seals .Could be a bit of corrosion or debree or a bit of the old seal . A piece of dowel would work to .
Tractor tires usually run a lower air pressure . These valve cores are better for that IMO . Plus alow for faster filling large tires .
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Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 2:06 pm
I looked online and could not find it . Not something used anymore , I guess .JSinMO wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:47 amThank Dave! I don’t think I’ve seen that tool before, but I see what you’re saying about using a dowel. I have no idea what core is in it now, might have to look into that. I think I usually run around 10 to 12 psi.DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 10:15 amNo, but that kind of idea . I use to have one in my box . Have no idea where it went . Anyways it is a hard plastic rod that is tapered at the end to match where the valve core seats . The point is to rub off anything stuck to the seat area in the stem where the valve core body seals .Could be a bit of corrosion or debree or a bit of the old seal . A piece of dowel would work to .
Tractor tires usually run a lower air pressure . These valve cores are better for that IMO . Plus alow for faster filling large tires .
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Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 pm
I did a quick double check on the description of this tool...
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vict ... s#store=45
It does say that it will ream the inside valve seat - I would guess a plastic tool would probably be gentler though
It does say that it will ream the inside valve seat - I would guess a plastic tool would probably be gentler though
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sun Mar 05, 2023 7:22 pm
Interesting, I got this tool in a kit of valve related tools, a while ago.RoamingGnome wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 pm I did a quick double check on the description of this tool...
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https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vict ... s#store=45
It does say that it will ream the inside valve seat - I would guess a plastic tool would probably be gentler though
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:08 am
Yes but you can easily go to far and ruin it , then in case of a tube need to have a new stem put on (I don't know anyone doing that any more) or replace the tube . The other end cleans the threads so the core will seat down properly .RoamingGnome wrote: ↑Sun Mar 05, 2023 6:42 pm I did a quick double check on the description of this tool...
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https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/vict ... s#store=45
It does say that it will ream the inside valve seat - I would guess a plastic tool would probably be gentler though
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Mon Mar 06, 2023 8:24 am
Thanks Dave! Good cautionary note about being careful when cleaning sealing surfaces... especially on an inner tube.DavidBarkey wrote: ↑Mon Mar 06, 2023 6:08 am Yes but you can easily go to far and ruin it , then in case of a tube need to have a new stem put on (I don't know anyone doing that any more) or replace the tube . The other end cleans the threads so the core will seat down properly .
Re: Messing around in the shop
Posted: Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:35 pm
Thought I’d update my tractor tire troubles! I confirmed the leak is in the valve stem. It’s pretty crappy, but I cleaned it up the best I could and got the leak to stop. Then I put a better quality cap on. That was on March 5th and the tire hasn’t lost air since!
I decided not to mess with it too much. If the valve stem strips out or breaks then I’d have to break the tire down and replace the tube, and I don’t wanna if I don’t have too! So we’re calling it good for now! 