| Posted by on October 7, 2012 | |
You've got a couple great examples of "wheel sweating" today, and with a little advanced planning you could also have had a great "butt crack" with this one !!!
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what exactly does said "wheel sweating" do?
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I never know the tire could be sweated off while still on the engine; I thought the wheels had to be removed from the frame. Learn something new everyday. Good shot Leia!
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"Sweating" the wheel simply puts heat on the tire of the wheel so that it expands at a greater rate than the wheel itself, allowing tires to be put on, or taken off of the wheel. Locomotive tires are usually machined to a inside diameter a few thousands of an inch smaller than the outside diameter of the wheel it is placed on. Heating or "sweating" the tire allows for enough expansion in the tire for it to be taken on and off the wheel.
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| Posted by mishu88 on October 8, 2012 | |
Ghost Rider!
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| Posted by NYC Man on October 8, 2012 | |
It aids in tire removal and installation.
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No need to drop the entire axle. Would be majorwork doing that. Great shot forsure.
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| Posted by Leia on October 8, 2012 | |
Thank you, to all for the kind comments and to Joe and AmtkEngr for the explanations.
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Another good tire photo!
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Awesome shot! It's wonderful that we can still work like this in the 21st century.
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| Posted by mmi16 on October 11, 2012 | |
So much for going to Mr. Tire - is there a Road Hazard warranty? :)
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