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Old 02-08-2016, 04:38 PM   #1
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Default Any Idea on what this is for?
It says "MFG for Ford Dealer Supply" and "By Alamo iron Works, San Antonio, Texas" on it
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Old 02-08-2016, 05:01 PM   #2
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How big is it? Is that black on the outside rubber? Not knowing the
size it almost looks like a front wheel for an old warehouse tug.

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Old 02-08-2016, 05:14 PM   #3
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Tractor wheel weight?
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Tractor wheel weight?
would be my guess too, the outer holes are way to far apart for a tug or machine cart or something.
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A front wheel for a Fordson? The center hole has tapered roller bearing races in it.
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Maybe something like this.

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Old 02-08-2016, 07:44 PM   #7
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Maybe we can get another one and have a benching contest
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I got nosey and looked up Alamo Iron Works in San Antonio Texas look it up pretty good read
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A front wheel for a Fordson? The center hole has tapered roller bearing races in it.
At first I was thinking a wheel for a factory supply parts cart, but I think Bill might be right, and the 4 holes are used to bolt on wheel weights.
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I think they are still in business, try sending them the pick and see if you can get an answer form the source.

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I did a few google searches and found some old forklifts and tractors that had this type wheel/hub assembly but nothing ford related
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Could be the wheel off a disc or three gang plow?
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The more I think about it, I think that Bader is correct. It is probably for a piece of Ag equipment that Ford built to work with the Fordson
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