Some Headway

Of course, the engine is on the way and first impluse is to get the machine running and moving. Wrong.

It appears that for whatever the reason, a straw walker tried to come up thru the roof. Since this area is right under where the engine normally sits, all this has to be repaired first before we can even think about an engine.

First picture is from the inside of the combine looking forward. Walker took the roof, bent the cob sheild and didn't do that separater beater any good either.

Pretty sure I can straighten both that beater and that leaning raddle cover; I can also make a new roof panel.

Bad news is that in the process, the rouge walker bent the front walker crankshaft. That dude along with the rear one, have both got to be replaced. :>(

One job at a time; one day at a time.

Allan

Naw, I set that whole deal up. As long as they stay out of my way, I'm happy. :>)

Allan

I have concluded that you just love the challenge of doing something that 99% of the population thinks can"t be done. An my hat"s off to you for your skills and your "can do" attitude!

Go to it and we"ll all look forward to you pictorial progress reports.

Best regards,
Jerry

I didn't suffer much personal strife during the crash of the early 80's- but not because I didn't try! A buddy and I tried for 2 or 3 years in the mid 70's to put together a workable wheat/barley operation in eastern Washington, which would, of course, have crashed and burned a few years later- but we were never able to get our foot in the door. Don't presently remember the old saying about God watching over fools (somebody help me with it). I salute you for taking the plunge, and I salute you for getting up and dusting your self off afterwards, and finding another way to succeed.

Thanks to all of you who are going to help in every way possible- you're gonna have guys lining up to send you stuff, I think- and there's no way this baby isn't going to be ready to go next summer!

Mike

First thing ya do is take 'em home, soak the things in diesel fuel to loosen 'em back up, so you can have that pair of pliers back to use again.

I'm doing the same darned thing only with a little bigger pair of pliers. :>)

You ain't just a kiddin'! These guys on here are the best ever! Wish I lived across the fence from each and every one. :>)

Allan

I wouldn't trade places with ya.

Gleaners are relatively easy to work on compared to those other models. Most stuff is walk up to it and work on it from the outside of the machine.

Not a heck of a lot inside with these old devils. 'Cept mine (groan)..... .. :>(

Allan

Good luck!!!!

So far, I've put countless rabbits and mice through them, and even a duck, black bird, skunk, and unfortunatly and most recently one of the barn cats.... That one sucked but nothing I could do about it. Didn't even know I got her but dad told me he pulled her out of the windrow...

Donovan from Wisconsin

Other than these two items, the rest of the sheet metal is all okay.

However, every bearing, idler, belt and chain has to be replaced. This old gal has been workin'. :>(

Allan

When I saw the sidewall flexing as I spun the crank, that's right when I also noticed the headache coming on.

On a self-imposed budget with this turkey. Really don't wanna see any more 'surprises' please. :>(

Allan