Last few rows of corn...

casecollectorsc · Nov 7, 2014

Just about done with corn. 1665 and 1660 did good. Had to replace the thresher drive belt and unplug the grain conveyor on the 1665 and replace a tire on the 1660. Case 306 and JD 643 cornheads did good also. Always wish I had another 100 acres to do when almost done.

Bruce from Can. · Nov 7, 2014

Nice pictures, 12rows per pass must make the acres fall away pretty fast. Thanks for the pictures showing sunshine,almost forgot what it looked like.Bruce

chuck machinist · Nov 7, 2014

Well Steve ,If you if you do an additional 100 next fall, I will help you with the harvest!

Bob Bancroft · Nov 7, 2014

But the payments on those monsters must be unbearable!!!!!!

1370rod · Nov 7, 2014

Good to hear you are finished Steve. Can be proud of that pair of combines for another successful harvest. We know there has to be just a handful of operators left in the US that rely on CASE machines of that vintage for their harvest. Good job and pics, Rod.

Case Nutty 1660 · Nov 7, 2014

Steve, what a impressive site! Glad you too have gotten through harvest! Sounds like a good year for you other than the repairs but heck you could have had those issues with a newer machine, I always Love to see the "real" CASE combines at work, great pics thanks for sharing
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John Saeli · Nov 7, 2014

Do you notice a difference in header loss between the 2 heads. I ran the 306 for 20 years, now using the 643 Deere. I seem to notice more ears bouncing off the 643 than I did the higher designed 306. I have the metal risers on the snouts & the rubber flaps, but still see an occasional ear bouncing off.

casecollectorsc · Nov 7, 2014

You are right. Slowed the JD head down, but the Case does seem to save more ears. I wish the 306 had the enclosed gearcase like the JD. 10 1" bearings per row to replace when they give trouble.

casecollectorsc · Nov 7, 2014

Thanks, would like to use the 660s also, but the weather is supposed to go down hill Monday. Best try to finish the field work.

casecollectorsc · Nov 7, 2014

One of the better crops we've had lately. Need more horses and bigger hoppers. The 1665 has the heavier drive axle 10" farther forward and makes carrying a big load easier. Have to find time to get the other 1665 going.

Don Rudolph · Nov 7, 2014

Good for you for beating old man winter. It is a pleasure to see those real Case combines in action. Thanks for posting. Don

John Saeli · Nov 7, 2014

I used to keep the bearings greased where they were greaseable. Can't remember if they all were or not. If they weren't, I'd oil them w/ an oil can. Drizzle oil on the shaft into the seal & watch the seal suck it in. I'd always replace a non-lube bearing w/ a re-greaseable one, when they had to be re-placed. Snouts on the 306 were a pain to remove for servicing.
I was told by a CASE engineer, years ago, that Deere bought the prints & patents from CASE for the 1665 Combine & 306 Head. My 7720 measures 52" inside. Just sayin'.

John Saeli · Nov 7, 2014

Couldn't agree more on the need for a bigger hopper. But, I never had a complaint with the power of that LH318 engine, even w/ the chopper, except 1 time when I put new Champion plugs in it. Ran like crap & an old time Chrysler man told me to throw the new Champions away & replace them w/ Autolites. I always used Autolite plugs after that, real copper wires, & a "Hi Boost" coil.

NickatKY · Nov 7, 2014

Great pics!!!

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