F2 Cleaning shoe

Doug Wis · Nov 26, 2013

Today had the connecting rod come off that connects the shoe to the eccentric shaft. Came off on both sides. really plugged things up before I noticed it. Got them put back on and the machine unplugged and ran it abit and they were both almost off again. came off on the bushing end not the sealed bearing end. have been running the f series for years and never had a problem before. can't see any problem that could be causing this. When they are on everything seems to be doing what its supposed to. There is nothing that I could see that holds them on. the only thing I can think of is that the flange that holds the sealed bearing on is worn and allowing the rod to drift sideways.
Anyone ever have a problem with this ? I made a collar with a set screw for each side but haven't tried it in the field yet.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 26, 2013

maybe sumthin wrong with the keeper collar clamp ...never had that happen when I ran a gleaner f for serveral seasons ,, now I am back with masseys ...chek the bearing on pitman arm that rocks the shoe ,,if it is bad it will reaaly put a throw into the shoe ,,and ,could yank the arms off ..especially on a massey .

4020 electrician · Nov 27, 2013

Are you talking about the rubber bushings? Mine came off this year also and I just replaced the rubber bushings. They should fit tight and not move on the shaft. Do Not use any oil or grease to put them on! Soak the new ones in hot water for lube because water will evaporate.

Doug Wis · Nov 27, 2013

Yes that's the end that came off. I am very abundant with oil on anything that moves so that may be the problem. they went back on hard, but not as hard as you describe. only have about 15A left so the collar I made should hold them on. May have to replace them before next year. thanks for your reply.

paul · Nov 28, 2013

Need new rubber pieces.

Had that happen too. I used the old rubber in backwards and it held up for a few acres to get done. They don't look worn, but how they act when they are shot. The worn out rubber 'walks' off the shaft it clamps to.

Paul

4020 electrician · Nov 28, 2013

The rubber bushings fit tight! Take a board and a three pound hammer after you soak them. You could use dish soap in the water because the water will evaporate and soak will dry but they are not bad to put on. About 75.00 for both sides.

hazmt · Nov 29, 2013

I fought this issue all through corn season. I broke 2 shaker shafts before I figured out the rubber bushings were the problem (BTW new shafts are over $450! Used were $200). Oakley's has the replacement bushings for ~ $90. I made a lock ring to go on the ends of the shaft for mine, so I won't (hopefully) ever have to buy the shaft again!

Doug Wis · Nov 29, 2013

I ran 4 loads today and the collars I made held the bushings on. When I put the bushings back on I had to use a hammer but they weren't as tight as others have said they should be, but certainly no slop in them. Just wondering if this will cause problems down the road. Nearly done this year so will have to deal with it in the future. Thanks for all the replies

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