Gleaner f2 header clutch

StrongsOlivers · Oct 12, 2017

I have a 77 Gleaner f2 so it doesn't have a header clutch. The header comes when you engage the
threasher. I was wondering if there is any way to make the head turn on and off with a lever instead of
the electric clutch?

Bob Bancroft · Oct 12, 2017

The early F's had a belt/tightener lever which operated the header drive. I didn't realize the electric clutch on the F2 was an option. If you could get a look at an early F maybe you could figure out if you could add that to your combine.

paul · Oct 13, 2017

My first F had no header clutch, was a '68. My next F2 had the electric header clutch.

I've seen models in between with a lever that engages a V belt, can't remember exactly but think a fairly long lever on the right side of the steering wheel, the v belt is below it and a simple idler pulley you are engaging or disengaging.

If you find a parts machine it might not be too hard to adapt. Maybe.

Paul

GM Guy · Oct 13, 2017

I would try and find the manual setup off a F or G, the nice thing about them is they are simple and if you see a big ol wad of crop or a rock, you can actually stop the header, yanking the lever will make the little wood block grab the belt and try to hold it.

paul · Oct 13, 2017

Ack, can't tell my lefts from my rights. The lever would be on the left of the steering wheel, sorry.

Paul

Bob Bancroft · Oct 13, 2017

Correct. Maybe the manual header clutch was an option?

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