The only bearing/bushing parts for my NH68 that I do not have in hand for the plunger drive line is the center flywheel bushing. Before I tear into replace it, I need to take out the shear bolt and see if the flywheel is really wobbly - if not, then I'll leave it alone. I have to believe, given the age of this baler it needs changed.
Question - how difficult a repair is this bushing (aside from the shear weight of the flywheel) ? Anyone tackled this job?
Press fit - do I need a machine shop for this repair?
Also read on a few posts that there is a brass bushing on the flywheel where the shear bolt passes? Looking at the parts diagram, it looks like NH calls it a sleeve. Is this a wear item? Anyone replacing this?
Slip clutch - am I asking for trouble when I take it off the flywheel - i.e rusted bolts, etc?
There's a joke that says - How do you know when you're getting old? Answer: When you are down on the floor fixing something and you ask yourself - is there anything else I can do while I'm down here!
If I pull the flywheel - anything else I ought to be doing while I've got it off?
Any other tips or tricks for refreshing the flywheel on my NH68 would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill
Question - how difficult a repair is this bushing (aside from the shear weight of the flywheel) ? Anyone tackled this job?
Press fit - do I need a machine shop for this repair?
Also read on a few posts that there is a brass bushing on the flywheel where the shear bolt passes? Looking at the parts diagram, it looks like NH calls it a sleeve. Is this a wear item? Anyone replacing this?
Slip clutch - am I asking for trouble when I take it off the flywheel - i.e rusted bolts, etc?
There's a joke that says - How do you know when you're getting old? Answer: When you are down on the floor fixing something and you ask yourself - is there anything else I can do while I'm down here!
If I pull the flywheel - anything else I ought to be doing while I've got it off?
Any other tips or tricks for refreshing the flywheel on my NH68 would be much appreciated.
Thanks!
Bill