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NH #55 hay rake- wheel bushings

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Dave from MN

08-06-2006 14:57:09




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Alright, The wheels on the rake I just picked up are a little wobbly. FIL say's that the bushings need to be replaced. How tough of job is this and how hard is it? FIL , also said you may as well replace the "dogs" in the wheel assy while I am at it. The rake is in perfect condtion other than these 2 things. Heavy as heck though. Had all new teeth put on then was parked for the last 20 years. Raked hay with it already, just want to get her back to snuff, and painted up , of course!

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Ol Chief

08-06-2006 17:21:40




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 Re: NH #55 hay rake- wheel bushings in reply to Dave from MN, 08-06-2006 14:57:09  
Hi Dave ;I have an NH # 55 rake.When I wanted to rebush ,they sold me the complete wheel hub assy. Several years ago they were not expensive, however that may not be the case now.In the world of machine shops oilite bushing stock of popular dimensions is available.If you have a reliable shop near you I suggest you inquire what your prospects may be for them to rebush those wheels.If you can find the bushings or the stock and do not have a press you can probably shrink the old bushings out with dry ice,and then shrink the new bushings in easily if you warm the hubs first and freeze the bushes but be swift when inserting so you do not stop part way in.If dry ice is not an option heat the inside of bushings red hot and let the assembly slowly cool. The bushings should likely then fall out.Do not cool the CI hubs with water or they will most likely crack.If you only have heat available,then warm the hubs and refrigerate the bushing to reinsert. If the new bushings are at 32 F or less and hub is above 250 F the new part should just about fall into place.

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KEHh

08-06-2006 17:16:46




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 Re: NH #55 hay rake- wheel bushings in reply to Dave from MN, 08-06-2006 14:57:09  
Had a 55 rake once. Do replace bushings, also check for excessive wear on axle, but I wouldn't replace that expensive item unless it was really bad. New bushings make a big difference. Replacing bushings is simple, take hub off and apply punch and maybe chisel to old bushings, being careful not to cut into hub. Get new bushings first so you can see what they look like. new bushings are a press fit in. I seem to recall that there is a grease hole you have to line up, but its been a long time since I worked on on Do replace the dogs, also put in new dog springs. Check the flat spring that holds the dogs down for transport. Oh, I guess you have checked oil in gear box and looked for leaks at end of gear box. Good luck.

KEH

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paul

08-06-2006 20:48:46




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 Re: NH #55 hay rake- wheel bushings in reply to KEHh, 08-06-2006 17:16:46  
Didn't think the 55 has bushings, started with the 56 perhaps?????

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banjo

08-06-2006 21:39:14




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 Re: NH #55 hay rake- wheel bushings in reply to paul, 08-06-2006 20:48:46  
My 55 has bushings.plus wear on the axle.plus leaking gearbox.but it was free.



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