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neal in PA

04-05-2008 10:16:51




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Hi, I'm going to look at a nh-268 baler that someone is seeling closeby. The owner says it skipped time and broke both needles. What all should i look for with this baler?He's asking $400,but he said he would work with me. The baler was used for a while last season and worked ok before the timing issue. How much are needles? and how big of a job? He doesnt have a manual for this machine and I'm thinking that should be the first improvement. What other issues should i look for... Thanks Neal

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backwoodsfarm

04-06-2008 13:58:58




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 10:16:51  
Most important thing about a baler is how well it was taken care of and maintained. Sounds like this one has had the short end of the stick. I'd wait for another one to come along.



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neal in PA

04-06-2008 13:28:21




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 10:16:51  
Hi,
I went and looked at this baler this morning. It was a little worse than I had hoped. I knew about the needles,but the cover was missing from the knotters and they had a lot of surface rust.(sitting outside)I tried to turn it over by hand and it wouldnt budge. Further inspection found the flywheel against the housing at the top.When we pried it awat gently, it seemed to move a bit ,but the flywheel spacing appears to be wrong. While inspecting the needle and yoke assy. I found that the bracket that is right in front of the axle has a broken weld and it appeared to be pulling away from the frame. one of the shield guards was missing on the pick-up side and a few other minor broken welds. I dont think there is anything that cant be fixed, I just dont want to buy a baler that is gonna cost me a ton to get started.On the right side where the little guide wheel is it appears to have taken quite a jolt(maybe a stump)Metal was bent up pretty good and the chain drive on the outside appears to off alignmentjust a little. I'm not sure that is super critical. On the plus side it did have a kicker that appears like it would work OK...He wanted $300 and I was thinking more like $200 and I"m not even sure if that would be good with what I know is wrong plus what I"m sure is hidden within..... Comments hoped for!..thanks Neal

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kossuth

04-06-2008 15:55:21




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-06-2008 13:28:21  
What model of thrower did it have on it? If the thrower is in good shape IE belts and no bearings outta whack and the shafts are all in good shape the machine is worth $250 in parts but as far as making it a complete working machine again you might be looking at nothing but a problem. With a machine like that you take what you find find wrong with it on initial inspection and double it and that will get you in the ballpark of getting it going again. If you had another 268 I'd just buy this one for parts.

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RickB

04-06-2008 06:34:59




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 10:16:51  
Depending on how/why the actual failure occurred, you should check the knotter frames, twine fingers & shaft, and needle latch (plunger stop) for damage and proper adjustment/function.



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Kelly C

04-06-2008 00:01:51




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 10:16:51  
Last time I purchased needles it was in 2003 and I paid $58 each from NH dealer. I suspect they cost more now.

If you decide to get it. I have a 268 parts machine. So could supply some parts if needed.
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ArleninOr

04-05-2008 13:11:42




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 10:16:51  
Check the needle yoke to see if it is bent as that can happen when both needles break. Why did it jump time? Too much slop in the chains maybe?



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neal in PA

04-05-2008 15:19:54




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to ArleninOr, 04-05-2008 13:11:42  
the owner didnt seem to know...he wasnt too famailiar witht the nh.....always had ih balers and got another one when this quit. I thought that the timing was controlled my chains as well, i guess i will have to look at chain and sprocket wear, does anybody have any knowledge of any particular thing to look at? Thanks, Neal



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DiyDave

04-06-2008 03:55:27




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 Re: nh 268 in reply to neal in PA, 04-05-2008 15:19:54  
The most important thing you need to look at is.....
The MANUAL!



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