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JOhn Deere 24T baler.

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Karl Bader

02-04-2001 08:05:02




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I am about to buy a JOhn Deere NO. 24T baler which has been sitting for quite some time to attack as my next restoration project. What are some things to look for as far a baler that has been sitting? I basically know nothing of balers so any help would be apreciated. Also are parts readily available for the 24T?

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Karl




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bgee

02-05-2001 17:54:03




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 Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Karl Bader, 02-04-2001 08:05:02  
I bought one last year.There was a lot of slop where the pitman rod connected to the crank. I assumed that the "split sleeve" bearings were worn out. Well I was wrong the pitman crank was worn out, egg-shaped out of round about .125" Bought operator manual and parts manual from local j.d. dealer. The baler would run but I couldn't stand that slapping sound so I put out a message on this forum for a used pitman crank and found one, replaced entire crank and all. Used instructions in manual to re time the baler runs smooth now and baled over 200 bales last fall and no misses. They are good old balers and parts are readily available. Goog luck.

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Doug

02-04-2001 13:36:11




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 Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Karl Bader, 02-04-2001 08:05:02  
Karl, Going through the same thing with a 24T I bought last fall. The biggest problem I have so far (which isn't very far) is the plunger does not move very easily. I takes about all I have to turn the flywheel by hand through a full plunger motion. Don't know yet if it is guide wheels or skids or something else. I'm not real anxious to take plunger out but may have to anyway. I've seen you post here a lot, so if you don't mind, let me know what kinds of things you are running in to. I bet I know less about balers than you do but willing to learn. Good luck.

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steve 450

02-04-2001 16:07:22




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 Re: Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Doug, 02-04-2001 13:36:11  
You can loosen up the plunger by brushing some motor oil on the skids. Just brush it on and turn it over by hand a few times. Should free up nice. I'm going through the same thing with a 14t.

steve



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Karl Bader

02-04-2001 13:46:31




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 Re: Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Doug, 02-04-2001 13:36:11  
Chances are it is all ceased up. I am preparing to buy it. It has sat for about 20 years. So far the only damage that really needs a lot of work is the "floor" near the plunger of which there is a hole. I am only paying $100 for it and I figure the taking the baler apart to clean it all up, get it moving etc. will help me learn a lot about this piece of machinery.

Thanks for your response!

Karl

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Canadian Cowboy

02-04-2001 11:21:12




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 Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Karl Bader, 02-04-2001 08:05:02  
we've got the same baler, darn thing just keeps on breaking fly wheel shear pins, Its out of timing. We got it used off a neighbour who had it sitting under a roof for 10 years in the cow shed.

I would pay special attention to the twine knotters, if the grease is packed hard in side, How much play there is in the fly wheel gear box, and leaks. are all the grease fittings in place or broken off. pay attention to the hay auger, if its got a lot of play in it at the end then it needs rebuilding. That augar isn't the greatest design, in heavy haying condition its not as effective at pushing the hay into the plunger chamber. Thats an other thing, check the plunger for movement, wearing on one side, cracks.

There's bound to be a little movement (play) on older equipment especialy balers. But watch out for stuck parts, make sure everything is free before you put your tractor to it for the test run. or else you will be sorry

treat it as lookin at an other tractor.
Good luck.

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Terry

02-04-2001 10:03:32




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 Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Karl Bader, 02-04-2001 08:05:02  
The 24T was one of JD's best balers, I used one back in June. Parts are still very readily available for the 24T from my local JD dealer. What to look for as far as been sitting for a while depends on if it has been sitting in the barn or outside.



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Karl Bader

02-04-2001 10:27:08




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 Re: Re: JOhn Deere 24T baler. in reply to Terry, 02-04-2001 10:03:32  
Outside, there is one rust through spot that we found which doesn't seem to be a big deal to repair.

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Karl



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