Casey in Ky
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So anyone ever changed bearings on Hesston 540(should be the
same as a Hesston 740, 840, MF 1744, CaseIh 8430, and several
New Idea models). While I?m into I?m going to go ahead and change
all four bearings on the carrier roller and the bottom main drive
roller(that?s he one with the large cog and is bad). The cog has a gib
key that manual shows taking a pry bar and forcing it out while
knocking the cog in towards the baler. Is that the best way to remove
to cogs? What about the bearings themselves. I?m assuming they
have a locking collar on them that you?ll probably have to take a
hammer and chisel to. Any advice or suggestions? All four bearings
was about $165, I didn?t think that was to bad. And yes, I?ve got some
hay under water now....
same as a Hesston 740, 840, MF 1744, CaseIh 8430, and several
New Idea models). While I?m into I?m going to go ahead and change
all four bearings on the carrier roller and the bottom main drive
roller(that?s he one with the large cog and is bad). The cog has a gib
key that manual shows taking a pry bar and forcing it out while
knocking the cog in towards the baler. Is that the best way to remove
to cogs? What about the bearings themselves. I?m assuming they
have a locking collar on them that you?ll probably have to take a
hammer and chisel to. Any advice or suggestions? All four bearings
was about $165, I didn?t think that was to bad. And yes, I?ve got some
hay under water now....