JD 224T Baler

Haly · Aug 20, 2021

I have a John Deere 224T small square hay baler in which the needle twine guides are worn with a deep groove, and need replacing. How do I replace these twine guides, and the 1/4" steel rivet? Are any special tools needed, or can I use a ball peen hammer, and drill?

Tx Jim · Aug 20, 2021

224T parts schematics lists a serial # break on repair parts @ 072621 but I think that would be dependent if needles had been replaced since baler left the factory. I would guess you're correct about drilling rivet out of needle.
https://partscatalog.deere.com/jdrc/sidebyside/equipment/64431/referrer/search/pgId/80369006

David from Kansas · Aug 20, 2021

Had a 214T which I replaced those rollers that really don't roll but danged if I can remember exactly how I did it but would guess
that drilling from one side and then punching (be very, very careful not to break the needle) the rivet out. I think those rivets
are pretty soft. Also seems to me the rollers were worn clear in to the rivets.

flying belgian · Aug 21, 2021

On my New Holland there are no rollers. Just eyelets through the needle. Every 10,000 bales I braze the grove up and file it real smooth. Just finished baling 4700 bales without a broken one. It might be
easier for you to just weld up the grooves and file it smooth.

34Case · Aug 21, 2021

How about heating up the end, on the flat side, away a bit from the pins, then try to punch it out?

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