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Bkeepr

06-05-2005 05:53:41

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Have a very old Grimm crimper I'm replacing roller chain on. There is no tension adjustment on the crimper, so I can't lossen it.

Problem is I can't get the chain to meet so I can add the master link...chain is too short by maybe 1/16". If I add a half link, it is way too slack, but I just can't quite get it together without one.

So what's the secret?

thanks,
Tom A

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Thanks everyone

06-06-2005 04:55:44

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Wound up baling yesterday before predicted thunderstorms today, so I didn't get to the crimper repairs, but my wife found me the chain tool for $8 at the TSC. So between the tool and heating the chain, I feel pretty confident I'll be able to get it together.

thanks for all the good advice!

Bkeepr

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Bill WI

06-05-2005 18:03:33

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Like Dave said, I find it easier to put it on by bringing the ends together on the sprocket. That way you can sometimes bring it together with a needlenose in the holes and pop the attachment link in the back side. Have used the tool in the shop and it works neat, but home I try secound best.

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Dave Sherburne,NY

06-05-2005 11:36:08

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Are you trying to join it between the sprockets
or do you have it wrapped on the bigger sprocket to
join it on the sprocket

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Dave Sherburne,NY

06-05-2005 11:35:30

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Are you trying to join it between the sprockets
or do you have it wrapped on the bigger sprocket to
join it on the pulley

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TimS

06-05-2005 06:37:54

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Heat the chain up some, I put one on the upper rack of my gas grill for a few minutes, grabbed it with some gloves and put it on.

Like you, on our baler a half link was to loose, but cold the chain was a tiny bit short.

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Bob

06-05-2005 08:41:08

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to TimS, 06-05-2005 06:37:54

Here's the tool you need, It inserts into the end links of the chain, and draws it together so you can insert the connector link.

Tool

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thurlow

06-05-2005 11:29:15

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bob, 06-05-2005 08:41:08

Right you are, Bob; good set of snap-ring pliers will also work, the kind with "pins".

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oooo, brilliant!

06-05-2005 07:16:53

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to TimS, 06-05-2005 06:37:54

Thanks, I'll give heating it a try. It is that close where it might make a difference.

bkeepr

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Allan in NE

06-05-2005 08:41:02

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to oooo, brilliant!, 06-05-2005 07:16:53

BK,

If you're gonna heat a new chain to put it on, I'd really make sure you get it oiled back up again after, because you're going to boil all the lube out of it.

Just tryin' to help,

Allan

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jimont

06-05-2005 06:33:48

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

I might add to count the number of links in the old chain when getting a new one. Never go by the length of the old one, as txgrn says,you'll be surprised how it has streched over the years.If needed, there is a "take-up"tool available which will enable you to make a tight connection.

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txgrn

06-05-2005 06:03:58

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Sounds like a common problem with old chains..... .....they stretch; and like on a round baler drive chain, you'd be surprised just how much.

Solution is a complete new chain....BTDT.

Mark

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this *is* new chain!

06-05-2005 07:15:52

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to txgrn, 06-05-2005 06:03:58

Old chain had broken and I wasn't sure all the links were there so rather than count links I just bought a big length of brand new chain and cut it to length.

Bkeepr

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txgrn

06-05-2005 06:03:42

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Re: Replacing roller chain in reply to Bkeepr, 06-05-2005 05:53:41

Sounds like a common problem with old chains..... .....they stretch; and like on a round baler drive chain, you'd be surprised just how much.

Solution is a complete new chain....BTDT.

Mark

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