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Jim Calhoun

10-20-2004 17:09:59

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I am restoring an old Minneapolis Moline 760 baler and just got it back together.

I timed it by the book with the plunger and needles moved to the proper position.

While running through the cycle, just to make sure I did everything right, the needles end up 1/2 inch too high.

When I tried to correct it by purposely having the needle be lower in the timing procedure, it comes out 1 inch too low.

There doesn't seem to be an in between, which is where the book says I need to be. The tip of the needle should be 1/2 inch below the top plate on the bale chamber.

I timed it again and went back to the first position.

Which is best to try first, too high or too low?
Or any suggestions on getting the needles just right?

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JK2

10-22-2004 06:49:33

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Re: MM Baler timing in reply to Jim Calhoun, 10-20-2004 17:09:59

Jim,
If I remember correctly, the link that goes between the arm on the knotters and the arm on the needles has an adjustment like a turnbuckle to adjust where the needles sit before they start to move. From your description, it sounds like that may be adjusted incorrectly. At any rate, make sure that the needles are not early in their timing or the plunger will knock them off. There is no plunger stop like there is on a New Holland so the plunger just keeps going, even if the needles are off their seat.
Hope this helps
John

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J McLucas

10-21-2004 12:37:24

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Re: MM Baler timing in reply to Jim Calhoun, 10-20-2004 17:09:59

I'm not familiar with the MM balers, but on the New Holland balers chains that are too slack will change timing. Also worn chains and/or sprockets will change the timing. Did you replace either or both? If you changed the sprockets they must be on the axels in proper position.

My guess is that chains and sprockets are worn causing your problem.
JM

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