Kruss1 Was Right

You think that wasn't a time gettin' that joker out of there? Uff-Da!!

Anyhoo, finally got the separater beater out thru the roof. At one time the gear had spun on the shaft and totally ruined the the darned thing. So, a "Add-a-gear" was just welded to it.

Promptly threw both the beater and the shaft in the iron pile, yanked the raddle door and cob shield so I can easily get at that chain. It's destination is gonna be the iron pile also.

If the false floor is still sound, maybe I can then start back the other direction. Never in my life seen a machine with so much "goody" used up. :>(

Allan

Are those square blocks welded to the shaft (1st picture) or?

Donovan from Wisconsin

Talked to a fella last night and I might have a line on a good used one.

Those square shoulders are what the vanes of the beater are clamped to. They drive the rotation of the thing.

Allan

Every once in awhile, I'll be working along and stop and ask myself, "What in the Sam Hill are ya doin'? This thing is a total wreck!"

Then, I just stop and remember the way it used to be and I'm good to go again.

I really am having a good time tho. This ol' sister is gonna scream again. Just hope the old piggy bank hold to the pressure. :>)

Allan

Stan
Melbourne, FL

Good luck on this project.

Stan
Melbourne, FL

But I think you need about every moving part there is on that combine.

And some parts that don't even move.

Besides all the drive belts and chains.

Boy oh boy you got your work cut out for you on this one.

Good Luck and have a good time.

Gary

One thing about it, if and when I ever do find something that is still good and usable, it will be a bonus. :>)

Still looking tho. You ought to hear those big main shaft bearings growl. They've been bad for a long, long time. :>(

Allan

This old machine absolutely "Gave it's all".

The more I think about it, she deserves to have a little TLC. :>)

Allan