Posted by Bob on January 29, 2008 at 19:17:48 from (69.178.229.154):
In Reply to: jd 24t baler any good? posted by glennster on January 29, 2008 at 19:08:01:
30-35 years ago, I put up MORE hay than I care to think of with a 24T. It was a good baler, gave very little trouble, but is nowhere as fast as, say, a 336.
If you don't have too much hay to put up, and it's in decent shape, it should work out OK for you.
Besides the knotters and needles, other things I would suggest looking at are the plunger (to see if it's all cracked up, or had slopply repair welds), and that the plunger guides and tracks are in good conditon, as well as the knives, and the pickup.
Also, check to see if the crankshaft bearing, as well as the "wrist pin" are in good shape.
If not greased and taken care of, the crankpin gets out of round, and you'll have a knock, and the plunger will be more prone to cracking, from the extra pounding frpm the slop in the bearing.
If there's any question about the drive chains being worn or badly rusted, replace them, as that's a LOT cheaper than it getting out of time, and whacking needles, and possibly knotter parts.
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