Model 80 baler

[restored jim]

Trying to bring this baler back to life. Any video of the latch system that starts the gearbox. Anybody in the attica ny area that ran one of these. Need two needles. Thanks jim

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

I would try Fry's Machinery in pennsdale pa. They have a massive amount of parts machines of almost any make and model you can think of. I would think there's a good chance they would have the needles for your model 80 baler.

 

[restored jim]

Thanks I will

 

[restored jim]

Frys has no wire tieing balers

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Ok are the needles for your baler just broken or are they missing?

 

[restored jim]

Broken. Broke on each end

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Broken. Broke on each end

Could you Get some pictures of them? So I can see exactly what you are dealing with. It would also help if you could get the casting Number off of them. Thanks

 

[restored jim]

Casting numbers are hard to read. Top one l-7 1-31-51. Bottom l-9 3-12-?

 

[restored jim]

Got it running

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

The baler looks nice. If I were you I would just use the needles that you already have they look like they are in decent shape. You might want to check the timing on the needles because they might be out of time and are entering the bale chamber when the plunger in coming back and that's probably how they got snapped in half.

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

It would definitely be helpful if you had a manual for the baler there are a few on eBay right now for about $20 for the model 80

 

[restored jim]

I have the manual. They are timed know. That's how I found them . Inside broke. I welded them . Need latch and clutch springs.

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Do you have any pictures of the springs or latch? You might be able to source the latch or springs off of a New Holland 77 because the model 80 is just the wire tie version of the 77.

 

[restored jim]

Looks like model 87 has the same system. The springs on there are the wrong ones

 

[restored jim]

Latch and clutch spring

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Is the latch also fixed now or are you still looking for one?

 

[restored jim]

I went to balermans place. He sold me the springs I need and answered all my questions. I got the latch to work. On to the twister

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Does the twister work or does it need some parts?

 

[restored jim]

I just removed it from the baler. So far part number 12474 ejector front casting is broken and came bearing is missing. It seems to move freely

 

[A . M. Aitkins]

Maybe you could try welding it that's probably going to be your best option. As far as the bearing or bushing you might be able to match something up at your local farm stores.