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The idler arm was pretty far off, dunno if it was because of earlier repairs or what.  Doesn't matter I suppose, it's been time to fix it for a long time.  It's pretty beat upAt this point I've switched to a plain heating tip, the spot heating tip simply doesn't cover a large enough area.The gas settings (propane) are as follows:This is the beauty of propane...........high withdraw ratesMore to follow................"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:So now it's time to heat the steel.[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9CKhcvH6pE[/ame]You can see that only 3 sides are heated.  You need to heat the "bad" side, and the two adjacent sides.  The entire top section of the tubing needs to shrink to correct the bow, and it can't shrink unless the sides also shrink to some extent.It came out nicely after 3 shrink cycles along the length of the affected area.And it seems to be right on track.Saved the ol' girl from the scrapyard one more time"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Good Job SamBacked my CATMA over your CARMA oops clusmy me  What would SATAN do ?? Miller Trailblazer 302 AirPakMiller Digital Elite  Optrel Welding HatArcair K4000Suitcase 12RC / 12 VSHypertherm PM-45Rage 3 sawRusty old Truck
Reply:Nice fix. Any reason besides "because I could" for not using new stock?There are no problems. There are only solutions. It's your duty to determine the right one.Hobart Handler 210Airco 225 Amp MSM Stinger
Reply:Great little video Samm. Quick and easy under a minute.
Reply:I like it - that propane torch tip is a beast Dave J.Dave J.Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance. ~George Bernard Shaw~ Syncro 350Invertec v250-sThermal Arc 161 and 300MM210DialarcTried being normal once, didn't take....I think it was a Tuesday.
Reply:That escalated quickly! Great work.Lincoln Precision Tig 185Lincoln Power Mig 256Hypertherm PM 45Everlast 140STSmith O/A
Reply:Originally Posted by ThorsHammerNice fix. Any reason besides "because I could" for not using new stock?
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammYou see a lot of really weird stuff on ag equipment, and some of it doesn't make sense at all  Super heavy plate where there's no real stress, and some light cobbled together stuff where there's a boatload of stress.  Go figure
Reply:Originally Posted by farmersammThe idler arm was pretty far off, dunno if it was because of earlier repairs or what.  Doesn't matter I suppose, it's been time to fix it for a long time.  It's pretty beat upAt this point I've switched to a plain heating tip, the spot heating tip simply doesn't cover a large enough area.The gas settings (propane) are as follows:This is the beauty of propane...........high withdraw ratesMore to follow................
Reply:Sure looks like you have it tracking right now. That should really cut down the belt replacement expense.
Reply:Originally Posted by mattyg1405hey farmer samm what torch/rosebud setup are you using there ?
Reply:Thats a great video Sam. As Always I am always learning something from you. richey
Reply:OOMPH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fired the ol' gurl up to see if all was well after getting it all put together.  For anybody who's never seen one of these old timers run[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKYqOsiG_dY[/ame]Anyhow, NOT ALL WAS WELL   The tracking is still off  When the baler was static I didn't realize that there was excessive play in the idler arm bushings.  I assumed some play was normal.  Well it ain't  A small amount of play is magnified over the distance of the arm[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqNuGTqUHmI[/ame]Outside bushing is okBut the inside bushing is worn almost completely through the steel backing.  Luckily the backing saved the tubing so it's just a matter of replacing the bushingsTwo Bushings.................SEVENTY FIVE DOLLARS!!!!!!!!!!!!"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Oh yeah, checked the shaft, and I got lucky there too.  No taper, or serious out of round.Oh well, guess I'll do the next welding repair on the thing today if the weather clears."Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/