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Simple Repair Kit Solves Case IH Combine Problem
As a mechanic for more than 20 years, Gordon Enner, Jr., of Ross, N. Dak., has spent many hours working inside, under and on top of Case-IH combines. He concluded that several cleaning system problems on Case IH's long sieve combines could be reduced or eliminated with a relatively inexpensive and simple modification.
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Simple Repair Kit Solves Case IH Combine Problem COMBINES Accessories 28-1-36 As a mechanic for more than 20 years, Gordon Enner, Jr., of Ross, N. Dak., has spent many hours working inside, under and on top of Case-IH combines. He concluded that several cleaning system problems on Case IH's long sieve combines could be reduced or eliminated with a relatively inexpensive and simple modification. He perfected the idea and recently decided to market a do-it-yourself kit.
His Cleaning System Repair Kit is designed for the Case IH 1680, 1688, 2188, and 2388 long sieve combine models, which were introduced in 1990. "The kit eliminates problems with broken sieves, failed bearing supports, failed bushings, broken drive shafts, and damage to the tailing auger trough. The only way to assess the extent of any damage is to disassemble and inspect all cleaning system components," says Enner.
The basic problem with the cleaning system on these Case IH models, says Enner, is that the gap between the shoe and the rear steering axle isn't big enough for the shoe. As a result, on its backstroke the shoe comes into contact with the top of the steering axle support and the sides of the chaffer rail hit the auger bed corners. On its forward stroke, the shoe hits the tailings auger cover. "This internal contact is causing all the problems with these cleaning systems," says Enner. "The cost to replace the chaffer is about $1,000."
The kit includes spacers that move the axle back 3/4 of an inch, making the gap big enough for installation of a rubber flap which is another component of the kit. "It will lower your repair costs and reduce downtime during harvest. It takes about 8 hours to install the components, and there's no need for any special tools."
The kit sells for $270 plus S&H.
Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Gordon Enner, Jr., Heartland Repair Service, Box 22, Ross, N. Dak. 58766 (ph/fax 701 755-3326).
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