OP
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Yea, the #12 baler looks alot more complicated than yours. Seems that you have plenty of room to work on knotters and see if there is a problem without disassembling alot. Thanks for the advice.
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Soundguy
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I've seen some guys use masenite cut out on a jigsaw or bandsaw to make clutch plates before.. not sure if it would work in your application or not.
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SG: thanks for that info. It's really timely since today I disassembled the slip clutch on the MF124 baler.
The pto shaft plugs into the sprag clutch inside the hub of the slip clutch.
There's supposed to be two friction discs (#6 and #8) sandwiched between the drive/driven plates. Those discs have been worn down to nothing.
With nothing left between the plates, I could do short bales (24" long or so) OK. But when I tried to do a full length bale (~45" long), there was so much resistance in the baling chamber that the slip clutch started slipping.
I think I have a vendor for new friction discs. Hope to hear from him tomorrow. If not, I'll try the MF dealer in Chico. Don't like to do this because prices are high.
I may be using your suggestion if nothing else pans out.
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seen it and it worked.. plus it's cheap though no doubt a less durable fix than oem parts.
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Funny, thats exactly what I have. a 35 Delux gasser. I love it. Am very, very happy. I dont know what else to tell you really. The one thing I dont care for is no power steering. Outside of that, well, it starts, it runs, I like it.
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deluxe... nice..
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Good little rig.
If as decribed....no serious leaks/issues, airable tires, starts/runs fine, and no weird noises out of the clutch/tranny while operating? I'm all over $3500 or so. If less, get it.
The obvious value of a gas 35 is simpler maintenance/monkey-wrenching for the average schmoe. Diesel versions can be better on fuel costs but a pain for non-mechanic types.
I love the older Ford/MF tractors for miserly fuel consumption but understand the added value of later improved models in terms of hydro and tranny and so on.
If as decribed....no serious leaks/issues, airable tires, starts/runs fine, and no weird noises out of the clutch/tranny while operating? I'm all over $3500 or so. If less, get it.
The obvious value of a gas 35 is simpler maintenance/monkey-wrenching for the average schmoe. Diesel versions can be better on fuel costs but a pain for non-mechanic types.
I love the older Ford/MF tractors for miserly fuel consumption but understand the added value of later improved models in terms of hydro and tranny and so on.