Needle Yoke Brake Pads/Lining (IH47)

[BCMac]

I was recently given an IH 47 square baler. Had some issues that I think I have now finally corrected with the knotter. The other issue I have been having is the needles entering the chamber early sometimes and the plunger hitting the stopper leading to a pile of shear bolts shearing.

The needle yoke brake pad is basically worn to nothing letting the needles slide. Question is where the heck do you even find those pads or lining? Either my Googlefu sucks or they just don't seem to be around. Alternatively, what could a guy use to cobble something together to keep the needles in place until their time comes?

 

[3Lfarms]

No idea, but you might have more luck posting in the “Haying” forum at the bottom of the general forums page.

 

[ddbackhoe]

. Question is where the heck do you even find those pads or lining? Either my Googlefu sucks or they just don't seem to be around. Alternatively, what could a guy use to cobble something together to keep the needles in place until their time comes?

Worst case, try a place like this
Phoenix Friction - Custom Brake and Clutch Rebuilding

 

[zzvyb6]

Any brake pad friction material ought to do. Go to AutoZone / Whatever and get some disk brake pads. The needle brake function is a very important part of baling because of the needle travel speed and abruptness if the stop.

Some brake pads are riveted, so you could remove the material from the backing plate and patch it into the old backing. I'd just make a new sandwich with the new pads.

 

[countrybumpkin]

Is this a twine or wire tie?

Here is a link to messicks that might help

Case (47) - INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER RECTANGULAR BALER (1/63-12/88) Parts Diagrams