750a parts thread

[Simon Chiles]

Has anyone got a part number for the KV following harrow tine? @Simon Chiles Thank you!

Sorry, I don’t know the KV part no, I got mine from Spaldings, I think Pan Anglia also do them.

 

[H.Jackson]

Many thanks for such a thorough reply as ever saves a lot rushing off down the wrong road.
What ae your thoughts on there seed tabs as John Deere has upgraded theirs?

Well my draft was still here even after an @Simon Chiles phone call not sure when I will let me out of the dog house!!! At least I will be looking over my drill in daylight.

If you listen carefully he keeps contradicting himself, if you run the frame slightly raised at the front you’ll end up with uneven seeding between front and rear gangs resulting in uneven emergence, something he was keen to avoid. It’ll also push the boot further into the furrow increasing side wall compaction and increasing boot wear. His problem of the seeds exiting the boot too far back or being blow out of the furrow is easily sorted by adjusting fan speed according to your seed size. I’d also dispute his claim that it’s difficult to over pressurise the coulter, admittedly it’s an art to get the right pressure but it’s certainly not difficult with a bit of experience. Although he was correct in saying that the original press wheels were too wide he goes on to state that Deere’s solution was then too narrow. The reality was that the prototype press wheels were actually the right shape ( I requested that they made them like it ) but unfortunately they made the tyre hollow and it flexed too much. It also didn’t last very long, one sharp stone and it ripped to shreds. It took Deere about 7 years after I told them that they needed to be solid before they came into production which allowed other aftermarket designs to come onto the market.

Apart from fitting the Guttler closing wheels most of the issues he raised have been sorted especially if you pay careful attention to actually setting the drill up correctly, it’s a tool that by paying close attention to detail can improve the results dramatically.

I do wonder whether fitting a metric bolt to the seed boot pivot, especially if it was softer, might make the coulter arm holes last longer before they become elongated. The original JD bolt is very hard and probably much harder than the arm.

 

[Louis Mc]

Many thanks for such a thorough reply as ever saves a lot rushing off down the wrong road.
What ae your thoughts on there seed tabs as John Deere has upgraded theirs?

Well my draft was still here even after an @Simon Chiles phone call not sure when I will let me out of the dog house!!! At least I will be looking over my drill in daylight.

The ninja seed tabs are great, jd ones are pathetic in comparison

 

[Big-Al]

Has anyone got a part number for the KV following harrow tine? @Simon Chiles Thank you!

KV TS following tine rear facing code 14701 spaldings

I knew i had put them on here before somewhere it was on the 750a mods thread

 

[green giant]

Has anyone got a part number for the KV following harrow tine? @Simon Chiles Thank you!

I can price you some if you require.

 

[H.Jackson]

For those struggling to change discs with a spanner a 3/8 drive battery rattle gun from milwuke fits a treat

 

[marco]

For those struggling to change discs with a spanner a 3/8 drive battery rattle gun from milwuke fits a treat

when undoing i use a socket and ratchet, when undoing let the socket rest on the depth control arm and same for doing up.

 

[SilliamWhale]

Am I being thick here? Are you changing discs but keeping bearing on the machine? I take them all off and do them on te shed floor

 

[H.Jackson]

Change discs twice a year, and have always done it with bearing insitue, finding an impact wrench which fits between the units saved a lot of time.

 

[Louis Mc]

Our 1/2 inch air gun fits in

 

[Robert]

What's the latest thoughts on best disc value please? It appears we have just removed the bevel from some JD ones in less than 400 acres (4m), half DD and half contracting on min-till which was a bit brashy so that seems fairly appalling. Historically getting at least twice that acreage. John Deere quoting £40 each today. What's the best bet going forwards and should i contest this latest quality with them?! Thanks

 

[moretimeforgolf]

What's the latest thoughts on best disc value please? It appears we have just removed the bevel from some JD ones in less than 400 acres (4m), half DD and half contracting on min-till which was a bit brashy so that seems fairly appalling. Historically getting at least twice that acreage. John Deere quoting £40 each today. What's the best bet going forwards and should i contest this latest quality with them?! Thanks

The JD Kent dealer were priced at about £33/disc on a stock order last year. I’ve got a set of Spaldings version to try, they were £25/disc back in January.
I need a set of seed boots - anyone got a recent price?

 

[SilliamWhale]

What's the latest thoughts on best disc value please? It appears we have just removed the bevel from some JD ones in less than 400 acres (4m), half DD and half contracting on min-till which was a bit brashy so that seems fairly appalling. Historically getting at least twice that acreage. John Deere quoting £40 each today. What's the best bet going forwards and should i contest this latest quality with them?! Thanks

See my thread on from yesterday

 

[H.Jackson]

A little comfort whilst changing the seed boot bolt to M12 to reduce play.

Many thanks to @Simon Chiles help line today, ( my closing wheel pivot play is insignificant) changed the nut and washer on that pivot as they seemed quite worn, much better than the prospect of a pivot bush change.

 

[Northdowns Martin]

Replacement disc torque setting?

 

[H.Jackson]

40 Nm I think will check later

 

[Northdowns Martin]

Standard gauge wheel bearings. Anyone found a bearing number and good supplier?