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<blockquote data-quote="Gapples" data-source="post: 7112638" data-attributes="member: 38142"><p>Yeah I worked on these claas combines for decades.</p><p>The 8 series were extremely reliable combines if looked after correctly.</p><p>JD6920s has mentioned most of bits to check, I'll just add the IS wooden blocks to the straw walker blocks.</p><p>While on about the IS shafts, have a good look at where the shaft bearings bolts onto the outer hull, they had a habit of cracking the tin work, there were strengthening plates that could be fitted & it did cure them.</p><p>These blocks do need renewing every now & again, they are oil impregnated, this oil drys out over time, the shafts they run on can then get too hot & I've seen plenty of them break !</p><p>Also check the bubble auger gearbox & unloading auger gearboxes.</p><p>When looking at the drum & concave just have a quick look at the drive flange, it's on the RHS as you sir on the seat, I've seen loads crack.</p><p>Make sure the rasp bars are not too bald ( worn ) as it won't thresh very well, especially in winter barley !</p><p>At this age check the rubber bushes on sieve box drive & prep pan drive, they should have been replaced by now, maybe a couple of times. Look for cracking in the rubber & for any "settling" in the rubber bush which would indicate they've gone soft or are simply knackered.</p><p>Claas double fingers on the cutterbar are very good & hard wearing but when they do eventually wear it wasn't unusual to have the knife snap just behind the knife head, just check both knives to see if they've been welded. </p><p>If there's lots of wear on the double fingers budget for a new set, it'll be well worth it.</p><p>On the variator pulleys take a tape measure with you, measure either side across where the belt fits, it should be within 3mm, anymore & you'll need the pulleys rebushed.</p><p>Other than that lot it's all obvious stuff & mostly simple enough to fix ..</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Gapples, post: 7112638, member: 38142"] Yeah I worked on these claas combines for decades. The 8 series were extremely reliable combines if looked after correctly. JD6920s has mentioned most of bits to check, I'll just add the IS wooden blocks to the straw walker blocks. While on about the IS shafts, have a good look at where the shaft bearings bolts onto the outer hull, they had a habit of cracking the tin work, there were strengthening plates that could be fitted & it did cure them. These blocks do need renewing every now & again, they are oil impregnated, this oil drys out over time, the shafts they run on can then get too hot & I've seen plenty of them break ! Also check the bubble auger gearbox & unloading auger gearboxes. When looking at the drum & concave just have a quick look at the drive flange, it's on the RHS as you sir on the seat, I've seen loads crack. Make sure the rasp bars are not too bald ( worn ) as it won't thresh very well, especially in winter barley ! At this age check the rubber bushes on sieve box drive & prep pan drive, they should have been replaced by now, maybe a couple of times. Look for cracking in the rubber & for any "settling" in the rubber bush which would indicate they've gone soft or are simply knackered. Claas double fingers on the cutterbar are very good & hard wearing but when they do eventually wear it wasn't unusual to have the knife snap just behind the knife head, just check both knives to see if they've been welded. If there's lots of wear on the double fingers budget for a new set, it'll be well worth it. On the variator pulleys take a tape measure with you, measure either side across where the belt fits, it should be within 3mm, anymore & you'll need the pulleys rebushed. Other than that lot it's all obvious stuff & mostly simple enough to fix .. [/QUOTE]
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