John Deere 342 parts - Knotter frame

[Deere342]

Does anyone know of any UK based baler breakers? One of my knotter frames broke apart yesterday while I was looking at a knotting issue. A new replacement from John Deere is rather expensive, I could get a pattern one from Woodfields which are significantly cheaper. Looking at the weather, may just be a case of fixing the baler rather than ever baling any hay!!

 

[Deere342]

Does anyone know the best way to remove the old knotter frame? Do you tap the central bar out to the right (stood behind baler) or left? How do you deal with the keys holding the knotter cam in place, there does not seem to be enough room to remove them. I have added some pictures so you can see what I am dealing with, t

hank you.