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Ben (MI) 
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 Topic: Long shot-looking for Gleaner F3 bars
Posted: 05 Sep 2020 at 7:12am |
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I know it's a long shot but I am looking for 8 cylinder bars for an F3. Used bars that haven't been reversed would be ok. Thanks.
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Part time farming with a 1980 7060 and 1984 F3 hydro.
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DrAllis
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Posted: 05 Sep 2020 at 7:58am |
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F-F2-F3 cylinder bars are all the same.
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 05 Sep 2020 at 11:18am |
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I wondered about that, thanks.
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steelwheelAcjim
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Posted: 05 Sep 2020 at 9:52pm |
Found this ad on CL. Not too far from you.
Edited by steelwheelAcjim - 05 Sep 2020 at 9:53pm
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Pre-WW2 A-C tractors on steel wheels...because I'm too cheap to buy tires!
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 06 Sep 2020 at 5:53am |
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Thank you, I may have to take a road trip, not too far and my grandkids are near there.
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SteveM C/IL
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Posted: 06 Sep 2020 at 5:31pm |
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Those look good and will out last you. Very good price too. Not great for wheat but great for corn/soys
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FREEDGUY
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Posted: 06 Sep 2020 at 5:52pm |
Steve, isn't there supposed to be a "beak" in the center of the "flights" ?? Ben, we got a set of 8 wide spaced bars (used) for the F2 at Bryant Combine Parts and made an ANIMAL out of her  . Dad thought he paid around $450. |
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 07 Sep 2020 at 11:00am |
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Thanks. The dealer I use is checking for used bars for me and I am checking with Bryant and Spallinger yards too. New bars are very expensive from Agco. I think parts are now getting harder to find for the old girl.
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 07 Sep 2020 at 1:27pm |
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Thanks. The dealer I use is checking for used bars for me and I am checking with Bryant and Spallinger yards too. New bars are very expensive from Agco. I think parts are now getting harder to find for the old girl.
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 07 Sep 2020 at 1:28pm |
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Oops, sorry for the double post!🙄
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Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 9:36am |
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I have six f2 s for salvage $200 for set thanks Steve 5o7 766 o551
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Ben (MI)
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Posted: 11 Sep 2020 at 11:49am |
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Thanks. I already have a set coming.
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SteveM C/IL
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Posted: 18 Sep 2020 at 1:42pm |
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Freed...my previous A2 OP manual as well as my current F2 op manual has drawing of end view of cyl bars when new....yes they peak down the center. In my view the high spot (peak) has more to do with feeding than the leading edge which is farther from concave. Worn bars are same radius profile as cylinder and won't grab anything.
When you believe your bars are shot,reach in there with a welder and put a 1/2 in bead (2 passes) down center of rib and see what happens.
Edited by SteveM C/IL - 18 Sep 2020 at 1:46pm
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Posted: 18 Sep 2020 at 3:22pm |
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Performance tip for corn growers with any sidehills. The cylinder bars are installed every other one "V" and upside down "V". To help with sidehill shoe overloading, install 6 or all 8 of them with the "V" upside down when looking in from the top. It has no adverse effect on threshing. It may cut your throughput a little on flat land, but the benefits on any sidehill are well worth it. You could see 50% increase in capacity when leaning to the left or right. I have some other sidehill tricks, but this one doesn't cost any $$$$$.
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