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Model 78 rake

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Topic: Model 78 rake

Posted By: Shane H. (Mi)
Subject: Model 78 rake
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 7:07am

I have a 4 bar model 78; wondering if they were available in a 5 bar and/or if it takes a great deal of work to 'upgrade'?

Thanks!

-Shane'r

Replies:

Posted By: Skyhighballoon(MO)
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 10:23am

Shane - I know the 77's came in 4 and 5 bar and the main difference between the 77G and the 78 I thought was the straight vs. staggered back axle. I think they called the 5 bar a "bean" rake in the 77G manual. I have a 5 bar 77G. I'll have to look at this weekend to see if the reel "dishes" are stamped with holes for both 4 and 5 bolt mounting positions. Mike

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1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex
1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330
1969 180 gas
1965 D17 S-IV gas
1963 D17 S-III gas
1956 WD45 gas NF PS
1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin
303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers

Posted By: Dave Richards (WV)
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 11:36am

According to Swinford, both the 78 and 77 rakes came in both 4 and five bar versions. 80 and 100 teeth respectively. A five bar version with 145 closely spaced teeth was offered for beans.

Posted By: orangereborn
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 12:12pm

The dish should have holes for both 4 & 5 bar. I have parts rakes...Dale

Posted By: Shane H. (Mi)
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 12:28pm

Thanks fellas, I'll look at the dishes to see...I'm fairly sure it has the holes for both. I have to say, it's a nice rake to use behind the WC.

Posted By: Ron Eggen
Date Posted: 17 Jun 2010 at 1:11pm

I have a 78 and it is stamped for the 5th bar.

Posted By: Tracy Martin TN
Date Posted: 18 Jun 2010 at 10:04pm

Shane, They are made for 5 bars as an option. Easiest way is this. One bar has no holes on either side of it at bearing holder. It stays in place,then there will be 4 others holes spaced to allow 5 bars to be equally spaced. I have a manual, and it describes this with pictures and captions. If you have trouble, let me know. I will try to scan it and send it your way. HTH Tracy Martin

Posted By: Skyhighballoon(MO)
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2010 at 9:27am

I checked this weekend on my 77G (a 5 bar) and it's stamped with holes for both mountings as Tracy describes. Mike

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1981 Gleaner F2 Corn Plus w 13' flex
1968 Gleaner EIII w 10' & 330
1969 180 gas
1965 D17 S-IV gas
1963 D17 S-III gas
1956 WD45 gas NF PS
1956 All-Crop 66 Big Bin
303 wire baler, 716H, 712H mowers