Combines 973

[Cowboy]

If you are talking about the bracing on the top of the main frame, that is supposed to have been done by the dealer at no cost.When I bought mine second hand it hadn't been done but the dealer looked into it and did it at no charge.They also found out another dealer had put into NH for payment for the update without doing actually doing the work.

 

[Shane_IN]

Is this for any size headerIJ Never heard of the update and have often noticed the flex that our 20' has just from standing on one end of it.

 

[kurtk]

would you happen to have some picture's of what it look's like. When I pick it up ( 30 ft ) it bend's the main beam when it's not on the ground. Thank's

 

[Cowboy]

The piece that is added is a channel iron that is about 4 inches high in the middle and tapers down to the ends and is welded on the top of the frame like a cap. I was told that without the extra support the frame bends ahead at the ends.

 

[kurtk]

I talked to my dealer today a he know's nothing about the update kit for the main beam. Would you remember what it was listed under and what the part n was. Any help would be greatful, Thanks

 

[Shane_IN]

Curious to what size headers too. Is it just the 30 footers or the 20 and 25 footers tooIJ Thanks

 

[JHEnt]

Service Bulletin 1996_08-C1 campaign723 was to weld reinforcing on 25'-30' heads if the beam bowed more than 2". Otherwise the head was supposed to be inspected for improper welds on the lower beam. This covered 973 heads serialn 560534-580699 and expired July 31, 1997. Also older heads had a top beam that was bowed upwards before assembly. That way when it was lifted on the combine the beam was to be straight across. Newer heads have straight steel beams. I don't remember when that changed though.

 

[kurtk]

Thanks for the help I'll give the information to my dealer. Again thanks for the help. Kurt

 

[Cowboy]

Check out www.markusson.com for more info and phone numbers etc. as they are probably one of the most helpful and knowledgable NewHolland dealerships around.

 

[kurtk]

Thanks for the help Kurt