Combines fan deflector

We took the hydraulic chaff spreader off the 1680 and put the oversized spinners on. They have longer shafts so they hang a little lower like the factory super spreader. With the deflector the chaff is easily blown far enough back to hit the spinners. Without the deflector, the air dies out at the back of the chaffer and some of the chaff falls nearly straight down, missing the spinners. With the deflector the chaff is airborne and travels well past the end of the chaffer and lands on top of the spinners.

If they are not making them anymore, then what do I doIJ

I've heard of folks covering the first foot of the chaffer with cardboard or tin. The idea is to block the high velocity jet that launches the grain into the air. I've not tried that, but it might be an improvementIJ Before I did that I would crawl into the back of the machine and look to see if the area above the front of the chaffer is polished smooth from airborne grain hitting it. If it is, I would say blocking some of that air is worth a try. Sorry, I didn't realize the deflector was off the market.

If anyone is interested I have one for a 2188-2388 that I will sell.

email me mid-west on some details like the price. I think I will probably buy it if I can make it work on a 1680 long sieve machine. Also just curious why you are selling it. thanks shawnbos@hotmail.com