red
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And while we are at it - can I haul the rotor in a long bed pickupIJ Thanks
Combines rotor replacement Help
swede
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I could go over again what I know about it,but I would recommend you scroll down to a conversation about a 1660 rotor RandR on July 31,and then work your way back up when the topic came up again. Important thing is to be safe. You may end up spending more nickels and dimes on things when you get it apart and can really examine things inside,but now is the best time to do it.Don't be cheap now and sorry later.
batman
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The best way I have found is to use a fork lift or front end loader with forks on it .Put the forks against the front u channel and run a chain from a point above the forks back to the rotor were the rub bars go on. then keep the chain tight and back up slowly lowering the fork as the rotor comes out. then same thing going in. you have to line up the spline in the rotor when it goes together. take of the access pannel abovr the rear of the rotor, put a big bar accross the top with a chain on the rotor and us the bar to lift it in place. its a 2 or 3 man job. just to get everything to line up
Old_Pokey
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Ok, I'm hoping you took swedes advice and scrolled down to read previous tips for rotor RandR. If you are doing this by yourself, dont take any safety shortcuts. The rotor is an awkward thing to deal with and can be unpredictable when handling it. It can be done with one person, it just takes more tools and is a little slower. Keep us posted on how you are doing and let us know if you find any new tips for making the project easier.
crucut
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instead of laying a using a piece of wood and a chain to lift the rotor onto the splined shaft, try removing the middle grate and laying a piece of plywood on top of your augers and using a small floor jack to lift the rotor up. we find this a very easy way to negotiate the rotor into position. 2 guys, 15 minutes tops. good luck