sickle bar

[David Ullman 142]

I found this sickle bar on a wheel horse but not for 310-8. I had to drill new holes but I finally got it to work even works vertical.

[Stepney 2,325]

That looks like an old 7-1311/12?

Be careful .. as I understand, those are not meant to be run in the vertical position, they will starve for oil.

[David Ullman 142]

OK good to know, I haven't use it for to long yet.

[peter lena 8,726]

david, great pick up on that , pay attention to no vertical use advise as well as the lubrication  ,mandates , to keep it running smoothly , you might even look up john deere " corn cob grease " for multi angle drive systems , pete

[David Ullman 142]

Thanks Pete for the tip, I'll look into it. On a different note I picked up another sickle bar a few weeks ago at an auction for 75.00 I'll be restoring that this summer.

[peter lena 8,726]

david,  thats neat, i have yet to see one anyware , maybe this spring at the colchester show ?  that old iron and steel , as you know does not exist today , but its inherent strength and never fail build mentality gives you a great opportunity . take the time to tweek any area that you can improve on , making it smoother and just enjoy its use , good luck , pete  

[peter lena 8,726]

david , i found it , petehttps://greenfarmparts.com/shop/john-deere-lubricant-an102562/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAkePyBRCEARIsAMy5Scs5s1OkDlUjEBv7D0nLzGCpmKfTUmkgjSy1UazLel0ZnSXH7dnKnUAaArHOEALw_wcB

[David Ullman 142]

Very good, thanks

[Pullstart 63,096]

You’re really pulling out the big guns posting all these awesome builds and mods you’ve done!  Sweet stuff you’ve done in the past year I believe you said?

[David Ullman 142]

Yes, I can't wait for the warmer weather so I can get going again. Thanks you for the compliments.

 

[peter lena 8,726]

david, at the rate you giong , we will never catch up , pete