I bought an Oliver 5 worth fixing but have found that donors are hard to find in my area. Really could use some help if anyone knows where some salvage units are located. Maybe there are equipment boneyards around where I can get them to pull the parts and ship Or someone is just sitting on old parts.
I thought all the parts were with my picker but during greasing I noticed that the LH (right side facing snapper unit) snapping shaft is loose and missing its bearing and the bearing bracket may even be damaged.
So looking for bearing bracket p/n AP-2863 used on serial numbers 101005 and higher. Also need the bearing assembly 401555ES used on serial number 118338 and higher. See attached photo with parts circled. Willing to pay a very fair price for these items in usable condition.
oh, I would also buy item 21 if available. It is a thrust washer.
Well it took two people and 1.5 days to get the snapping roller shaft out. The shaft was torn up and needed replacement. I located bearings and thrust washer and I had a new bearing assembly machined so now good for another 50+ years.
After the repair I got some of it picked but more husk got by than I like. I need new flaps for the husking bed and then readjust the weight on the bed.
