Finally got ole Alice going. For a bit anyway, more to come with new belts on the way.
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@okgearheads35513 ай бұрын
Amazing Frank! I'd never thought the ol' girl would cut wheat again.
@banditfarmer19003 ай бұрын
Watching you made me think back to my youth when I did everything you did at one time or the other. I had 4 of the old Gleaner A's and a couple A 2's and I dont think there is a nut or bolt on them I havent touched at one time or the other. Spent many days in the sun with no cab but I never complained one bit ! I think the worst one was the AC 100 self propelled combine ware you sat right in front of the end of the shaker bed and straw walkers, No matter witch way the wind blew you still got covered in dust ! You did a lot of work to the old girl and got it back in the field running again 2 thumbs up from me ! Keep up the great work ! Bandit
@thebegrsshow3 ай бұрын
So the Cows weren't hungry, and you couldn't find any Goats Eh? 🤣 Cunningham Custom Harvesting is born out of necessity. I feel your pain Frank, we patched together our old 1951 International Harvester Combine for 20 years more after the Termites were done with it. Who knew you had to be a Carpenter to be a Combine Mechanic? Nicely done Frank, congratulations. 👍
@thomaspetroff91173 ай бұрын
Well Done Frank. You come along way with the Gleaner! Wasn't much when you started, but now the old girl is doing what it's supposed to do. Couple belts, few tweaks, Umbrella, and you're on your way!! TGP
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Belts on order, it will finish my small harvest I’m sure.
@crystallakegarageАй бұрын
Good to see it up & running, Great Job!
@larrylittletonjr.53053 ай бұрын
Thanks for your time know how and effort buddy
@alexosborne56293 ай бұрын
Gleaner starting to earn its keep for you, Frank ! Your engineering brain made this repair possible 🤓
@albertmcalister90663 ай бұрын
We had a neighbor that tried to commit suicide one year. Dad put our two 55 John Deeres with his 95 John Deere, all three need to go to the scrap yard and we made wheat and oat harvest. All together we probably cut 1500 acres. If it hadn’t been for baling wire, hose clamps, duct tape and sheet metal patches we would never have made it. It will teach you that the impossible is possible if you just keep pushing forward.
@azizchkour61063 ай бұрын
Nice machine 🎉
@eof31003 ай бұрын
Its nice to see fellow Oklahomans getting the work done with what they have, taking an old machine and putting it back in the field.
@robertbuerkle53923 ай бұрын
Frank, I enjoyed this Gleaner Sunday Service video immensely! I am impressed with your overall mechanical knowledge and perseverance to get that ole girl working again. Like you said, you were questioning why you even started this project, but once you’re in knee deep, all it takes is the will to succeed and the attitude that no matter what you find, you’ll be able to repair it. Replicating those sieve frames was a project in itself. Thanks for the video!
@randyrobinson87513 ай бұрын
This & the Gleaner A at Western Minnesota steam threshers reunion are the only two operating ones I know of.
@georgeenriquez6123 ай бұрын
Well done Frank 👍🏻
@oldamericaniron57673 ай бұрын
That took some real dedication to rebuild those sieves. I had it easy with my little Massey-Harris last fall.
@Digginok2 ай бұрын
Was a big chore, I just watched some of your Massey videos, that’s a nice combine!
@oldamericaniron57672 ай бұрын
@@Digginok It seems to be in quite good condition. I like it do to ease on moving, not being over width. Just curious, I haven’t watched a lot of your videos but how did the farming enter the picture. For me it’s because I grew up on a small dairy farm. And of course I like anything old with an engine on it!
@Digginok2 ай бұрын
@@oldamericaniron5767 I grew up on a small cow calf wheat farm, summers were spent harvesting wheat with a couple of 95 deeres, and a 55 if it would run. We had around 500-1000 acres of wheat most years. Seems we worked on the combines as mulch as we ran them.
@oldamericaniron57672 ай бұрын
@@Digginok For me it was a 140 acre, 35 cow farm and it supported my folks and 10 children. My Dad first had a Massey pull type Clipper and then a used Massey 60 self-propelled so the little Massey was irresistible. Great memories!
@randyrobinson87513 ай бұрын
It's hard to find rivets, I think Fastenal may have them. In the carburetors on case tractors they have what are called "cheese head screws" they are tough to find.
@MrTGleaner3 ай бұрын
Awesome video!
@bombardier3qtrlbpsi3 ай бұрын
How much you charge per acre?😄 Look out competition here comes Gleaner Cleaner Custom Combining! Now you have to build a grain cart for the 930 Case👍
@rickroberts72872 ай бұрын
Atta boy Frank!!
@dirtguy65373 ай бұрын
Just think back in the day that was a top of the line machine.
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Think ahead 75 years…. Will the new ones today still harvest? It’s still the top in my mind.
@dansullivan11203 ай бұрын
I used to wonder why farmers lost fingers and arms in farm equipment accidents. Not anymore.
@rbharvesters74043 ай бұрын
Be sure to check the walkers are still running free next harvest. I found that when i fitted new bearings on my model A Gleaner the wood swelled up over winter and gripped the shaft tight. I had to put stims between halfs to free it off.
@rbharvesters74043 ай бұрын
I always engage the threshing clutch on low revs the gentle when reving the engine up. When i disengage combine i do if on full revs then slow engine down. I find this puts much less stress on the clutch and working parts.
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info! So far they are running with a bit of slack.
@rbharvesters74043 ай бұрын
@Digginok they should be ok then. Just check them before next harvest. I have known walker cranks snap before. On massey that was!
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Have had walkers break on old 95 Deeres. They need attention for sure.
@shawnmartin15843 ай бұрын
Well you old fart you did it!! That old girl has been sweet talked..! That's awesome...! You've still got the touch. I am impressed.. Not a problem you knew those belts were not long of this world. Stuff some new ones on and give her another chance, she'll work for you.. Just a suggestion here but don't go out again until you put a fire extinguisher on your entry ladder. Don't take any chances till You have the bugs worked out of her... This is completely a success! Nothing that works is stupid... You are going to have to replace those Fan blades get more air volume but I can't believe you did it..!! Congratulations!!
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Well… “old farts” will do that sometimes. Not much scares me anymore. New belts on the way. I guess I’m kinda surprised that you had doubts! 😂 it’s a simple machine
@saintsandsappers3 ай бұрын
Interesting rebuild. People dont realize all the work that goes in their loaf of bread. Thanks Diggin
@e.l.construction59452 ай бұрын
The bob villa of gleaners
@Digginok2 ай бұрын
Maybe Tim the tool man.
@Blazefork3 ай бұрын
There is a reason furnace tape is silver 😂 AKA Gleaner weld.
@rustynail46763 ай бұрын
I've not been getting notifications on your videos.
@Digginok3 ай бұрын
Google sucks
@shawnmartin15843 ай бұрын
You do now you're gonna have to get an air conditioner installed on her now right? Ha ha...!