Concave replacement

[yessamone]

Helping my nephew replace the concave on his 550 have done one in awhile I have the feeder house off do I need to remove the apron and shaft in front of it to get it out?

[Puffer]

You may be already done the job as I haven't been on here for a while. I did mine a couple of years ago. Took the feeder house off, then the front beater housing came off all in 1 piece and the concave was right there. If I remember right just 4 bolts that you adjust it with held it in. The only trick was I think I needed to have the variable speed all the way forward so that you had access to the bolt behind the pulley.

[yessamone]

Got it out by myself the next day just turn the apron all the way down and it slid right out My nephew had a friend help him put the new one in had to go and finish it the next day right he want everything to go quick just took my time just have to put the feeder house back on.Puffer where did you get your concave from?

[Puffer]

Sorry again, been too busy to browse. I bought it from Fyfe parts in Saskatoon, SK. They were able to get in from Harvest Services that are located in Craik, SK.

[Combine Pilot]

Glad to hear
I have to do my 550 this year, how much was the concave if you don't mind me asking, i have used Fyfe in Saskatoon lots glad not have to drive 1000 miles for parts.
I lurk a lot on this site but it doesn't seem like anybody farms with my ancient equipment. i wonder if a thread should be started on who still farms with the oldest equipment, i would be really interested how many farmers are in the same boat as me.

[statelinefarmer]

You guys are not the only ones with old small equipment. I use a 540 and also plan on replacing the concave and cylinder bars this summer. Could 2 people handle the removal and instalation pretty easy? If I ever got hold of a 700 or 800 series machine Id really think I was walkin tall!