8780xp concave drops

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Bearcat

Discussion Starter · Sep 7, 2014

I have an 8780xp with the manual concave adjustment. I am currently combining flax and when I hit a slug or hear the rotor rumble the concave adjustment gear jumps the worm gear and then the concave opens up. I can't seem to get it to stop. Concave clearance is set to 1/8". The worm gear and concave gear are now starting to show wear due to the jumping. Just can't figure out how it jumps as when mated the gears are tight. If anyone has any advice I would appreciate it. Its making harvest frustrating

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narkstar

· #2 · Sep 18, 2014

Is your concave still giving you trouble?

Dad plugged last night and for the first time it has happened on my 2001 8780XP.

Will be keeping an eye on it. Some part must be flexing enough to allow the jumping.

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narkstar

· #4 · Sep 19, 2014 (Edited)

Unplugged this morning, and it was just one big wad right a the front. Must have been enough pressure that it pushed it wide open. Teeth were right on top of each other, and i had to hit it from the side with a shaft to get them to align and drop into place.

Hope this doesnt start happening every time it plugs (we only plug once a year anyway) or i may be looking at replacing a couple of parts.

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