looking for needles

Yep, I just bought my "new" Case 200 baler. Looks great, runs great, but someone really busted up the needles (each is in 4 pieces).

Sure enough Case-IH doesn't make them anymore. I'm looking at getting the existing ones welded up, but a salvaged set seems to be the best way for me to go.

So, does anyone know where I can find a set (I'm in the process of checking with some local salvage yards...)?

Thanks!

Tim

: Yep, I just bought my "new" Case 200 baler. Looks great, runs great, but someone really busted up the needles (each is in 4 pieces).

: Sure enough Case-IH doesn't make them anymore. I'm looking at getting the existing ones welded up, but a salvaged set seems to be the best way for me to go.

: So, does anyone know where I can find a set (I'm in the process of checking with some local salvage yards...)?

: Thanks!

: Tim

Tim, Be sure to figure out why the needles broke. Is the plunger stop working, and also is the needle brake working? How about timing? I don't think you want to replace the needles only to break them with the completion of the first bale. You may want to look at a New Holland baler as their knotter is very similar.

A second call to my local Case-IH dealer (and taking to the real parts man) provided the solution.

Tim

The Case-IH dealer said that he couldn't get knotter parts.

Anyone know of a "parts" baler? I'm in Central Utah and would be willing to transport one if it's not too far.

Tim