Spare Parts

37chief · Dec 26, 2015

I like to keep a few spare parts. I keep blades for my mowers, and spare bearings. I know where these parts are kept.When I scrap a tractor, or a old disk I keep anything I think may be handy. My problem is, the parts are not all in one place. I needed a rear wheel a few weeks ago for my mower. I thought I had one stashed some where. I finally took one off another mower. With some modification I got it to fit so I could finish my mowing. Before I ordered a new one, I took one more look for the mower wheel, I thought I had. There it was under my work bench way in the back. Any of you have the same problem with spare parts? Stan

David G · Dec 26, 2015

I also like to keep one spare, one set of belts, blades and filter.

notjustair · Dec 26, 2015

I have shelves by all of the machines with their parts. There is a shelf by the balers with all of the parts in plastic tubs or buckets with lids. There's a shelf by the combine with all of its parts. In the machine shed I have those tall shelves that they have at Lowes or Home Depot and each tractor has a shelf dedicated to it. If I didn't do that I would have 14 of everything because I can't remember when I buy something and then get duplicates.

jm. · Dec 26, 2015

There is 26 gas powered units here and 38 diesel. We separate thing on racks by like units , say tractors, trucks, welders, excavators ect except filters. we have all the filters by number. Also keep a pretty good supply of used parts . When harvest time comes worst thing in the world is to have a combine down for a belt or filter. It ashamed that a man has to get 70 years old to get the system running like it should but have about figured it out.

Eagle Beagle · Dec 26, 2015

Stan, I try to keep some parts and hardware in the shop for the repairs I'm doing on the tractors. But lately I've found myself hunting those parts I've squirrelled away for future use taking longer to find. Sometimes a trip to town is quicker. I bought a lot of industrial grade shelving, but organizing those so you can find them is critical.

I've separated the shelving so it matches what I'm working on. 1 shelf unit for baler parts. 2 shelf units for tractor parts etc. It will always be a battle, hope you stay on top of it!

Beagle

Old bob. · Dec 26, 2015

Every day. It seems to get worse as I get older.

ShadetreeRet · Dec 26, 2015

Large items, such as wheels and tires, are scattered all over, smaller stuff, I am beginning to get a grip on organizing. One thing I do with smaller parts is put them in a box and make a list of its contents, then tape the list to the box. Another thought just occurred to me, those of you who purchase new belts, filters, etc., not only put them on a shelf, but keep a ledger and list each part and when you purchased it, then when you use it, mark it off. In other words, keep an inventory record. I know, even this is not foolproof, but it helps.

RalphWD45 · Dec 27, 2015

I mostly walk the inside perimeter of my shop, scanning the size 16 nails on the walls, to see what is hanging there. It's kinda like a Christmas tree, except the ornaments are parts, and belts( some of them should have been thrown away But you never know if you might need them for sumthin else ) Heads, and blocks, are too heavy ,for nails to hold. or they might also be displayed. I still make a lot of trips to town, for duplicates of stuff I can't find.

showcrop · Dec 27, 2015

There comes a point where saving too much stuff keeps you from being able to find the needed part. As already said, the key is to have the stuff organized. This was a constant battle with my techs. They get all discouraged and angry when they have to work late because of the lack of a key part on their truck, so I had to get a little direct at times about maintaining the system that we used to keep the stock organized.

fixerupper · Dec 27, 2015

Chief you need not feel alone. I had the same experience trying to find some rod bearing shims the other day. I ran out of shims and I knew I had more somewhere but I couldn't put a finger on them. I keep my shop neat and clean but still I couldn't come up with them. Since I was out of shims and couldn't finish the rod bearings I dug into the magneto. Wasn't long till I needed mag parts so I headed to the barn where I have a Rubbermaid tub full of mag parts. When I opened the lid on the tub my eyes fell on a yogurt tub labeled F20 ROD SHIMS! Boy was I a happy camper. LOL

IaGary · Dec 27, 2015

The sickle drive belt was going bad on my grain table 17 years ago. So I bought a new one to have on hand.

Before it got switched I traded the head on a newer used one. When I bought the new head I noticed the belt was cracked so I made the dealer throw in a new belt forgetting I had one at home.

When I went to put the new belt behind the seat in the cab I found the other new one.

Traded combines 2 years later and put the new belts on a nail in the shed and forgot I had them.

Traded heads again about 3 years ago. Same thing belt was slightly cracked so I made them throw in a new belt.

Took the new belt to hang on the wall and there were the other 2 belts. So now I have 3 belts all the same size and the old crack belt is still running.

Conclusion- them cracked belts on a Case IH 1020 header will run a long time. Long enough you forget you have a new belt at home.

Anyone need a belt or 2. I don't need 3 spares.

Gary

J.Wondergem · Dec 27, 2015

I know I got it, just don't know where. I know I'll find it as soon as I buy a new one.

Gary Mitchell · Dec 27, 2015

More than once have I looked for something in my shop for so long that I forgot what I was even looking for,,,,,,,,, gm

donjr · Dec 27, 2015

I have the same similar trouble in my tool shed. And a different problem out back. Old broad was in from some group like the Seearrea club onct. She called my spare parts repository an 'environmental abominatiotion', whutever thet is. Just looked like a whole lot of spare machinery to me in a few different states of being dismantled for parts. Dang citidiots......

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