Help with ID on Disc Hiller

[clenhart]

I have an old disc hiller (row maker?) that has worked great until yesterday. After making rows in the garden, I noticed that one of the bearing housings was broken. On further inspection it appears that it is cast iron and that one side has been cracked for a while and finally broke completely thru. The bearings are still good and it turns freely, but I need to find a replacement bearing assembly for the side that is broken. Due to the age of the implement and surface rust I cannot ID the manufacturer. Any help with ID or info on where to pursue replacement parts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[clenhart]

Btt

Still hoping someone can ID this hiller...

 

[KennyV]

Can not identify it but you could take it apart... then take the broken pieces to a welding shop.
Cast is tricky to weld up, but it can be done. KennyV.

 

[JiminGa]

you may have to replace the whole assembly, luckily you should be able to find something that will fit a standard tool bar. unfortunately they aren't cheap.

 

[clenhart]

Thanks for the input... I think I will attempt to weld it, since I don't have anything to lose, and if that doesn't work I'll look for replacement parts. I have never welded cast iron before, but there is a first time for everything.

 

[clenhart]

I was able to weld the cast bearing housing using a Mig welder. I kept the heat down, welded in small increments, and allowed to cool slowly. Worked like a charm...

 

[KennyV]

Excellent ...

 

[turbopiper]

I was able to weld the cast bearing housing using a Mig welder. I kept the heat down, welded in small increments, and allowed to cool slowly. Worked like a charm...

what... no pictures?

 

[fluggies4]

This hiller was made originally by the King Plow Company, now known as W & A manufacturing, in Pine Bluff AK. They have a website. However, I believe that exact hiller has been discontinued. They may still have castings though.

 

[clenhart]

Thanks for the info. I figured that sooner or later someone would recognize it.

Chip

 

[fluggies4]

I actually have a parts list for the hiller, too. The part number for the bearing spools is C-93N. The part number for the bearing housing is UD-5. However, as I thought, the hillers seem to be discontinued. I have the repair parts price list from W & A Manufacturing, and the parts are no longer listed.

 

[clenhart]

The weld job I did seems to be holding up well, so I don't think I will need to replace the housing. I would think that as old as this thing appears to be and as little as I will use it making rows for myself and a few others each season, the bearings should last as long as I do.

Thanks again for the info.