Building an Early Combine

BOLSTER AND COUPLER

•Install (2) long floor beams first

•Dummy sill positions end of beams. These will be replaced by the actual beams later

•Install (2) short beams next

•Install spacers between beams.

•Install coupler pocket spacer at top center.

•Drill hole for truck “kingpin.”

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		BOLSTER AND COUPLER

		This holding fixture helps to assemble the end platforms.

			•Install (2) long floor beams first.
			•A Dummy sill positions end of beams. It will be replaced by the actual beam later.
			•Install (2) short beams next with the spacers between beams.
			•Add the three spacers in the center form the bolster for the truck.
			•Install the coupler pocket spacer at top center.
			•Drill the hole for the truck “kingpin.”
			•Note the notches which will provide clearance for the wheels.

		Dimensions are not critical.