This spring finger mounts on the reel of a grain harvester header and pushes crop material into the auger or draper. It is a curved wire component that flexes as the reel rotates, releasing the crop at the correct point for feeding. A broken or bent finger causes crop to wrap around the reel or fall back onto the ground, reducing throughput. The original part matches the spring rate and wire profile of the factory assembly, so the reel timing and crop release angle remain as designed. Replace any damaged fingers before the start of harvest to avoid uneven feeding.