McCormick Deering Model 100

[Ed Thayer]

McCormick Deering Model 100

I am looking for a idler sprocket for the beater chain drive on my spreader. I thought I would try here to see if someone might have a parts unit.

Also looking for 6.00 x 16″ tire for the spreader.

Thanks,

ED

Here are a couple of pics.

[Donn Hewes]

hi Ed, I have had pretty good luck with used snow tires from the tire store on my spreader. no ideas on the gear. DH

[Ed Thayer]

@Donn Hewes 9894 wrote:

hi Ed, I have had pretty good luck with used snow tires from the tire store on my spreader. no ideas on the gear. DH

Thank’s Don,

I will try the tire idea. they wanted $110.00 each for new 6.00 x 16 tires.Ouch

I may have to have a machine shop make an idler sprocket for me.

Hope you are cutting hay,

Ed

[john plowden]

Ed – I may have the sprocket you need – Give me a private email –
John

[Ed Thayer]

@Donn Hewes 9894 wrote:

hi Ed, I have had pretty good luck with used snow tires from the tire store on my spreader. no ideas on the gear. DH

I had trouble finding the right size tires for my spreader. I broke down and purchased two new 6.00 x 16 ag tires and had them mounted on the rims.

Thanks to John Plowden, I now have a new sprocket in place and am currently in the process of replacing the sheetmetal sides on the spreader.

I am amazed how well this unit has held up considering it is about 60 or so years old.

I hope to paint it this weekend and be ready to spread some compost this fall.

Total out of pocket expense, not including my labor so far is $300.00

Not to bad after looking at the new 25 bushell units on the market that go for $2,500.00 dollars and up.

Besides, I like to work things I have fixed up.

Ed

[jen judkins]

So….I’ll be getting pictures by next week???? Do I have to come over there and take them myself!!

[Ed Thayer]

You could come over on Saturday and help me paint? 🙂

I hope to have it buttoned up soon to get some photos.

I have some of Oz pulling the chain drag in the pasture as well.

Ed

[Joshua Kingsley]

Those spread really well. I have one that I used with my horses that I lined with 1/2 inch plywood I have lined the sides as they had holes though I would like to compleatly rebuild it soon. Good luck with yours and happy spreading. Josh

[Ed Thayer]

Here are some pics of before and after on the spreader. I finished it this weekend and it is ready to go.

Ed

[john plowden]

Nice job Ed!!
It’s really neat that you have the original chain covers –
John

[dehutch]

This is really a nice restoration.
As someone with an interest in acquiring a rubber tired, smallish ground driven manure spreader I notice that they tend to have their tires mounted “backward” when compared to lugged tires on the typical tractor. Ed seems to have his mounted the other way. I’m wondering whether the advantage of mounting them “backward” is more theoretical than real and whether anyone has mounted the tires one way and then reversed them to see if there is a difference?

[OldKat]

@dehutch 11068 wrote:

This is really a nice restoration.
As someone with an interest in acquiring a rubber tired, smallish ground driven manure spreader I notice that they tend to have their tires mounted “backward” when compared to lugged tires on the typical tractor. Ed seems to have his mounted the other way. I’m wondering whether the advantage of mounting them “backward” is more theoretical than real and whether anyone has mounted the tires one way and then reversed them to see if there is a difference?

I don’t know the answer to that, but have wondered the same thing.

Ever notice the oldtimers would put one tire facing forward and one facing backward on their tricycle tractors? I’m told that would help them back out of a wet spot, but always wondered if that had ever truly been tested to see if it was worth the effort.

[jen judkins]

WOW!!!!! That is sooo nice! Ed…I’m star struck….you’re an ARTISTE!

[Ed Thayer]

Thanks all for the posts.

Now I just have to hook my forecart and horse to it and go to work.

[matt wny]

thanks for the pix. i have the exact same spreader but wasnt sure of the make and model.nice job on the restore.mine is in useable condition but not nearly as nice as yours.

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