sterner vl
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I have obtained an old IH-McCormick hay rake, model number 15. It is different then some of the old fluffers and hay rake I have used in the past.
What are the adjusting screw for? Some previous owner had welded stops on them.
How much tension should there be to engage and disengage the real from the driver? Some previous owner has used air craft cable and ran it from the leaver to the front end of the rake.
There is a hardwood tension block attached near the left front drive wheel. I am assuming that there was an idler gear and adjustment for the chain and someone has cut the gear off and shorten the chain to the point the tension block is not needed.
I believe that the rake was manufactured around 1957. This was determined from a document that discusses the color scheme for the rake.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
What are the adjusting screw for? Some previous owner had welded stops on them.
How much tension should there be to engage and disengage the real from the driver? Some previous owner has used air craft cable and ran it from the leaver to the front end of the rake.
There is a hardwood tension block attached near the left front drive wheel. I am assuming that there was an idler gear and adjustment for the chain and someone has cut the gear off and shorten the chain to the point the tension block is not needed.
I believe that the rake was manufactured around 1957. This was determined from a document that discusses the color scheme for the rake.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.