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ldeikis 02-20-2013 14:57:34 70.215.14.55 Report to Moderator	Hi all. Recently picked up what I believe is an old deere van brunt Model F--wood boxes, steel wheels, fertilizer/grain/grass boxes. It came with the setup/operating manual that looks as old as it does, but then, who knows if it"s original. On the right side of the drill are two numbers: F-127-M is on the side of the grass seed box, and T-138-M is on the side of the main box. Wondering if anyone can help on the year out of curiosity. Second, it"s missing the drive gear that runs the feed on the grass box. From the book it seems to be part F45M, which seems to be a 28 tooth gear. I"d love to get that box functioning and am wondering if anyone has any info on the size/pitch of that gear, and/or how long it"s collar was. I believe the center of the gear was actually a long protruding collar with a square shaft, that slid over the square drive shaft for the small box. The picture in the manual shows a flat gear for the part I'm after, but the optional high-speed gear (F107M) has the collar, so I think it's just an illustration thing. I"m going to try to post some pics: [Reply]   [No Email]
Timberoak 2119 02-20-2013 18:36:30 107.3.19.236 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to ldeikis, 02-20-2013 14:57:34   If the part you are looking for is F45M and I did not verfy this number, The Parts Depot in Chilton, WI has 4 in inventory, They do not sell retail so you must find a dealer that has an account with them or Call Nelson @ 1.800.743.3768 and he will help you find a dealer. The Parts Depot buys, stocks and resells discontinued inventory for most brands. [Reply]  [No Email]
ldeikis 02-21-2013 20:43:47 70.215.14.55 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to Timberoak 2119, 02-20-2013 18:36:30   That's incredible, thank you so much. I went up to the Deere dealer for a laugh, and of course the part was unavailable, but he called up PartsDepot and they're mailing it out here for $20 + shipping. If it's the right part, this might be the most remarkable thing the internet ever did for me. I'll post up when it shows up, should be end of next week. Luke [Reply]  [No Email]
Ralph Bauer 02-24-2013 08:30:55 65.255.78.52 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to ldeikis, 02-21-2013 20:43:47   Glad you found the part! Yes, keep us posted! We hardly ever hear "...the rest of the story" !! Ralph in OK. [Reply]  [No Email]
ldeikis 02-28-2013 03:46:50 70.215.13.196 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to Ralph Bauer, 02-24-2013 08:30:55   Gear showed up yesterday afternoon and looks like the right part. Not only that, it appears BRAND NEW--I figured I was buying salvage! Totaled less than $30 with freight and whatever markup my local guy takes. I"m ears deep in a couple other projects, but this should get installed shortly. Very excited. Thanks again for the tip on PartsDepot. Luke PS--Anyone have ideas on how to tell how old this drill is, or at least know the years they made an F with a fertilizer and grass box? There's definitely no painted numbers visible on it. [Reply]  [No Email]
ldeikis 02-28-2013 03:49:24 70.215.13.196 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to ldeikis, 02-28-2013 03:46:50   Also, I don't have the metal ribbon feed tubes from the grass box (that go and drop the seed behind the openers and main box feeds). I'm not worried about it looking original, just want it to function. What's the cheap and reliable alternative to those things? Luke [Reply]  [No Email]
Ralph Bauer 02-28-2013 06:47:09 65.255.74.238 Report to Moderator	Re: VanBrunt year help, and help with missing gear (pics) in reply to ldeikis, 02-28-2013 03:49:24   plastic tube/hose from your local hardware store ... [Reply]  [No Email]