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I tend to not get my messages posted here if I put in the actual web site, but CT has turned into V a l u e-B u i l t spelled without the first 'e'; or last 'u'. That is their www. also. (still blocked, see if the spaces help...) Shoup, as Jim mentioned above, is a good _farm_ supply mail order place often with better prices. To take the chain apart, you will need to loosen the tightener mechanism most all the way on your spreader, then fold the chain link over as far as it will go, put something solid metal behind one of the folded links, and pound hard on the other folded link so it slides through the slot & apart. The chain detacher is the 'proper' solid metal object, but you can use other things that are sitting in your shop.... With a busted chain, it's already in 2 pieces; but you need to do the opposite to repair the chain. If you haven't loosened the chain tightener device yet (a long threaded section), might as well get some penetrating oil on it now..... It will need it. Look carefully on the bottom of your chain links - that is the _only_ place a spreader chain wears. They look 100% good from all other places other than the back bottom of the 'C' hook that rubs on the floor. If they have a flat spot wore on them, they are probably weak, and you will continue to have this problem. Manure spreaders are built for manure. Damp manure. If you fill them with drier material, or dirt, or composted dry manure, it will not slide well & will bust chains. 2/3 full is a _good_ load for the chain with these materials... --->Paul
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