Hi everybody, I was told by the guys at the ytmag forum that you all could help me with my corn picker questions. I have a NI 304 lot 188 mounted 2 row corn picker that is set up for a farmall 460. The picker has been sitting in a shed for about 15 years and the drive sprocket that goes on the pto of the tractor has dissappeared. I was wondering if anyone could give me the dimensions of that double sprocket (number of teeth, spacing between the sprockets, total length, etc) so I can make one or does anyone have any idea where I could get one for a reasonable price? I havve tried the NI dealer but they cant even find the thing in the computer. I also have been searching on the internet and cant find very much info on the internet regaurding the 304, are they somewhat rare?
-- Edited by nc460 on Wednesday 11th of May 2011 11:18:30 AM
-- Edited by nc460 on Thursday 12th of May 2011 12:11:07 PM
Someone is dismanteling and putting parts on ebay. Also there are a couple of used parts places in PA that deal in that stuff. They are listed in the forum....
Good Luck!!
-- Edited by Pickin-Nick on Thursday 12th of May 2011 07:36:46 AM
I looked thru my NI parts books and I had one for the 304 gathering unit. It is a double 31-tooth sprocket for #60 chain. I cross-referenced the number with the later model NI mounted pickers (305 & 319) and in many of the cases the number crosses over to the sprocket used on the newer machines. Bottom line - you can get the double sprocket off of a 305 or 319 and probably make it work just fine! I'd have to look thru my parts stash to know for sure but there is a good chance that I have an extra one that I could sell - drop me a private message if you are interested.
