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J.S.Erwin Jr. wrote on Friday, February 02, 2001 (PST):
  • nice story I am going to look at 10 20 tommorw I rember them when I was a kid
    mike wrote on Friday, February 02, 2001 (PST):
  • I can't see any of your pictures
    Jim Hay wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • Can't open any pictures. Just get the Anglefire logo.
    ken church wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • nice job Randy ,pictures real good. Iam the guy who got the f-12 wheels from your dad and then brought them back (cause they were wrong size) your dad had told me then about your project. hopefully we will meet someday at a show. keep in touch ,Ken
    BUZZ wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • INTERESTING ARTICLE, HOWEVER THE PICTURES ARE BLANK!
    Paul Pirtle wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • Sure would like to be able to load the pictures. Get nothing but the Anglefire logo.
    Chris Hayden wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • Great article. I know a lot of work went into that 10/20. Everything on it is heavy and large. I had to borrow a socket to get the flywheel nut off my 15/30. I believe it was 3 1/2". I'm also unable to get any pictures--Anglefire logo and a blank page, however I also see in the comments that at least one person was able to view them. How about adding to your comments how you did this. Maybe my computer is missing a program. Thanks-I did want to see what color yours is.
    ken church wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • in regards to the pictures all I did was click on the blue words. I believe that randy has aol the same as I do maybe that is the reason I know a lot of times i have trouble withanother carrier and don't know how to do it maybe someone else can help they are nice pictures
    Myself wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • These links in this story take me knowhere
    Mike Sitton wrote on Saturday, February 03, 2001 (PST):
  • I enjoyed reading about the 10-20. It gives me hope on restoring my 10-20, 20I, and 15-30 someday.
    Steve wrote on Sunday, February 04, 2001 (PST):
  • Nice story but like many others cannot view pictures. What gives?
    Dan Fischer wrote on Sunday, February 04, 2001 (PST):
  • Great story! I too can not see your pictures. I also have a 1020 that I am restoring. After an engine teardown, I have that part running well. now my next project is to find some fenders. From the way things look, the brake did not work too good or my uncle's father didn't bother to use it when he backed up to equiptment! Any imformation would be much appreciated.
    Richard wrote on Sunday, February 04, 2001 (PST):
  • Don't know how full size computers work, But on my little cheap Webtv puter, If I hit *reload* the photos came up. Enjoyed the story.
    Henry Harrison wrote on Sunday, February 04, 2001 (PST):
  • I can not get any of the pictures. (10;30 pm 2-4-01) I have tried both Netscape 4.73 and IE 5.5.
    Jack Cohoon wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • My Dad taught me to drive on a 10 20 when I was about 7 years old. He had just converted the wheels to rubber tires at the time which made the tractor easier to steer. Continue the work on a strong work horse of a tractor. We farmed over 400 acres with a 10 20 and a 15 30. Post a picture when you can.
    Grant Baker wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • Angelfire does not allow me to see the pics of this tractor.Is this a McCormick-Deering 1020? Grumpiest.tripod.com/mcd.jpg
    ronaldwcochran wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • what does it mean to "cut" the tires.
    Karl Bader wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • None of the links came up as pictures just the hosted by logo. Hope this helps! Karl
    dan dooley wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • hope that you painted your tractor white and took its picture in a snowstorm......or else I didn't see the tractor pictures. Good story and hope the pictures come up latter.
    Paul Shuler wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • Interesting story. I couldn't get any of the photos to display. Sure it would have been even more interesting with them
    hank schade wrote on Monday, February 05, 2001 (PST):
  • If you still need a hood for the 10-20 I have a restorable one.
    Tim Pickles wrote on Tuesday, February 06, 2001 (PST):
  • I can't seem to see any of the images! I click on the link and it takes me to Anglefire, but nothing appears!
    Allan Grogan wrote on Wednesday, February 07, 2001 (PST):
  • My dad had a 10-20 when I was a small kid, have a picture of my brother and myself on tractor taken in 1940 or so. I wanted to see your pictures but got only the angelfire logo, not a sign of any graphics. Hope you can make so all of us can view your photos. Allan
    Catless wrote on Friday, February 09, 2001 (PST):
  • to open the pictures, oyou have to remove one of the / after .com, should be .com/mi3/
    Bob Lewis wrote on Saturday, February 10, 2001 (PST):
  • Good job on getting the pistons broken loose without damaging them! Too bad the pictures wouldn't load. As soon as my broken foot heals, it's back to work on my 1942 Allis, Model "C".
    Dirk Arrington wrote on Saturday, February 10, 2001 (PST):
  • I could not see the pictures when I clicked on them. I just got an image that said the picture was "hosted by Anglefire"?!
    LOUIS SAETZ wrote on Friday, April 05, 2002 (PST):
  • Dear Mr. Simon; I read your story on the 10-20 with great interest. I'm particularly interested in the push rods. The holes were intended to carry oil (from the top) to oil the camshaft and the associated parts. I don't beleive that these rods were next to water so that water could enter through them. You may have made a mistake welding these holes shut. I once owned a 15-30 1928 model. You are correct that they used ball bearings on the crankshaft. There were two large bearings (one on each end) of the crankshaft. There was no center main bearing. The rods had babbit bearings. This was a good tractor in its day. Louis Saetz
    Ralph Arnold wrote on Thursday, May 15, 2003 (PDT):
  • I am righting to find out whear to get parts for a 15 30 McCormic Deering Think you
    WVClio wrote on Friday, March 16, 2007 (PDT):
  • Can anyone tell me where the decals go on a 10-20
    Mike Ascheman wrote on Saturday, July 07, 2007 (PDT):
  • I am also in process of restoring a 1928 McCormic 10-20, and enjoyed your article. Would appreciate info on obtaining Rings and Gaskets for the engine.
    russ hamm wrote on Thursday, July 12, 2007 (PDT):
  • Great story. Louis is right, those guides should have holes in them for the oil to run down. They are in the oil passage of the block, and no water will get close.
    darleen wrote on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 (PDT):
  • WE owned and operated a 2000 acre dairy farm in central Wi for 45 years, and owned many red impliment, and tractors.. along with one green guy... His father owned a 1020 Mc Corick Deering in 1930. We are looking for a photo of like tractor for a memory album. I have looked on the internet, and can't find such an animal... any suggestions?The history of his fathers farm, and all the equipment he owned and used, is in his album. I surely would like to include the 1020....
    Vern Long wrote on Monday, July 14, 2008 (PDT):
  • We have a McCormick-Deering Steel wheels in our museum. Can you tell me where to look to ID the year and model? Thanks for your help, VL
    Dave Koenigsfeld wrote on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 (PDT):
  • I am working on two 10-20s that are froze up. My motor guy just called and said the crank is seized and he can handle getting the pistons out. Your article gives me hope but I need to find out some more detailed information to get these guys moving or find someone else to help me out. Thanks, Dave Nixa, MO
    LenNH wrote on Wednesday, October 08, 2008 (PDT):
  • A brief reply this time, I have pictures of 10-20s, including the one I drove, and will be happy to help anyone who would like to see them.
    Darrel Gunderson wrote on Sunday, January 04, 2009 (PST):
  • Great article. My dad has a 29 on our farm that he still uses for gardening, but I think he would like to sell it as he is now 75 and getting hard to start it by him self. Also has steel wheels on another one for parts. Dont know the value of it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
    Bob wrote on Thursday, January 15, 2009 (PST):
  • The correct paint for a grey McCormick teactor is DuPont Paint nimbers 98620 or 6923
    John Pool wrote on Saturday, May 30, 2009 (PDT):
  • Great to read about tour restoration we must think alike as i have just removed the pushrod guides and wondered what the holes are for ?Now wonder what keeps the water out of the sump?How did you go with them brazed up?Im in Cairns Queensland Australia found this 1928 1020 in a sugercane paddock been outside since 1928 so stuffed in a big way ,cant get the flywheel off at this stage any ideas regards John
    Mattie Duckworth wrote on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 (PST):
  • Randall, Hello. I enjoyed reading your article about this tractor. My father also restores old Mcormic deering regular 1020 tractors and w-30 models as well. He is searching desperately for a gas tank for one of the regulars that he has, and is having no luck!would you know anyone who may have one for sale? If you want to contact him his name is Fred Muffitt. His number is 620-397-2148. I sure would like to see him be able to reach his goals and dreams for this tractor. Once again, thanks for sharing your story. Mattie Duckworth
    Tony S. wrote on Thursday, November 19, 2009 (PST):
  • Read your article awhile ago. I was curious, so when I took my 10-20 engine apart, I checked out the pushrod guides. They don't open into the water jacket. It is an oil return area. With your holes brazed shut the oil won't be able to drain out of the pushrod guides.
    Jim Scopel wrote on Sunday, October 24, 2010 (PDT):
  • Interesting story.....We also have a McCormick Deering 1020 that we inherited and are looking to sell. We live in the UP of Michigan and wonder if there are collectors out there looking for any. We do have pictures we can email. Thanks! Jim
    John Gainsley wrote on Monday, May 07, 2012 (PDT):
  • 05/07/2012 Enjoyed your restoration story very much on the McCormick 1020 you gave us encouragement my son & I are in the prosses of restoring a 1020 believe a 1927 have it completely disasembled need some parts fenders. Thanks John
    John Bog wrote on Monday, March 25, 2013 (PDT):
  • We have a '29 10-20 which needs an exhaust valve. Is there a way to contact the author of this story? Thank you.
    F30 wrote on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 (PST):
  • i LIKED THE STORY i AM DOING THE SAME THING TO MY 10-20. Ever thing was frozen on mine but I am sowly geting it back togather an haveing fun doing it. Red Puller
    Pieter botha wrote on Thursday, January 14, 2016 (PST):
  • Very good. I am in South Africa and currently busy rebuilding a 1929 McCormick deering 10-20. Funding spears in SA very difficult, in fact NO spears. Please help me to get connected with people that can help me
    Pieter botha wrote on Thursday, January 14, 2016 (PST):
  • Very good. I am in South Africa and currently busy rebuilding a 1929 McCormick deering 10-20. Funding spears in SA very difficult, in fact NO spears. Please help me to get connected with people that can help me
    steve meissler wrote on Monday, October 03, 2016 (PDT):
  • I enjoyed reading this. Thank you for sharing your experience.
    Les. Ferris wrote on Friday, February 03, 2017 (PST):
  • Your story is a fine one to say the least. It rings true of hard work and the reward of satisfaction the evolves from that work.Hope you enjoy the 10-20 a whole lot. Les. Norwich, Ontario.

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