IH # 10 Grain Drill

Spotted an IH #10 Grain Drill sitting behind a business today. Looks like it would be perfect for planting "food Plot"strips on my 130 acres, pulled behind my 52 MD. Anyone know anything about them, and any idea on price? I looked on the implement site, no results on my query. Thanks, John

We still have a #10 drill although it is sitting out in the weeds behind barn. Replaced it with a newer 510 drill some years ago. The #10 was a good drill the only problem that I can remember was the seed rate levers in front were very hard to move and not very accurate. If the drill has been sitting outside for any length of time, it may be seized. As a teenager I worked for an IH dealer and became somewhat of an expert on getting them un-seized. Your just need 2-3 cans of penetrating oil and apply liberally to all moving parts (chains included) and wait a few days and put a wrench on the drill shaft and work back and forth. The drills with fertilizer attachments were especially prone to seizing up. After you get thing moving, carefully pull around the yard or field (empty) to further loosen things up before loading it with seed. Be sure all parts are moving before attempting this or you may stretch or break the chains. The drill we have has a mechanical lift. These worked well if kept clean and well lubricated. Also be sure that nothing is blocking seed hoses like spider webs or mouse nests. I believe parts are still available (opener springs and opener bearing kits), but not too sure about opener disc blades. It is important to note that there is also an adjustment at bottom of seed cup. This can be set to one of three positions to accommodate different types and sizes of seeds. I have known many farmers that forgot or were just unaware and planted a whole field at less than desired rate, not to mention possible damage to seed. When in storage set these cups to the #1 position as mice are unable to get past and make nests in grain tank. As for price, I have seen them go at sales for next to nothing ($50).