McCormick piece

[redman89]

I have found a large piece of cast iron. It is 23.75" in diameter and about 1/2" thick. The lettering says McCormick Chicago USA. I'm trying to figure out what it was used on. Any help would be greatly appreciated! I have tried to upload a couple of pictures, but, it hasn't worked yet. Thank You!

 

[mschwartz]

Sounds like the platform off of an old mccormick push header or binder. look forward to pics, Mike

 

[fastfarmall]

I never farmed with horse's either, but that sounds like a piece from those old header's. Not sure of this but i always thought that was a counter balance weight. When Old comes on he will know !!!

 

[redman89]

Attached (I hope!) are a front and a rear view of the piece I described in the original post.

 

[fastfarmall]

AH,no that's not the piece i had in mind on the header, i seen as kid, But it's a keeper!!!

 

[Athol Carr]

It looks like the steering platform, part number J37 (check the casting for the part number), used on McCormick Push-headers and push-binders from 1900 to 1912

 

[Darald]

I think I can support your position Athol. My parts book does not go back past 1911 for the steering platform of the header but the 2011-22 platform is a rectangular shape. Seeing as how my book does not back to the era of yours we can go with your findings.

 

[redman89]

After reading the posts, there is a number "37" cast on the back of the piece, but, there is not a "J" in front of it.

 

[redman89]

Thanks to everyone for helping to identify this piece. I appreciate it!