Allis-Chalmer to John Deere Lustran Seed Plate Adaptor MC4300

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A replica of the original component that's no longer available for purchase by local farmers has been created. This part is model MC4300 and serves as a Seed Plate Adaptor for Allis-Chalmer Seed Planters, allowing users to integrate "B" type seed plates from John Deere Lustran into an AC (Allis-Chalmer) planter. The replica was constructed with exceptional strength in mind by incorporating 7 walls and 5 layers on the top and bottom sections, along with a 25% infill to ensure it can withstand rotational stress and wear. However, there's a possibility that adjustments may be necessary if the part doesn't hold up as expected. Initially, an attempt was made to produce this component using PETG, but it warped and failed to meet expectations. Due to time constraints, additional PETG was not available for another attempt, so the replicas were created using PLA instead. Images are included that showcase the original, PLA, and PETG versions of the part. For reference, several online sources offer this component for sale, with lincolnagproducts.com being one example. The part number is AC-ADAPT and it's listed for $40 each.