Another plow setup question

[idaho2]

The distance from the inner side of the Rt. tire wall to the tractor midline is 22"to 24". Now measure the distance from (the flange that holds the Rt. link pin) the inner side of the pin to 12" on the horizontal draw bar, Mark it. Now the mid line of the mast to the draw bar (cross member) should be very close to this 12" mark on the draw bar. If not, then loosen the U bolts and adjust the mast portion only. These measurement are to help align your plow to the "pull" of the plow to follow the midline of the tractor. This "pull line" is the imaginary line that extends to the second bottom on the plow, once this falls in line then your set and the plow is now married to this tractor. Hooking up to a different tractor will not work properly.

Note: Can you rotate images before posting. Both sets are 90 degrees off to see..


Idaho2

 

[DJ54]

Just stand back far enough to get a full outside side view of the wheel, rim, & tire.

 

[Mearntain]

The distance from the inner side of the Rt. tire wall to the tractor midline is 22"to 24". Now measure the distance from (the flange that holds the Rt. link pin) the inner side of the pin to 12" on the horizontal draw bar, Mark it. Now the mid line of the mast to the draw bar (cross member) should be very close to this 12" mark on the draw bar. If not, then loosen the U bolts and adjust the mast portion only. These measurement are to help align your plow to the "pull" of the plow to follow the midline of the tractor. This "pull line" is the imaginary line that extends to the second bottom on the plow, once this falls in line then your set and the plow is now married to this tractor. Hooking up to a different tractor will not work properly.

Note: Can you rotate images before posting. Both sets are 90 degrees off to see..


Idaho2

Just to make sure I understand you right - when you are talking about the mast, you are talking about the spot where the top link attaches to on the plow? And then adjust the cross beam side to side until I'm about 12 inches from each of the lift pin flanges to the the center of the top link connection?

And not sure about the pictures, what do you recommend I do? I see what you mean when looking at the previews of the pictures being turned 90 degree, but If I click on the picture, it rotates the picture to being the proper orientation when I view it full size in the forum.

 

[Mearntain]

Just stand back far enough to get a full outside side view of the wheel, rim, & tire.

Sounds good, I'll have one soon to post , I'll get out there in a few. Do the pictures show sideways to you too?

 

[idaho2]

The mast is the "A" frame and the feet of the A are attached to the Horizontal draw bar (cross member) held together by the two U bolts. Forget anything about the left side of the plow. For clarification the Right lift pin (Cat 1 or 2) is the Large bolt thru the flange that is tapered and this pin is used to hook to the tractor. It is measured from this contact point (tractor wheel side) 12" on the horizontal draw bar. The "A" should be centered over this mark.


The image below is from my plow/tractor showing where to measure from and to. Hope this helps.


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Idaho2

 

[Mearntain]

That diagram you made up shows its perfect. It looks like I'm right around 21 inches to the inside of the rear tire to he center of the top link. My cross beam is currently at 10 inches, so I need to slide it 2 inches.

 

[Mearntain]

Hopefully this will show what you wanted to see DJ54. According to the picture Idaho2 posted, it seems as if my spacing is good.

 

[idaho2]

Two inches makes a big difference. Slide only the "A" and try that when your field allows. Plow about 50 feet and then check from a distance behind the plow for alignment. When everything is set your tractor will not have a feel of an anchor being pulled. Old three point plows are a trial in patience to setup. But when dialed in it's a joy to plow a field.

idaho2

 

[ovrszd]

Old three point plows are a trial in patience to setup. But when dialed in it's a joy to plow a field.

idaho2

I agree. And they make a low HP and light weight tractor like an old Ford very, very productive!!!!

 

[Mearntain]

Two inches makes a big difference. Slide only the "A" and try that when your field allows. Plow about 50 feet and then check from a distance behind the plow for alignment. When everything is set your tractor will not have a feel of an anchor being pulled. Old three point plows are a trial in patience to setup. But when dialed in it's a joy to plow a field.

idaho2

I don't think I can move the mast on my plow. I can only slide that cross beam side to side. There's a rigid bar that goes from the rear of the plow to the mast. If you look at the plow in this video, you can see what I'm talking about. I have the exact same one but mines a 14.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...leLKptb76KQrhF4Ug&sig2=sfjwPOQTa2NWbEAfo1sXSg