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newbe

12-25-2004 17:15:15




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What is this position controller I keep hearing people talk about and what/how does it work? where to I contact "Zane Thang" to get one?

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Mr Chapp

12-27-2004 17:44:35




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 Re: position controller??? in reply to newbe, 12-25-2004 17:15:15  
Hi "new" ... I'm sure the Zane is good stuff, since there are so many satisfied users on this site. That said, there were no Zanes around in the 50s and they learned to set the 3 point properly for each impliment without it. The only accessories I use are a scraper blade and a bush hog, But once schooled I've never wanted a position control on a draft control machine. If Marlowe is out there he can help set it up. Good luck, have fun... Mike

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Paul (FLA)

12-29-2004 10:48:56




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 Will the Marlowe Procedure work with a blade? in reply to Mr Chapp, 12-27-2004 17:44:35  
I read Mr. Marlowe setup procedure for position control. I intend to try it the next time I use the bush hog. Will his procedure work as well with a blade? My blade tends to dig in too far when I am trying to level the field. Will this keep the blade at a constant height?
Paul



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Mick in Texas

12-26-2004 19:09:55




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 Re: position controller??? in reply to newbe, 12-25-2004 17:15:15  
I bought a Zane Thang and have been absolutely satisfied with it. The Zane Thang and an override clutch completely changed the way my '51 TO30 perform. I've had my Ferguson for about a year, and thanks to others' previous posts on this website, I invested in both the Thang and the override clutch within a few months of buying my tractor, and the old TO30 has been a different machine since. For no more than Zane gets for his control, I think it's very fairly priced, especially considering the quality and ease of installation.

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Paul F B

12-25-2004 19:44:37




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 Re: position controller??? in reply to newbe, 12-25-2004 17:15:15  
Here's Zane's sight, should tell you all you need to know. Paul F B



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Ray,IN

12-29-2004 19:39:21




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 Re: position controller??? in reply to Paul F B, 12-25-2004 19:44:37  
Don't attempt to set implement height using an adjustable top link. If you drive into a steep dip,ditch, or other depression, it will create excessive pressure on the top control spring and over compress it when the rear wheels are at the lowest point and the implement is being raised by ground contour. This may cause future hyd problems. Been there done that. Six hours work was performed trying to disassemble just the control spring that was welded together by 43 years; and I had to use a rosebud torch to heat things dull red before a 1 inch air wrench would budge it. My time spent repairing cannot be regained. Money spent could have been earned again and avoided my headache.

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Paul (FLA)

12-30-2004 10:58:22




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 Top Link Support in reply to Ray,IN, 12-29-2004 19:39:21  
Ray,
I am a beginner, so please excuse my ignorance.
If I put my position control all the way down so that the implement weight is completly on the ground, and I drive into a ditch, wont the whole 3 point give way in an upward movement? If so, wouldnt it behave the same way if I used the top link to support the implement?
Paul



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Ray,IN

12-31-2004 19:35:31




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 Re: Top Link Support in reply to Paul (FLA), 12-30-2004 10:58:22  
When the lift arms reach the upper limit of their travel, the implement will try to continue rising with the slope of the hill behind the tractor. If this upward lift continues the implement will try to pivot, thereby forcing the master control spring to absorb all the excess movement. This is also the reason to never use a length of chain in lieu of a top link, as the chain(without a length of pipe to catch it) will allow the implement to flip over and smash you. I probably sound overcautious, and I am usually. I've farmed for many years without a disabling injury; too many years to take chances now.

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