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PHD W/9" Auger on TE20 Question

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Berryville

11-04-2007 09:09:54

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This weekend I got a new PHD W/ 9" auger. Tried it out and got it stuck big time, had to go rent a 4' long pipe wrench to get it unstuck (still about broke my back backing the dang thing out). Tried it out again did a bit better but GOT IT STUCK 3 MORE TIMES IN THE SAME HOLE. I'm thinking my 3pt hitch needs to be more ridged and the reason I'm getting stuck is that the auger is getting bound up due to slop / slack in the 3pt hitch allowing the auger to pivot at an angle thus wedging itself in the hole.

I saw a photo on the ford group (I think) where the guy had stabilizer bars and a 2nd set of limiting chains @ the top link. I'm thinking I just need to get the stabilizer bars to keep my auger strange up and down?

Here is what I got now.

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Jeff-oh

11-06-2007 11:04:28

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

As an added bonus the boom makes a dandy lifting arm also. Just remove the power unit and add a hook.

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gshadel

11-05-2007 14:35:24

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

I agree with all the other posters, take off that ORC, don't need it. Use stabilizer bars. DOn't let your auger screw itself into the ground like a cork screw, keep your hand on the height control and YOU control how fast the auger sinks into the ground. Clear the hole as needed. Looks like a fine PHD you got there, and a fine TE also... even if it is painted with the 8N color scheme.

George

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Berryville

11-05-2007 12:13:47

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to CPD Sarge, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

Good tip Jeff! Need all the power I can get diggin in the Virginia clay & rock here in the valley.

Pete

Jeff-oh said: (quoted from post at 20:40:52 11/05/07) You may also want to remove the OCR. The slop in the OCR will reduce you power to the auger.

Jeff

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Jeff-oh

11-05-2007 11:40:52

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

You may also want to remove the OCR. The slop in the OCR will reduce you power to the auger.

Jeff

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Berryville

11-05-2007 05:01:11

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Nick Mielke, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

phil(va) said: (quoted from post at 02:37:03 11/05/07) Others have told you about stabilizer bars. Also, shear pins were mentioned. If you have to replace a shear pin, it is merely a bolt, but get a grade 3 or 5, not a grade 8. The latter is too strong.

Phil,

I�m looking into some Stabilizer bars now. Oh yea, know about the shear pin that will save the drive line if the auger gets bound up. I�m going to invest in a large pipe wrench also, I know I�ll need it to back the auger out from time to time with all the rocks and tree roots on my property.

Pete

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phil(va)

11-04-2007 17:37:03

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

Others have told you about stabilizer bars. Also, shear pins were mentioned. If you have to replace a shear pin, it is merely a bolt, but get a grade 3 or 5, not a grade 8. The latter is too strong.

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Ken Crisman

11-04-2007 15:23:34

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

Stabilizer bars are a MUST when using most of your 3 pt implements to avoid side movement . Another tip (for safety ) is to always have a helper when drilling holes . When drilling , always use the in & out drilling method to keep the hole cleaned out & save the bit from binding up . I keep a 36" pipe wrench with me when using the auger for those getting stuck reasons . Mine ususally shears a pin every time it gets stuck also . Does yours not use shear pins for safety ? HTH ! God bless, Ken

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Bob from Australia

11-04-2007 14:53:08

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

I use a heavy post hole digger on a MF35

Mine will not work without stabilizer bars and I think that is your problem too.

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john(UK)

11-04-2007 12:15:32

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Re: PHD W/9 Auger on TE20 Question in reply to Berryville, 11-04-2007 09:09:54

The stabilisers will stop it swinging from side to side which will be a help. The weight of the auger will hang vertical as you lower it into the ground and you can adjust the auger for being vertical from side to side by adjusting the levelling lever on the right lower link arm lift rod. Have the engine set to about half throttle and keep lifting and lowering the auger into the ground, don"t just let it sit on top and wind itself in or it will get stuck. The secret is keep lifting and lowering it to clear the loose soil you are digging, it will then clear the hole by throwing it to the outside edge of the hole. If you just let it sit on top and wind itself in that will work exactly like a corkscrew in a wine bottle....John
PS make sure that you fit the pins for the stabilisers in the correct holes in the brackets or you will bend the bars.

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