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Pete

03-02-1999 07:32:32




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I purchased a 2 bottom 16 Ford 3pt plow (model 10-161) at an auction. It is in near new condition. The ploblem is when it is on the tractor the beams are not paralell to the tractor. There is no adjustment to correct this condition and there is no sign of being sprung. This causes the plow to want to pull to the side when using. Any advise would be appreciated.




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JJ

03-28-1999 08:40:51




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
MT was right put a sway bar or chain on it. I use the same plow with a sway bar on it. Years ago I Couldnt find an adjustment, still havent



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tad

03-30-1999 17:53:33




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 Re: Re: Ford plow in reply to JJ , 03-28-1999 08:40:51  
From my operators manual the drawbar should have a j-bolt from the center to the right hand frame upright. It does not give a starting point for left lift pin to left frame upright. The J bolt should have a nut on each side of the frame to lock it in place after adjustment. Aproxmately one quater inch of lateral movement will vary your front width of cut one inch. The manual calls for front wheel space of 52" and rear wheel space of 56". You should not lock the plow lateraly because side movement is used to ease turning, may not be a problem on level ground but needed in hill [ teraced] ground. hope this helps. P.S. do you know of any more Dearborn plows of the same model number, I am looking for one my self.

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Jack

03-28-1999 08:26:29




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
MT is right. I use that same plow myself. Use a sway bar or chain like he says. I have the bars but a chain will work fine



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Dennis H.

03-04-1999 20:28:23




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
The stagger in depth between the two bottoms are to compensate for the tilt of the tractor as the one rear tire rides in the bottom of the furrow from the last pass. The plow needs to be placed offset to one side as to roll the freshly turned soil into the open furrow. This can be done with bars or chains as previosly mentioned. Once the plow is properly positioned, there is usually an adjustment to square the plow or make the beam of the plow parallel to the centerline of the tractor. This done, and you are on your way to learning the ins and out of plowing. Anyone can do it, but to do it right is a skill that has to be learned... Good luck and have fun.

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Hoosier

03-03-1999 19:53:58




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
Are you sure that there are no adjustments? In my limited experience, all the 3 pt plows I ever used had an adjustment on the right side (facing forward) where the 3pt lower link arm attaches. The adjustment moves the attachment pin forward or backward, causing the plow to either trail farther left or right.



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MT

03-03-1999 13:01:44




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
If your tractor is fitted for sway blocks you may try getting some, if not I have secured a chain around the axel housing and fastened the other end to the furrow side lift arm, make sure it comes up tight when the plow(s) are positioned right in the furrow, you may have to drill a hole in the lift arm so you can use a clevis to secure the chain. I have done this and it works, I wouldnt worry how the plows look in the air, it is in the ground that counts.

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MikeH(Tx)

03-02-1999 16:28:32




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 Re: Ford plow in reply to Pete, 03-02-1999 07:32:32  
On both my tractors with 3pt hitches, there is an adjustment on the right side member that adjusts the angle that implements set. It also affects left/right position. I am only guessing at what might be the issue for you, but see if this helps. If not, you need advice from folks more experienced than me.



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