Re: Farmall H drawbar strap

Posted by Paul in Mich on August 22, 2004 at 11:58:36 from (66.188.26.29):

In Reply to: Farmall H drawbar strap posted by John in Ct. on August 19, 2004 at 19:34:11:

John, The swinging drawbar goes under the
"U" shaped drawbar and the strap goes over the "U". This was the standard configuration, however there is a roller assembly which replaced the strap which was an option. There are many functions of a swinging drawbar, thus the many holes in the "U" shaped drawbar. The swinging drawbar can be limited in the amount of swing by the width placement of bolts that the operator can drop into the "U" bar. It could also be fixed into a rigid position in the center position or offset from the center position which was handy for some impliments where tracking was critical relative to implement position to the tractor. The swinging drawbar also allowed, in many instances, the ability to turn tighhter corners and make sharper turns without interference between implement and rear tractor tire. Most farmers simply dropped bolts in the U'bar, but in some instances it would serve well to install nuts on the bottom. Square head bolts work best because they create a bigger surface for the swinging drawbar to rest against and prolong the process of wearing into the swinging drawbar. A little slop isnt going to hurt anything. Front to back movement is normal as the wrist pin holding the swinging drawbar is not a tight fit and the hole will normally elongate womewhat, but it isnt something to be alarmed about. A lot of people have removed the swinging drawbar and hook up equipment and implements directly to the "U" bar, but unless there is a particular implement that requires such hookup, it is ALWAYS best to hook onto the swinging drawbar as it provides a distinct function in that the swinging drawbar pulls from ahead of the rear axle rather than behind it as would hooking onto the "U"bar do, thereby assisting in keeping the front of the tractor down. Most tractors have enough power to walk the gears which brings the nose of the tractor up and sometimes over instead of keeping the nose down. I hope this answered your question.

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