I trule recognize you as a very valid expert on all IH matters, and have learned a lot from you, but I think I place more value on the setting of the rear wheel on the #8 plow. My plow manual states (I don"t have it with me here) the rear wheel should be set so that it pushes the back end of the rear landside off the furrow wall about 1/4 inch. Then, that vertical bolt at the top of the rear mechanism needs to be turned so that the rear moldboard is lifted (ever so slightly) off the bottom of the plowed surface to decrease friction (this part is tricky).
I accomplished this with much trial and error, with a friend driving the tractor and me walking along, stopping, wrenching, etc. When I got it where it looked to be correct, I was surprised how much easier the plow pulled; my H ran like a Super H! And the plow pulled straight.
After this experience, when I see a trailer plow in the ground and the trailing wheel is just wobbling along, I cringe. Another result of all this is the furrow wall is much cleaner and very little dirt thrown on top of the unplowed area next to the furrow.
I am sure more adjusting needs to be done with the plow under discussion (moldboard condition, hitch setting, leveling of plow, etc), but I feel the trailer wheel adjustment is a good place to start.
If adjusted and the rear wheel is really struggling to stay down in the furrow then something else is going on that needs adjusting.
I find plowing to be the most fun of all "old iron" activities, but a plow not working properly can be a real pain.
LA in WI
PS We have our Reedsburg, Wi, area plow day set for Sat, April 5th. With all the snow and cold it looks like we will have to delay the date!
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