Fw: [Ford-ferguson] Dearborn plow 10-156

[David Bruce]

Thanks for the info - right now I'm trying to get the rust frozen nuts 
loose that adjust the beam.  It seems they have never been adjusted (or 
at least not in a LONG time and are rusted up pretty tight.  I'm not 
looking for perfection - just a plow that will track more or less in the 
proper line - perfection can come after that so this will give me a 
great starting point.  Thanks again.

David


rdlotze at juno.com wrote:
> 
> David
> I didn't see anyone answer you so here goes:
> First I didn't find 10-156 in my plow book so I can't be specific.
> In general find a nice level spot with the plow on tractor  - cement pad
> would be nice - place an 8" block under both of the left wheels -
> assuming you plan on plowing 8" deep - lower the plow to ground and
> center plow left and right so both stop chains on the lift links are
> equal - level plow with leveling box on tractor so plow sets level left
> to right - measure from inside of right tire to a line along the right
> plow land side surface - this should be the same as the size of the plow
> (12" - 14" - 16") also distance from beam to beam - make adjustment to
> plow to get this - The wheels should be near or at narrowest setting -
> sight plow beams along length of tractor - they should be parallel - if
> not adjust plow to get it parallel - this may require readjust land side
> to tire - top link adjustment should hold plow so that only the tips of
> the points touch the ground and the rear ends of the land sides should be
> off the ground 1" to 2" - adjust top link to get this.
> This will get you started and final adjustment can be made after trying
> in the field - Note using or not using coulters will make a difference in
> settings - coulter should cut at least 4" down and 1" to left of each
> plow
> Dick
> 
> --------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: David Bruce
> 
> I've had this plow for several years, I got it with a Massey 35 in a 
> combo deal (along with a Massey bushhog type mower, a roll over type box 
> scrape and a yard tool.  Previously I haven't done much with the plow 
> but I am trying to round it into shape and maybe plow my garden.  Last 
> time I tried to use it, it would not run true so I thinking I should 
> adjust it on the beam that connects to the lift arms.  Can anyone give 
> me some advice or point me in a proper direction to find some.  BTW the 
> shins, shares and moldboards seem to be in good shape - just need a bit 
> of scouring.  I've also got the coulters but normally around here 
> coulters aren't used (NW NC).  Thanks in advance.
> 
> David
> 
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