[AT] Plowing in Ohio/Long

[Gene Dotson]

    Keith;

    Start out by plotting a line parallel with the plow beams. Plot a line 
1/3 of the way from the furrow side of the second moldboard. This will be 
the point you want to pull from. Works as a starting point for both mounted 
and pull type plows. Plow frame and tires should be in a straight line with 
the furrow when plowing a normal furrow
    Measure from the furrow tire to the point of the first share. This needs 
to be about 2 to 2 1/2 inches more than the cutting width of the moldboard. 
I run at 19 inches on my 16 inch plows. Mounted plows are measured from the 
tractor furrow tire.
    Check the landsides for excessive, uneven wear. If worn more on the back 
than the front, you need to move the pull point to the right.
    After the plow is adjusted, THEN, you adjust the tractor wheels and 
drawbar so the plow follows in the furrow.

                        Gene

    PPS, I was glad to help out with the engine.

                        GD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Keith Kinney" <kkinney at herculesengines.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 10:30 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Plowing in Ohio/Long


>
> Gene
> I wish you lived close by so you could show us how to adjust our
> plows.  I'm sure they need some adjusting and I haven't a clue as
> where to start.
> Keith
> PS.  It was a pleasure meeting you in  the engine area at
> Portland.  Thanks for the help loading the engine.
>