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Steve

06-25-2003 14:39:16

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I have a 2 bottom plow 3pt hitch, and just the first plow is doing all the work. What type of adjustment do I need to make? Looks like nothing is bent or broken on the plow.

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Larry G

06-26-2003 07:21:55

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Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 14:39:16

Steve, So far everyone has talked about center link and arm adjustment which is correct, however, what do you mean by front bottom doing all the work??? Is the second bottom not going in the ground OR is it not taking a full cut of soil. If it is the latter then you need to adjust the bar and mast that your 3 point is on so the plow is pulling straight. I have had to adjust that on several plows. They not only take a full cut then but they also pull a heck of a lot easier.

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Bob McCammon

06-26-2003 10:48:18

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Re: Re: plow problems in reply to Larry G, 06-26-2003 07:21:55

If the wheel spacings on your tractor have been spread out, the front bottom may be trying to cut to much. May have to move the right wheel in some. May be possible to adjust the plow by moving it to the right. Both bottoms should turn the same amount. Take real heed to the post about keeping the plow level. Good turning.

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BMartin

06-26-2003 05:04:28

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Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 14:39:16

Steve, I had to get a longer top link for my plows. It would not let the back plow go in the ground enough. Worked great after that.

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kjm

06-25-2003 17:46:06

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Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 14:39:16

Steve, What tractor? Factory 3point or aftermarket?

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paul

06-25-2003 15:05:20

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Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 14:39:16

Well, where is the rear bottom - sticking up, or tilted up to the right?

Extend the top link, and the rear bottom will come down.

Or, crank up the right 3pt arm (crank on your tractor) or some plows have a small lever for this, adjust the right side of the plow so it doesn't go so deep, and the rear bottom will tilt over into the ground as you lower the whole plow with the regular 3pt depth control.

Best I can guess.

--->Paul

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Steve

06-25-2003 15:48:15

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Re: Re: plow problems in reply to paul, 06-25-2003 15:05:20

Have tried both of those adjustments, I'm thinking that I don't have enough adjustments on my tractor do any good.

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paul

06-26-2003 05:04:59

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Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 15:48:15

Steve, help us help you - what do you have (tractor, plow), what is the exact problem?

There are several different upper arm sizes, which do you have? Might need to buy a longer upper link, $15-50. You might have an aftermarket 3-pt hitch which isn't up to 'normal' specs. You might have a home-built 3pt welded onto the plow which doesn't sit right. You could have a worn-out rear plow share & dry soil - you'll never get it to penetrate until you put a new share on. And other things.

We'll help if you help.

--->Paul

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JMS/MN

06-25-2003 16:47:57

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Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to Steve, 06-25-2003 15:48:15

Keep doing what Paul says, until when the right rear tractor tire is in the furrow, the plow is sitting level in the ground, front to back and left to right. Could be that lift arms or top link lengths are not right for the plow. For all standard 3ph measurements, check out the ASAE website----- www.asae.org

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ShepFL

06-25-2003 20:51:08

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Re: Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to JMS/MN, 06-25-2003 16:47:57

Hey JMS/MN -
Thanks for the informative link. Spent alot of time tonite reading information provided by that site.

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JMS/MN

06-25-2003 21:59:15

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to ShepFL, 06-25-2003 20:51:08

Glad you were able to connect, since I can't remember if it is .org, or some other, and after posting it I went to favorites and could not find it. Always remember that major outfits go by their abreviations.something, but one keystroke off, and we are in neverland. (hopefully not Michael's!). LOL!!!!! !!!

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JMS/MN

06-25-2003 21:58:16

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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to ShepFL, 06-25-2003 20:51:08

Glad you were able to connect, since I can't remember if it is .org, or some other, and after posting it I went to favorites and could not find it. Always remember that major outfits go by their abvreviations.something, but one keystroke off, and we are in neverland. (hopefully not Michael's!). LOL!!!!! !!!

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JD-Tractor in NY

06-25-2003 20:27:58

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Re: Re: Re: Re: plow problems in reply to JMS/MN, 06-25-2003 16:47:57

How are the plow points and other plow components?? do you have any broken points or missing parts??

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