Dearborn 2 bottom plow not digging in

Turkey 54 · Jul 18, 2022

Am I supposed to lower the plow all the
way down to get it to plow? I got a 47
Ford 8N and can't get but one blade to
plow on right side and it doesn't dig in
that much. I tried putting the left rear
tire on a 6x6 and lowered it as far as it
would go but when I leveled it out it
still doesn't touch the ground all the way
when the lever is all the way down. The
blades are sharp and look level. I admit I
don't know squat. I'm new to this planting
food plots and farming in general. Help is
appreciated!

old · Jul 18, 2022

Draft/position control lever needs to be in the down position. Plus the center link need to be adjusted such that the tip of the the leading plow tip points in a down angle so as to pull the plow down and into the ground

connor9988 · Jul 18, 2022

Post a picture of your plow points please.

flying belgian · Jul 18, 2022

Lets see a picture of what you got going on there.

da.bees · Jul 18, 2022

Have you tried adjusting the leveling box on right side lift arm? It's always neccessary when using a moldboard turning plow. Don't know what a leveling box is are where it is? Look for leveling box under 3 point-drawbar parts here a YT then look at pictures of 8Ns to see them behind seat on right side.

paul · Jul 18, 2022

The first round you have the tractor level.

Following rounds the right wheel is 6-8 inches lower.

You need to set the plow different for the first round, vs the rest of the rounds.

Im not sure where you are in the process, but sounds like you are trying to do the first round.

Adjusting the top link longer often helps the plow dig in better, if other things are set about right.

Rusty dull plow bottom is just miserable to get going on sticky clay type soils, even with everything perfect. Much easier to get going on a sandy soil and then move to the clay.

Random ideas.......

Paul

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

Hopefully this works never posted pics before.

showcrop · Jul 19, 2022

Plow bottoms need "suck" as opposed to looking like "rails." these are terms commonly used in describing the condition of bottoms. When a bottom or share is worn out a straightedge held under it will reveal that it is is worn straight like a rail instead of the tip pointing slightly down. The downward pointing is needed for it to draw into the ground.

showcrop · Jul 19, 2022

Plow bottoms need "suck" as opposed to looking like "rails." these are terms commonly used in describing the condition of bottoms. When a bottom or share is worn out a straightedge held under it will reveal that it is is worn straight like a rail instead of the tip pointing slightly down. The downward pointing is needed for it to draw into the ground.

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

How do I submit files after choosing them. I don't see any pics showing up.I don't see them once I get to preview.

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

It did the first time I ever used it but I
must have some adjustments wrong now. When
I try and adjust that too middle bar with
the threads on each end, not sure what
it's called, it bottoms out on one end and
then no more thread's.

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

Must be doing something wrong trying to post pictures. They show up when I choose files after choosing them but not once I preview.

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

No not sure how or exactly what it looks like

rrlund · Jul 19, 2022

Wait until img and a bunch of numbers and letters show up in the text before you try to post.

rrlund · Jul 19, 2022

AM I correct in thinking that the 3pt arms aren't going all the way down as opposed to the plow not going in to the ground when it does go all the way down? If that's the case, the problem is in the tractor, not the plow and everybody is chasing a red herring.

cjunrau · Jul 19, 2022

If you can text pics. You can send them to me and Ill post them for you. 204-526-zero 5zero 5
Or email. [email protected]

Russ from MN · Jul 19, 2022

You might just need to wait a minute for the picture to load up, I have had that problem when I have slow internet.

Turkey 54 · Jul 19, 2022

(quoted from post at 19:05:43 07/18/22) Am I supposed to lower the plow all the
way down to get it to plow? I got a 47
Ford 8N and can't get but one blade to
plow on right side and it doesn't dig in
that much. I tried putting the left rear
tire on a 6x6 and lowered it as far as it
would go but when I leveled it out it
still doesn't touch the ground all the way
when the lever is all the way down. The
blades are sharp and look level. I admit I
don't know squat. I'm new to this planting
food plots and farming in general. Help is
appreciated!

I finally figured it out. Once I got it leveled properly I noticed that the tip of the plow was tilted up. I then had to remove the top link or draw bar whatever it's called and adjust it so I had even threads on both ends showing and then that enabled me to adjust it so the tips of the plow were pointed slightly down but almost level. But I appreciate all of your inputs! You gave me things to check and that was what finally brought about the answer. Thanks again!

connor9988 · Jul 19, 2022

BarnyardEngineering · Jul 19, 2022

I know some people tell you you gotta set it level for the first pass then adjust it for the rest of the field, but it really isn't that important unless you're at a plowing competition. You can pretty much guarantee that real farmers didn't touch the adjustment once they got it set the first time.

Hobo,NC · Jul 20, 2022

http://www.wfmfiles.com/download/Ford_Plow_Book.pdf

https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=977541

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