Plowing Questions

Anonymous-0 · Sep 3, 2008

I plowed today with my 1939 Farmall H and an old IHC pull-type two bottom steel-wheeled plow. I set the levers for the plow to go as deep as possible, yet sometimes it skimmed on top of the ground. Just dull shares? There is side to side adjustment, but other than the levers, it doesn't seem possible to set it to go deeper. Advice?

Rusty wheel · Sep 3, 2008

My Cub was doing the same thing and I discovered that the shares were worn so much that they were riding on the heal of the share, behind the cutting edge. I ground the heal back with a disc grinder and now it works great. Not saying that's what's wrong with yours but it could be. rw

Janicholson · Sep 3, 2008

Some IH plows have separate points and shares. Most likely the issue is one or both if it has them. Points are pretty easy to replace. Shares can be "back ground" as indicated below, to make the leading edge sharper from the worm's eye view.
One other possible issue is really hard clay ground with no moisture in it. That earth simply refuses all reasonable attack. They plow well, so do not put weight on it, or give up. JimN

riverbend · Sep 3, 2008

Check to see if the plow is running on the frog (the framework that supports the share and the moldboard). If it is, the shares are worn out and need to be replaced. If you know someone with a trip hammer, they may be able to sharpen them.

Greg

Anonymous-0 · Sep 4, 2008

The only thing I didn't see mentioned was hitch adjustment.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 4, 2008

Aside from maybe the shares dont have enough "suck" the lever on the land side is to level the plow when in the ground. The lever on the furrow side is for the depth. Its possible you had the land side not set correct but it sure sounds like the point of the share is worn and needs to be drawn out to give it some "suck" we had an old blacksmith who was a real pro when it came to drawing out the points still remember him spitting tobaco juice on them when hammering saying just rite.

Hugh MacKay · Sep 4, 2008

BigRed Man: Set the plow in down position and level on a flat floor or soil. If the point on the front of the of the bottom looks like a sled runner it will act like one, and will ride any plow right out of the soil. Probably wear parts need to be replaced.

BOBM25 · Sep 4, 2008

Where are you located Big Red Man?

I've played with these old plows for several years now and I know where I'm at its so dry there is no way a trip plow will go in the ground. You could put brand new iron on it and adjust all day long but it's not going to happen. Haven't had a measurable amout of rain close to 2 months.

Anonymous-0 · Sep 4, 2008

Thanks all! I'm now pretty sure it is sharpness and/or new parts. By the way this was in south central Texas, near New Braunfels. The soil was Texas blackland soil with a few small stones (this isn't the scientific term for the soil). The moisture was almost too much, due to rains from recent dissolving hurricanes. I've got a short video and tried to attach it or put it into complete tractors gallery. Thanks again to all!

Dellbertt · Sep 4, 2008

I agree. If the hitch is set to ride to high the plow will not go deep even with new shares.
Been there, done that.

steelfronts · Sep 4, 2008

I would suggest that you buy a manual for this plow. Having the hitch set up to match your tractor, its wheel spacing and the drawbar height is the most important part and if it isnt hitched correctly nothing will work right.

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