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Straightening Levers

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Dave Cavanagh

10-22-2003 08:37:56




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I have 2 Masseys, a 33, and a 44. I am looking for information on where to find straighening levers for these tractors in order to be able to plow with them.




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jim

10-22-2003 16:02:16




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 Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 08:37:56  
I know the levers your looking for and they're as scarce as hen's teeth. Twenty years ago, you could find them in any farmer's scrap pile, but with the recent intrest in competition plowing, good luck.I hate to admit it but ours from our JDBR went to the scrap 40 yrs. ago, now I want one for my Mustang----- -- dang!!!



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RAB

10-22-2003 13:19:55




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 Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 08:37:56  
The adjustable drawbar is usually part of the plough. Tractor hitch stays where it is and you adjust the plough drawbar to alter the width of the front furrow.
Regards, RAB



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markct

10-22-2003 12:56:12




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 Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 08:37:56  
what are you talking about, the sway bars for the 3pt hitch? if so then ya dont need them to plow, its supposed to sway some. if thats not what ya mean then post back with some more info and maybe we can help ya



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Dave Cavanagh

10-22-2003 13:03:54




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 Re: Re: Straightening Levers in reply to markct, 10-22-2003 12:56:12  
I may have the wrong word for it. The straightening lever goes on the back at the rear of the tractor on the right side. It attaches to the draw bar. By adjusting the lever you can move the draw bar side to side, thus moving the plow in order to keep your rows straight. It apparently was quite common and is most definetely a requirement to enter into plowing competition with old tractors.



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Grant

10-22-2003 22:43:22




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 Re: Re: Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 13:03:54  
The stabilizer bars should be avaliable at Massey dealers - although they are probably discontinued for those models.

I have also seen chain links with a turnbuckle in the middle running from under the axel to the end of the sway bar. Tighten one side and loosen the other to move the impliment to one side of the tractor.
Good luck, Grant



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JK-NY

10-22-2003 16:39:39




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 Re: Re: Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 13:03:54  

If I'm thinking of the same thing as you,around here we call them a side hill hitch.Our old H had one.



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Mark

10-22-2003 15:14:27




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 Re: Re: Re: Straightening Levers in reply to Dave Cavanagh, 10-22-2003 13:03:54  
I used to plow in competition and never had an adjustable plow hitch. i would get off once in awhile and measure my land left to be plowed and just place my furrow wheel, either closer to the furrow, or more towards the land that was already plowed to adjust the final furrow. everybody that i plowed with did the same.



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