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Yeilding To Temptation

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Allan in NE

08-06-2005 16:11:59

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Hi Guys,

Yep, I knew full-well that it was too darned dry, knew the old sod was gonna pull hard, but I just had to do it anyway.

The process came right back to me just like I was never gone all those years. Made 3 rounds, adjusted the plow out and shined 'er right up. Clear down in 3rd gear and couldn't get the thing in over 7" deep.

At least I finally got it out of my system, but now I wanna good rain so's I can continue on; that was a lot of fun! :>)

Allan

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farmweld

08-07-2005 12:38:58

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

hey, Allan,
you tried shaving in those yet? i reckon you could. man do i miss that shine, seein as i've gon all no till
happy plowing,
farmweld

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Hurst

08-07-2005 11:20:33

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Grease??? in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Allen, To keep those bottoms shiny, don't pay mucho $$$ on sprays and stuff, get your hands dirty. Get a pail of grease and keep it around. When you are done plowing, get your hand or a putty knife if you want to stay clean, and just wipe the grease all over the bottoms. Keeps it from rusting and is a lot cheaper than the deere stuff. We have been doing this on plows for years and have never had a problem. We have a single bottom for our farmall 140 that hasn't been used in nearly 10 years and it is sitting under a big hole in a barn roof all those years, bottom coated in grease. I wiped a little off one day to see how it was looking, looked like it just came out of the ground. Can't beat the old grease!

Hurst

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txgrn

08-07-2005 05:39:55

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Looks like it's Chrome plated.

Mark

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mikeinWA

08-06-2005 21:45:48

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

There is just nothing prettier than shiny plows. I agree with the post regarding soft black paint, sounds like thats what was on there. Please tell me how you adjusted a set of four bottom rollovers in so few passes, I am jealous.

Mike Peroni

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Allan in NE

08-07-2005 02:06:05

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to mikeinWA, 08-06-2005 21:45:48

Hi Mike,

Well, actually the spinners are pretty darned easy to adjust.

The secret is to make sure the three point arms are allowed to "float" by dropping the collars down to the lower dimples. This insures that only one side of the hitch is carrying the load and controlling the depth.

Then, it is just a matter of adjusting the draft on the fly so that the front bottom is throwin' the same as that back bottom.

Also, I "listen" for that center link to insure it is rattlin' in it's pins because it can't be putting any pressure on the plow in either direction.

However, I'm sure I'll have to fine tune it again after the ground loosens up.

Allan

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mikeinWA

08-07-2005 08:28:48

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-07-2005 02:06:05

Roger that. Seems like I can manage to get three bottoms to run, but I have had difficulty getting fourth to run evenly on both gangs. That is to say I can set them well in one direction but the adjustment proves detrimental to the other gang when plows are flopped over. I am guilty of trying to plow too deep as well and this, in all honesty, probably has alot to do with it. Around here Kvernlend plows are the status quo. Great sod plows especially if you add the scimmers. I cant quite make out the configuration of the head on your plows but suspect I need to educate myself about potential adjustment at that location. My friend Tom always said that if you get your plows set and scoured to where they are working well that you should clear a spot in the bedroom and keep them there till you're ready for them again.

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Thack

08-06-2005 19:33:46

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

I am sitting here looking at your pics and you know what my wife said? Nope, it's to late to go out and plow....dern you!

Well, probably a good thing I have mine all apart for repainting.

Allen those moldboards look great!.

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K.B.-826

08-06-2005 19:29:07

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Allan, go to your local Deere dealer and pick up about three spray cans of "soft black protective coating". That'll protect those bottoms from rust.

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c hess

08-06-2005 18:26:32

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Can of clear laquer will protect that shine -make you feel good next winter when you walk past!!!!

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havvey

08-06-2005 17:54:49

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

allen i only wished i had open pararie land like that!

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KEH

08-06-2005 17:49:07

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Allan, Yeah, I'm impressed with the plow and the job it did also. I'm also impressed with the corrals on the place, since I'm in the process of repairing some. Looks like 2 by 8 boards. What kind of lumber? I use white oak or red oak cut off the place, 1 1/2 by 6, screwed to red cedar posts with lag bolts. Lasts about 20 years with the lumber oiled.

KEH

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Delbert from Lincoln

08-06-2005 17:26:24

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

Allan, Hey like I told you on a post down a ways, which you have been ignoring, you are not old enough to know a hot dry summer when you see one. 1934 and 1936 Some of the records still stand today. Now you done it, your nice shiney plow is agona rust when it rains.

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Tractor Dan

08-06-2005 16:33:50

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

boy i dont think iv ever seen plows shine up that nice are you sure you didnt have them cromed???
also where did you put the rocks??

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Allan in NE

08-06-2005 16:42:06

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Tractor Dan, 08-06-2005 16:33:50

Hi Dan,

The guy I had bought the plow from had doctored it up with that IH plow bottom-paint after he used it last. It scoured right out within about 20 feet each direction.

We just don't have a lot of rock out here; it is an old ocean floor.

But, Oh my word! Talk about dry! I'm not gonna turn another wheel 'til it rains 'cause this old patch has been in alfalfa since prior to 1985 and it is as hard as a derned rock anyways. :>(

Allan

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MN Scott

08-06-2005 19:28:03

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:42:06

"this old patch has been in alfalfa since prior to 1985"
Wow! growing alfalfa in NE is sure different than it is in SE MN. I'am lucky to get a stand to last 4 years! After 20 years I can see why is needs a good plow treatment. BTW did you find out if that ol german was overheating or just a bad gauge?

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Allan in NE

08-07-2005 01:32:34

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to MN Scott, 08-06-2005 19:28:03

Hi Scott,

Well, the alfalfa is terribly thin. We don't know the history for sure, but we think it was pastured for a number of years too. Yep, there is no gettin' around it, the whole darned place has to be flipped upside down.

As far as the old tractor, I took an oven thermometer out there with me the last time out and the thing was measuring between 185 and 192 the two times I checked it.

Looks like just a gauge problem. Always something. :>)

Allan

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evielboweviel

08-06-2005 16:19:32

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Re: Yeilding To Temptation in reply to Allan in NE, 08-06-2005 16:11:59

sure shined up purty
Ron

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