New to pushing snow.What's a good starting point to set plow at?I have a '49-52 plow set up. There are 5 holes on each side of plow.Mine has the pin through the second one up from the bottom on each side.The pin is in the middle hole on the one with the big spring holder underneath.I seem to be digging in.Also what is something I can put on the bottom of the blade for it to ride on so it skates on the driveway(dirt lane)?I don't weld.I always get such great ideas and feedback on this site.Thanks alot.
snow plowing set up
- Thread starter rattler
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I assume you have read the"Angled Blade" thread http://www.farmallcub.com/phpBB2/viewto ... highlight= .
The 5 holes near the outer end of the blade are for tilting one side lower than the other. For snow, you normally leave them in the middle holes (level).
Shoes or "skids" are normally used on each end of the blade to keep from digging into the driveway. You may need to add them or if they are present you may need to lower them. http://www.tm-tractor.com/gim/blade54a_001.htm
http://www.tmtractor.com/new/gb/188fp.htm
The 5 holes near the outer end of the blade are for tilting one side lower than the other. For snow, you normally leave them in the middle holes (level).
Shoes or "skids" are normally used on each end of the blade to keep from digging into the driveway. You may need to add them or if they are present you may need to lower them. http://www.tm-tractor.com/gim/blade54a_001.htm
http://www.tmtractor.com/new/gb/188fp.htm
Rattler - the skids for the plow are still available from Case IH. But they are pricey. Billyandmillie was reproducing them but I don't know if he still has any for sale. Blade adjustment can vary with conditions. Just try the blade in pretty much the center of the adjustments and adjust according to what you encounter.
You may want to replace the sping mounted link between the plow frame and the long rocker arm that piviots to lift the plow with some chains. I used a couple old v-belt that were the right length. The chains will allow the blade to float along the ground and not dig in as much as the spring. Plus you won't have to keep moving the touch control to keep it on the ground or from digging in.
George Willer
501 Club
Here's an untested ideafor a replacement for the skids. It won't be tested until after it's sandblasted and painted. I expect to use spacers between the bracket and caster to set final height of the cutting edge about an inch above the casters to prevent plowing stone. (The skids themselves tend to plow stone a bit)
Phillip W. Lenke
501 Club
I had to bend mine closer to the blade seems with a good blade full it wanted to hit the front tires.
Phil
Phil
TM tractor also sells skids. I took them off mine as even at the lowest setting my blade was up a good inch from the ground on a level garage floor. I just listen and adjust with the TC as I go along. I have a gravel driveway so I'm not worried about digging it up a little. just a few more stones to rake out of the yard next spring.
Jeff Silvey
501 Club
Geoge:
Let us know about your set up. What happen when the get wet and freeze :?: I know big state plows have this kind of set-up. Butthey use rubber tires.
Be Safe another snow coming into Indiana.
Springs around the corner.
Jeff
Let us know about your set up. What happen when the get wet and freeze :?: I know big state plows have this kind of set-up. Butthey use rubber tires.
Be Safe another snow coming into Indiana.
Springs around the corner.
Jeff
Buzzard Wing
501 Club
I think you may have the 'McCormick' blade. I can tell you that it does have some shorcomings compared to the newer ones, called 54, etc.
That plow has no holes for the skids (or the top extension either). Havent tested it out yet, but here are some pictures of mine. As you can tell by the welds it has seen better days. Also that chain is not the final setup, it pulls the lifting arm into the steering gear housing.
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Bu ... _Cub/Plow/
That plow has no holes for the skids (or the top extension either). Havent tested it out yet, but here are some pictures of mine. As you can tell by the welds it has seen better days. Also that chain is not the final setup, it pulls the lifting arm into the steering gear housing.
http://s2.photobucket.com/albums/y40/Bu ... _Cub/Plow/