[flash5153]

I finally went and picked this up.

It's much bigger than what I thought. It needs some work done to it. One plow has the back part broke off and missing,,, the other plow has the front point missing.

It says model 2975,,Ferguson 12B. I assuming it is a 12-2. Will my 8N pull it??? Like I said,,it's much bigger than I thought.

All the disks work and are free.
A few questions.

What are the 1/2 " rods for??? (they come around and end just outside of the plow blades)

What is the disk in the back for?? It looks like a roller more than a disk and I see no adjustment on it. I was thinking it was for depth control.

I am going to fix this soon. I have some 1/4 " plate steel for plow blade and going to rebuild the point also.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

Here is a link that might be helpful with your plow.
http://www.ntractorclub.com/forums/manuals/manuals.htm
Click on plows and than click ferguson
The one manual will explain the furrow wheel scrapper-"the tail wheel"
The rods may have been for weeds.
In the manuals there are part #'s. I would suggest trying to locate the parts you need instead of trying to fab them up.

Kirk

 

[flash5153]

Here is a link that might be helpful with your plow.
http://www.ntractorclub.com/forums/manuals/manuals.htm
Click on plows and than click ferguson
The one manual will explain the furrow wheel scrapper-"the tail wheel"
The rods may have been for weeds.
In the manuals there are part #'s. I would suggest trying to locate the parts you need instead of trying to fab them up.

Kirk

Wow!!! A great place for information. I learned more in the last 20 minutes than I ever knew about this. I'm still looking and learning.

It's possible ,,I used the wrong terms when referring to parts,in my first post!! :sidelaugh:dunno:

I need a moldboard and a share.

Figured out ,,the 12B plow,,,,(the "B" stands for a "B" bottom) and is more adapt for sod and clay conditions.

And them rods are definitely for weeds.

Also,,the wheel in back. The Furrow wheel,,,follows the furrow and gives stability to the plow.

I am going to look into getting replacement parts,,,it all depends on price.

I paid $100 for this ,,as is,,,I figure it is worth $350 fixed and working correctly. I have some room here.

 

[Kirk-NJ]

If you let me know the #'s you need I'll check next time I go thru the parts section at the old ferguson dealer, Probably next week sometime. If you can't find them local. The same site has the plow book manual that might be of help setting up and plow with your new plow.

Kirk

 

[flash5153]

If you let me know the #'s you need I'll check next time I go thru the parts section at the old ferguson dealer, Probably next week sometime. If you can't find them local. The same site has the plow book manual that might be of help setting up and plow with your new plow.

Kirk

I have been looking at the set-up for this. I have a pretty good idea how to do it.

As far as part numbers,,it kinda confusing because I see 2 different references with different numbers . I don't know why.
But one shows this is what I need.
Moldboard# 660-417-m91
Share# 660-046-m91

I found that info on this page. http://www.ntractorclub.com/forums/manuals/manuals.htm

 

[flash5153]

I didn't buy new parts,,,but instead I made what I needed.

I think it will be fine. But didn't weld to any framework for either part I fixed,,so if I need can buy new and simply replace them.

Took the disks apart cleaned old grease out and freed them up ,,re greased everything. It all works great it seems.

BTW,, I found the numbers for moldboards,,,they are stamped right on them. lol

I'm ready,,,just need it to dry up a little. I have never plowed before,,,so it will be a learning thing. Plan on turning over about an acre ,,maybe a bit more.

 

[Papa Red]

Hey cool deal. You took an old plow and made it look pretty good. I've never plowed before either but if I had that plow it would be a fun time learning. Good luck.

Red

 

[JohnW]

Nice work, now go get it dirty :fing32:

 

[oldsarge]

:thThumbsU:congrats:Well I WILL be dipped!! He did make a new moldboard and re-point the share.I am SERIOUSLY impressed!!!!

 

[flash5153]

I got slick on making the moldboard. After cutting the piece out,,of course it is flat and wont work that way.

So I clamped it to the good moldboard ,,heated it up while tightening clamps. And got the same shape I needed. It fit perfectly.
I also rolled the plow to get the welds to lay in well. No vertical/upside down welding.

 

[flash5153]

I have had this plow mounted on my 8N for a few days now. Im really wanting to give it a go. But its too wet right now.

I have 2 different areas I want to turn over,,one is dryer than the other.

Any tips on how to tell when the soil is ready to plow?? What happens if it is too wet and I try?? Im assuming it just wont turn over like it is suppose to.

Im going to borrow a disk from the neighbor when needed.

 

[DLF_IN]

A tip to tell if the ground is dry enough to plow. Take a shovel out in the area you want to plow and dig up a small space as if you are going to spade for planting. You only have to turn about 3 or 4 shovel widths. Grab a hand full of the soil and squeeze it in your hand and drop it on the ground from about waist high. It it crumbles as it hits the soil is dry enough to plow. If it stays in a clump, it is too wet to plow.
Dave

 

[patf]

Did you figure out what those extra rods are for? I am wondering if they are to deal with cornstocks to get them out of the way and under the dirt?

Once you start plowing the disks and moldbard etc will all turn very shiny if you do enough plowing. I remember this form when I was a kid. About one day of plowing and the rust was all gone.

 

[flash5153]

Did you figure out what those extra rods are for? I am wondering if they are to deal with cornstocks to get them out of the way and under the dirt?

Once you start plowing the disks and moldbard etc will all turn very shiny if you do enough plowing. I remember this form when I was a kid. About one day of plowing and the rust was all gone.

Yes,,,the rods are for weeds.

 

[flash5153]

A tip to tell if the ground is dry enough to plow. Take a shovel out in the area you want to plow and dig up a small space as if you are going to spade for planting. You only have to turn about 3 or 4 shovel widths. Grab a hand full of the soil and squeeze it in your hand and drop it on the ground from about waist high. It it crumbles as it hits the soil is dry enough to plow. If it stays in a clump, it is too wet to plow.
Dave

Well,,as you probably know,,from your location,,,we just had a thunderstorm that put some serious rain down.
It's gona be awhile before this dries up.

It might even snow next week,,,who knows.:sidelaugh