John. My son has a good running Case VAC, and we found a decent e22 eagle hitch plow for it for $150. We checked it over, and all it needed were landsides, as they were just getting in the frogs. As they were unobtainium, the boy, who works as a machinist, waterjetted a pair out with sqaure holes for bolts. Then counter sinking them. I hadnt set a plow up since the 70s, but had it dialed in pretty quickly cutting clean furrows. It was a fun project. He's excited to hit the local plow days now!
I remember getting our plow ready every spring. But as soon as we got finished with it, we would degrease it to put a coat of grease on the mowboard to stop rust. And every time we put it up. We would weld up any parts that would ware to be ready for the next spring. If you had a rusty plow, our clay would plug up, and you're having a bad day. Very great video and you covered a lot of things I had forgotten over the years. Hopefully, you have a happy New Year.
Thanks for the comment! You did exactly what the manuals tell you to do: fix on it when you’re done so you remember what needs to be fixed and so it’s ready to go the next time you use it. AND, grease it in. Happy new year to you too!
I really appreciate the level of detail in your videos. As an amateur plow guy I have really found your videos extremely helpful and put all that knowledge to use in the field. I do notice how many people go to plow days with horrendously set up plows that don’t leave a very nice furrow, I wish they would take the time to watch some of your videos. lol.
Excellent video John!….a lot of things to ponder as well as rewatch, take notes and prepare a list of “to do’s” as my more fortunate “nice plows” as I call them, are tucked away in the very back of the shed. The unfortunate ones are outdoors, not to be seen until April or May when Mother Nature melts away their winter cover. I cur my teeth on restoring John Deere plows and the only thing I own so I had to laugh a little when you said there was some controversy over the clutches being disassembled, I didn’t know any better at the time so I just took them apart LOL. When it comes to adjustments I’ve pretty much sworn off attending plow days outside of plowing my own ground. I’ve gotten quite a sour taste in my mouth for the guys that know very little about adjustments and just drag their plow around and around leaving horrible furrows for the next guy to try navigate so for that reason I stay close to home not to mention it’s more convenient to make a few rounds after work in the evening if time allows and the mood strikes! I’ve watched your coulter video a few times and am in the process of rebuilding a few of mine, I get quite frustrated when no matter how deep I set my coulters they only seem to slice into the ground an inch or so due to the wear on the area the bracket swivels. Anyways enough of my rambling, as I stated earlier excellent video and I look forward to the next!
Thanks for the compliment and the comment! Glad the videos are useful. Sounds like your coulters are quite worn; it’s amazing how much slop can develop at the shank-fork connection.
Hey John I bought a set of 8 pointed impact sockets for working on old plows. Those with my Milwaukee impact works wonders. sometimes I need a little heat but the old steel bolts never break.
I was waiting for this comment. After I was done with the plow it dawned on me that maybe I should finally get 4 point or 8 point impact sockets for this. Does the 8 point socket provide enough contact; it won’t strip the head?
@everythingmoldboardplows yes absolutely. When they are on the bolt head they make full contact with the flats, not like a 12 point on a 6 headed bolt.
I clean up moldboards the same way, only I have access to clean sand to run it through. In the past I've always hit the sand first to knock the heavy stuff off but now I'm thinking I should do it last as a final polish.
We had an old blacksmith was very particular on sharpening them shares. He could tell if someone else had done it before him. And he would chew you out in a good way and it would be done right.
Good plow tires are hard to find! I got lucky and found a pair of 6.70x15 implement tires on Allis rims at Hutchinson Mn. this summer. Tires are now on a 70 IH plow. Rims, not sure what I'm going to do with them. Great video.
I'm from south dakota. Yes wire wheel is best then grinding disk. Polish the best you can. Then call the closest gravel pit and get permission to plow you plow to shiny surface. Doesn't take long.
The rim, or band, was beveled so that it ran flat on the ground. Interesting thing about this plow: it was used in sandy ground and the band wore out! So, someone fabricated and welded on a new band.
John. My son has a good running Case VAC, and we found a decent e22 eagle hitch plow for it for $150. We checked it over, and all it needed were landsides, as they were just getting in the frogs. As they were unobtainium, the boy, who works as a machinist, waterjetted a pair out with sqaure holes for bolts. Then counter sinking them. I hadnt set a plow up since the 70s, but had it dialed in pretty quickly cutting clean furrows. It was a fun project. He's excited to hit the local plow days now!
Cool! Landsides are fun to make for some reason. Have fun with your plow!
As a CASE fan, I want to thank you for keeping that equipment going.
I remember getting our plow ready every spring. But as soon as we got finished with it, we would degrease it to put a coat of grease on the mowboard to stop rust. And every time we put it up. We would weld up any parts that would ware to be ready for the next spring. If you had a rusty plow, our clay would plug up, and you're having a bad day. Very great video and you covered a lot of things I had forgotten over the years. Hopefully, you have a happy New Year.
Thanks for the comment! You did exactly what the manuals tell you to do: fix on it when you’re done so you remember what needs to be fixed and so it’s ready to go the next time you use it. AND, grease it in. Happy new year to you too!
I really appreciate the level of detail in your videos. As an amateur plow guy I have really found your videos extremely helpful and put all that knowledge to use in the field. I do notice how many people go to plow days with horrendously set up plows that don’t leave a very nice furrow, I wish they would take the time to watch some of your videos. lol.
Thanks for the compliments! That’s what I want to do; help people with their moldboard plows.
This is a fantastic plow tutorial. Thanks for devoting the time and effort for our benefit. Happy New Year to you!
Thank you!!! I thought this was video was going to be quick and easy but it turned into more work than I originally thought. Happy New Year!
Excellent video John!….a lot of things to ponder as well as rewatch, take notes and prepare a list of “to do’s” as my more fortunate “nice plows” as I call them, are tucked away in the very back of the shed. The unfortunate ones are outdoors, not to be seen until April or May when Mother Nature melts away their winter cover. I cur my teeth on restoring John Deere plows and the only thing I own so I had to laugh a little when you said there was some controversy over the clutches being disassembled, I didn’t know any better at the time so I just took them apart LOL. When it comes to adjustments I’ve pretty much sworn off attending plow days outside of plowing my own ground. I’ve gotten quite a sour taste in my mouth for the guys that know very little about adjustments and just drag their plow around and around leaving horrible furrows for the next guy to try navigate so for that reason I stay close to home not to mention it’s more convenient to make a few rounds after work in the evening if time allows and the mood strikes! I’ve watched your coulter video a few times and am in the process of rebuilding a few of mine, I get quite frustrated when no matter how deep I set my coulters they only seem to slice into the ground an inch or so due to the wear on the area the bracket swivels. Anyways enough of my rambling, as I stated earlier excellent video and I look forward to the next!
Thanks for the compliment and the comment! Glad the videos are useful. Sounds like your coulters are quite worn; it’s amazing how much slop can develop at the shank-fork connection.
Another great video John. Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and all the best in 2025 my friend.
Thanks Richard! Merry Christmas to you!
I have a bunch of those 0554 shares. I bought out an old dealer and have 3 skids of NOS shares.
😯 oh really? Those should have a market; plenty of guys with 14” HA, KA, and HSKA bottoms that could use them.
Thanks for the explanation. Right to the point. Held my interest. No loud music. Scrap yards. Have. A lot of these plows. Ready for melt down. Later.
Good. Thanks. I’m trying.
Well said and done ! The fix for the moldboard plow was when No-Till farming came along back in the late 1970's LOL !
Thanks! Yes, no-till or tugging a chisel plow is easier than figuring out a moldboard plow.
I enjoy your videos John, very informative
Thank you!
I was glad to see your videos Inhope people pay heed. Some of the plows messes made on plow days are embarrasing to see, excuse my spelling.
Agree, hopefully this video helps somebody.
Hey John I bought a set of 8 pointed impact sockets for working on old plows. Those with my Milwaukee impact works wonders. sometimes I need a little heat but the old steel bolts never break.
I was waiting for this comment. After I was done with the plow it dawned on me that maybe I should finally get 4 point or 8 point impact sockets for this. Does the 8 point socket provide enough contact; it won’t strip the head?
@everythingmoldboardplows yes absolutely. When they are on the bolt head they make full contact with the flats, not like a 12 point on a 6 headed bolt.
@@angrybobking5083 cool, thanks for the reply!
I clean up moldboards the same way, only I have access to clean sand to run it through. In the past I've always hit the sand first to knock the heavy stuff off but now I'm thinking I should do it last as a final polish.
I like that idea.
We had an old blacksmith was very particular on sharpening them shares. He could tell if someone else had done it before him. And he would chew you out in a good way and it would be done right.
That's funny.
Nice Job sir I signed on
Thanks!
John, I enjoyed the video!!
Thanks!
Good plow tires are hard to find! I got lucky and found a pair of 6.70x15 implement tires on Allis rims at Hutchinson Mn. this summer. Tires are now on a 70 IH plow. Rims, not sure what I'm going to do with them. Great video.
Cool! Thanks!
I'm from south dakota. Yes wire wheel is best then grinding disk. Polish the best you can. Then call the closest gravel pit and get permission to plow you plow to shiny surface. Doesn't take long.
I should try the gravel pit technique sometime.
You mentioned Cockshut. Very first plow I used at 7 years old was a Cockshut 3x16. It was sprung bad.
Interesting. With their flat rectangle beams they don't look like strong plow.
Question on the Little Genius steel tail wheels: Were they beveled like that from the factory, or did that happen from years of use?
The rim, or band, was beveled so that it ran flat on the ground. Interesting thing about this plow: it was used in sandy ground and the band wore out! So, someone fabricated and welded on a new band.
Once you have the moldboard cleaned up, put a layer of grease on them
Yes, I failed to mention that. You don’t want to lose everything you’ve gained by letting the board rust.
Caster assembly can get seized to wear tail wheel won't even turn.
I had a tailwheel on a John Deere 4D rusted so tight, it turned into quite the battle. I bent the handle of a pipe wrench in the process.
There is a tool called a sandblaster.
I’ve thought about that; I worry about it leaving little pits in the moldboard that I would have to sand out. I really should try it sometime.
New tires regressed
They sure did.