Horse Newbie 7,075 #1 Posted September 29, 2022 So I got me a clevis hitch from @19richie66. Got a few questions… 1. What are those 2 screws for on the back?… to angle the plow a bit ?… and if so why would one angle the plow ? 2. Do I need the flat piece of metal bent on a 90 degree angle at the top that looks like it would be held in place by the hitch pin ?… And what does it do ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,325 #2 Posted September 29, 2022 The bolts are to keep what ever attachment square to the hitch. Not sure about your second question. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #3 Posted September 29, 2022 No you don't want to have an angle on the plow you want to have it follow the tractor. You do want a bit of side swing and the purpose of the screws are to limit that swing. there should be a stout plate that hangs over the back so when using the outside holes on the plow the screw have something to run against. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,911 #4 Posted September 29, 2022 It should be a little loose. The settings of the plow should make it track well. There’s a “frog” bolt that essentially moves the tail of the plow and it pushes against the fresh cut ground to “steer” the plow. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,911 #5 Posted September 29, 2022 The answers you are looking for can be either found in Dan’s money tree field, Mike’s GoPro field, my melted wiring field, or in this thread here 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #6 Posted September 30, 2022 You are missing the part that the bolts contact. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #7 Posted September 30, 2022 1 hour ago, lynnmor said: You are missing the part that the bolts contact. Guess I need to call A-Z Tractors, or put an ad on the classifieds… 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,911 #8 Posted September 30, 2022 If you have any heavy gage sheet metal, you could likely build one Tim…. Just a hole saw and a bend 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #9 Posted July 1, 2023 Sorry. I don't understand what that triangular plate does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #10 Posted July 2, 2023 20 hours ago, chorusguy said: Sorry. I don't understand what that triangular plate does. There are two bolts behind the plate so it gives them something to beat on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #11 Posted July 2, 2023 So it's sacrificial sort of.so the implementation doesn't get beat on? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,308 #12 Posted July 2, 2023 5 minutes ago, chorusguy said: So it's sacrificial sort of.so the implementation doesn't get beat on? That’s the idea, also if the implement is a poor match to the bolts it can help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #13 Posted July 2, 2023 Thanks. I just bought one from wheelhorse parts and more. I had an original but somebody with sticky fingers wanted it more. This new one seems beefier than the one I used to have I think. Nonetheless, it looks really well made. Was going to slap it on today, but it is just too darn hot Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,666 #14 Posted July 3, 2023 23 hours ago, chorusguy said: Thanks. I just bought one from wheelhorse parts and more. I had an original but somebody with sticky fingers wanted it more. This new one seems beefier than the one I used to have I think. Nonetheless, it looks really well made. Was going to slap it on today, but it is just too darn hot The one you bought from Wheelhorse parts & more is 1/2" thick the original was 3/8" thick . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chorusguy 227 #15 Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) Yep. It's chunky. Used it today. Worked very nicely Edited July 3, 2023 by chorusguy Repeat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
