Dan.gerous 2,696 #51 Posted June 24, 2020 Have added my smaller spacers, with mixed success. I think they are not big enough as it's put the lift mechanism in an awkward spot where it doesn't quite want to lock in the up position. Need to either have no spacers or bigger ones as no matter what adjustment I make it's not quite right. Anyway, it does work, just room for improvement. On another note, I was down playing around pushing mud and dirt about the courtyard. With the rubber wear bar it doesn't have enough bite to do much so I need a steel wear bar. Do you guys just use mild steel? Or does it need to be hardened? Loving the plow, cool bit of kit and everyones advice appreciated as always. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,028 #52 Posted June 24, 2020 I use mild steel and center the holes in the bar so it can be turned over for double wear. 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #53 Posted June 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, Ed Kennell said: I use mild steel and center the holes in the bar so it can be turned over for double wear. Do you put any edge on it, or just as it comes from the shop? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 38,028 #54 Posted June 24, 2020 I don't sharpen mine. When used on a hard surface, they are self sharpening. For grading dirt, you may need to sharpen to get a bite. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #55 Posted June 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Ed Kennell said: I don't sharpen mine. When used on a hard surface, they are self sharpening. For grading dirt, you may need to sharpen to get a bite. Will try it standard edge first then maybe get the grinder out.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #56 Posted June 25, 2020 I just use mild steel flat bar like Ed. Unsharpened. I also have rubber strips off an old farm yard scraper. These are wider than the bar and can be fitted behind it if needed. You can also see the solid link that replaces the chain. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #57 Posted June 25, 2020 46 minutes ago, Stormin said: I just use mild steel flat bar like Ed. Unsharpened. I also have rubber strips off an old farm yard scraper. These are wider than the bar and can be fitted behind it if needed. You can also see the solid link that replaces the chain. The setup in your picture is identical to mine with the rubber strip. I'm slightly confused as to whether the steel strip above it is sacrificial or just there to hold the rubber and an extra sacrificial steel strip? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #58 Posted June 25, 2020 (edited) The metal strip, two strips in this case as I did'nt have a full length, stick below the blade by 1/2". Edited June 25, 2020 by Stormin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #59 Posted June 25, 2020 The plow is set up as good as I can get it, just need the steel wear strip and can attack some dirt with it. Next item is the new (to me) mower deck. Have pressure washed any old grass off it and given the underside a coating of used oil. Now it's basking in the sun. Will grease up the spindles later on, but now it's time for a refreshing beer. I wonder how old the deck is, no serial number on it that I can see. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #60 Posted June 26, 2020 Right, new question.... What length belt for that deck? The one that came with it won't fit the c125, seems to be at least an inch short with everything at its shortest setting. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan.gerous 2,696 #61 Posted June 26, 2020 I also tried the rear discharge belt and it's too short as well, that deck came with my c125 and worked. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnD 145 #62 Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) On 6/24/2020 at 6:07 AM, WVHillbilly520H said: To gain moldboard height when lifted you need to add spacers to the rear axle plow attach... WHillbilly520H - Is that quick release "D-clip" on the lower left one of your "bolts that retain latch plates" as described in the plow manual? The C-175 that I just picked up doesn't have anything securing the latch plates so I'm wondering if that is what the manual is referring to. Edited September 18, 2020 by JohnD personalization Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WVHillbilly520H 10,373 #63 Posted September 18, 2020 8 hours ago, JohnD said: WHillbilly520H - Is that quick release "D-clip" on the lower left one of your "bolts that retain latch plates" as described in the plow manual? The C-175 that I just picked up doesn't have anything securing the latch plates so I'm wondering if that is what the manual is referring to. Yes... This style 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gwest_ca-(File Mod) 11,033 #64 Posted September 18, 2020 42" width of cut side discharge used on a long frame tractor Drive belt 102742 replaced by 94-2501 (1/2" x 103") Spindle belt 6738 (1/2" x 86") Garry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
