WHX?? 48,828 #26 Posted October 5, 2021 So after further review of the play Slim is that a 520 swept front end on her? That would explain the existing front rubber and that might be a game changer but how I have no idea yet. Do you have the rest of the reduction steering gear on her? Looks to be from here. I do believe with some tweeks and tuneing you might have a good base for a plow mule right ther. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #27 Posted October 5, 2021 4 hours ago, WHX?? said: it's drawbacks It's also 'mold food'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #28 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: Don't know why this posted 3X? Edited October 5, 2021 by Jeff-C175 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff-C175 7,202 #29 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, WHX?? said: Ditto Edited October 5, 2021 by Jeff-C175 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #30 Posted October 5, 2021 8 hours ago, WHX?? said: Can looks as old as the tractor Slim. Linseed does work, looks great and a fair to middlin metal protector but does have it's drawbacks. It attracts dust and does need to be reapplied occasionally. I would suggest you stay with 23s on the rear but eventually go with tri ribs on the front. Tri ribs are easier to control in the furrow. Those turfs are going to want to "plow" as well if soft soil. Gotta like your front weights tho! I did go back to the 23s but will have to wait on the ribs for now. The linseed was an experiment but I’m happy with it. I remember hearing about guys adding a little kerosene to the soap and water when they washed their car. I may make a tire switch on the fronts now that you’ve got me thinking about it. Thanks for your comments guys.👍 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #31 Posted October 5, 2021 7 minutes ago, slim67 said: I did go back to the 23s but will have to wait on the ribs for now. The linseed was an experiment but I’m happy with it. I remember hearing about guys adding a little kerosene to the soap and water when they washed their car. I may make a tire switch on the fronts now that you’ve got me thinking about it. Thanks for your comments guys.👍 7 hours ago, WHX?? said: So after further review of the play Slim is that a 520 swept front end on her? That would explain the existing front rubber and that might be a game changer but how I have no idea yet. Do you have the rest of the reduction steering gear on her? Looks to be from here. I do believe with some tweeks and tuneing you might have a good base for a plow mule right ther. Yes all the 520 components and it works great. May switch tires this week with a set of 4.80-8s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #32 Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jeff-C175 said: It's also 'mold food'. Some times when going for a patina that can be desirable! Be careful about 4.80 tires on those rims. I know they are inexpensive and redily available but 520 rims are a bit wider and they may not fit right and a a pain to get seated. We win the lotto Slim these would be the ticket on 520 rims! https://www.millertire.com/16x6-50-8-firestone-3-rib-front-tractor-tire-4-ply/ Also after looking at your setup more you may want to do spacers. Idealy you want the inside of the rears to line up with the inside of the fronts (blue line). That way both tires ride up against the wall of the furrow and the fronts do not want to "climb" up out of the furrow. Running a Brinly hitch adjust the plow left or right as needed to help this. Soil conditions dictate alot on this. I like that front end on her and wouldn't beafraid to have a go with it. When setting up a plow mule experimenting is everything. Edited October 5, 2021 by WHX?? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,596 #33 Posted October 5, 2021 20 minutes ago, WHX?? said: 520 rims are a bit wider and they may not fit right and a a pain to get seated. You might get away with that using tubes. 21 minutes ago, WHX?? said: spacers Send me a PM if any of you want a list of things I use when installing spacers. Great time to change over to lugs and studs as well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #34 Posted October 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Some times when going for a patina that can be desirable! Be careful about 4.80 tires on those rims. I know they are inexpensive and redily available but 520 rims are a bit wider and they may not fit right and a a pain to get seated. We win the lotto Slim these would be the ticket on 520 rims! https://www.millertire.com/16x6-50-8-firestone-3-rib-front-tractor-tire-4-ply/ Also after looking at your setup more you may want to do spacers. Idealy you want the inside of the rears to line up with the inside of the fronts (blue line). That way both tires ride up against the wall of the furrow and the fronts do not want to "climb" up out of the furrow. Running a Brinly hitch adjust the plow left or right as needed to help this. Soil conditions dictate alot on this. I like that front end on her and wouldn't beafraid to have a go with it. When setting up a plow mule experimenting is everything. Thanks WHX. Let me clarify that I am going to switch the floats with mounted 4.80s off the original front axle. But I know what you mean by narrow tires on wider wheel. I’m anxious to see how it works. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,906 #35 Posted October 5, 2021 Hopefully you have so much fun this weekend that you rsvp to Uncle Jim and Cindaaaaaaaaay!’s on the following weekend! Just don’t drop your plow in Cin - Day’s front yard! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #36 Posted October 5, 2021 Keep us posted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #37 Posted October 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, pullstart said: Hopefully you have so much fun this weekend that you rsvp to Uncle Jim and Cindaaaaaaaaay!’s on the following weekend! Just don’t drop your plow in Cin - Day’s front yard! You never know! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #38 Posted October 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Keep us posted Sure will . Thanks 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #39 Posted October 5, 2021 9 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: You might get away with that using tubes. Send me a PM if any of you want a list of things I use when installing spacers. Great time to change over to lugs and studs as well. Thanks Eric. I change the wheels this evening then see how it looks 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #40 Posted October 5, 2021 Well I’ll just have to run it the way it is for now . The spindles on the 520 axle are about 7/8 diameter versus 3/4 for a pair of wheels I planned on using. I’m sure I could configure something in the near future but will have to adjust for now,if necessary. Half the fun is trying new ideas. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,906 #41 Posted October 6, 2021 All of my plow day junk is still the way it was left last year… broken. I took a cruise with my niece in the field yesterday, wondering how all these chopped corn stalks might plow. I might hafta stick something in the ground soon, just to try to make believe I’m at the plow day. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #42 Posted October 6, 2021 3 hours ago, pullstart said: All of my plow day junk is still the way it was left last year… broken. I took a cruise with my niece in the field yesterday, wondering how all these chopped corn stalks might plow. I might hafta stick something in the ground soon, just to try to make believe I’m at the plow day. Anything can break at anytime. I hope mine doesn’t but it’s a 50 year old tractor so it’s anyone’s guess. Who’s the fella in the wheelchair? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,906 #43 Posted October 6, 2021 That’s Uncle Jim @WHX??… and my wheelchair. He’s a bit more mellow with the wheels than I am. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #44 Posted October 6, 2021 Yah Slim my name is Jim ...but most folks just call me ...Jim. The wheelchair will not be missed this year although it was handy for passing the apple juice around 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,151 #45 Posted October 6, 2021 That was either a large Genie or the Ghost of Joseph Lucas! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #46 Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, WHX?? said: Yah Slim my name is Jim ...but most folks just call me ...Jim. The wheelchair will not be missed this year although it was handy for passing the apple juice around Well it’s nice to eMeet you Jim! Funny thing is knowing your an HVAC guy familiar with the Lennox Kitty Tracks, just saw another one for sale on marketplace. Saw another parts machine last week in person. Edited October 6, 2021 by slim67 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mikey the Monkey 697 #47 Posted October 9, 2021 @slim67 Today's plow day. Don't forget to take pictures and let us know how you liked this event. I would like to go in the future as it's only 4 hours away. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #48 Posted October 9, 2021 10 minutes ago, Mikey the Monkey said: @slim67 Today's plow day. Don't forget to take pictures and let us know how you liked this event. I would like to go in the future as it's only 4 hours away. I sure will. Should be a nice day. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slim67 2,735 #49 Posted October 10, 2021 I got out on the field this morning with around 15 other tractors. The weather was overcast most of the time but we still got a lot done. Everyone had traction issues from rain the night before. The limited slip #5073 worked well as I just didn’t have enough weight. I would love to get my dads 105 pounders in the future. Nothing broke except the right hub walked against the axle housing so have to pull that apart this week. Overall it was fun and I will do it again. Nice group of guys of which one is a member here. Sorry about the lack of pics. I don’t text and drive, might plow into the guy in front of you (no pun intended). 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WheelHorse520H 708 #50 Posted October 10, 2021 Very cool @slim67. Looks like fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
