Ferguson Jack help

[clem kain]

I have a TO-30 (for sale) and a Ferguson 3-point tractor jack. I am trying to make the jack work but cannot get it to 'mate' with the 3-point arms. It's close, one side connected but then other side is 1/4 inch off. Wondering if someone here has some experience with this and can give me advice. The 3-point jack idea seems cool but it's much easier to use a modern jack and blocks,,,, Also, what is easiest way to get fluid out of the tires ? Thank you. CKain

 

[Kevinwterry]

Not sure on your tractor jack, dont even know what that is. Got any pictures?

As for the tire fluid, they make adapters to hook the valve stem to a garden hose, then you can use a basic pump to remove the fluid. Some types of fluid are very corrosive so make sure to flush the pump out after.

 

[Bruce(OR)]

Rotate tire, valve stem on top. Remove valve core, place 5/16 hose over stem. Clamp in place. Place open end of hose into barrel and rotate tire to stem at bottom. Fluid will drain. When fluid stops, place air nozzle in the hose and fill the tire until you see the tire sides start to move a bit.
Remove air hose and fluid will follow. Repeat until drained. Remove wheel from tractor. place on ground, stem down and lift far edge of tire.
More fluid will drain. Finally break it down and the tube should be down to about a quart of fluid remaining.

Tractor jack sounds bent?

 

[clem kain]

Rotate tire, valve stem on top. Remove valve core, place 5/16 hose over stem. Clamp in place. Place open end of hose into barrel and rotate tire to stem at bottom. Fluid will drain. When fluid stops, place air nozzle in the hose and fill the tire until you see the tire sides start to move a bit.
Remove air hose and fluid will follow. Repeat until drained. Remove wheel from tractor. place on ground, stem down and lift far edge of tire.
More fluid will drain. Finally break it down and the tube should be down to about a quart of fluid remaining.

Tractor jack sounds bent?

 

[clem kain]

Thanks. That last paragraph is the part I din't want to see. lol I don't see any bends in my jack, but I think one adjusting side would have been handy.

 

[clem kain]

Not sure on your tractor jack, dont even know what that is. Got any pictures?

As for the tire fluid, they make adapters to hook the valve stem to a garden hose, then you can use a basic pump to remove the fluid. Some types of fluid are very corrosive so make sure to flush the pump out after.

 

[clem kain]

Here are a couple pics. When installed, raising the arms, raises both big wheels, a couple inches.
think I need to connect left side the use the adjuster for the right side.

 

[pomester]

Here are a couple pics. When installed, raising the arms, raises both big wheels, a couple inches.
think I need to connect left side the use the adjuster for the right side.

Measure and see if both lift arms are the same length center to center.

 

[Kevinwterry]

That looks sketchy to be honest. Interesting idea, but id rather use a good jack and dunnage/jack stands. Especially because your tires are loaded.

 

[clem kain]

I've only seen it work on You Tube. Designed by Harry Ferguson... good point about the loaded wheels. https://www.fergusonclub.com/ferguson-jack/

 

[Mad Farmer]

Does adjusting the leveler box on the right arm help?

 

[Brown David]

Does adjusting the leveler box on the right arm help?

Yes, I wondered that too.

Looks to me that the arms are not at equal heights. Might just be the picture though.

 

[504]

Why get rid of the weight? With the other half of the jack you can raise all 4 tires off of the ground at the same time

 

[miner09]

Raise the three point arms up little. This will let the arms go out wider

 

[Tom H.]

I have a TO-30 (for sale) and a Ferguson 3-point tractor jack. I am trying to make the jack work but cannot get it to 'mate' with the 3-point arms. It's close, one side connected but then other side is 1/4 inch off. Wondering if someone here has some experience with this and can give me advice. The 3-point jack idea seems cool but it's much easier to use a modern jack and blocks,,,, Also, what is easiest way to get fluid out of the tires ? Thank you. CKain

Hi found this video online. May help.

Tom

ferguson jack video

 

[Tom H.]

Sorry couldn’t get video. Do a search for Ferguson jack video.

I have one. Unfortunately can’t use it my tires are larger than original.

Tom

 

[joeysmith]

Looks like it breaks over center when lifting

Those have down pressure on the 3 point?

 

[Brown David]

Looks like it breaks over center when lifting

Those have down pressure on the 3 point?

Nope.

The arms lift and use the lever principle to lift the tractor.

 

[joeysmith]

Nope.

The arms lift and use the lever principle to lift the tractor.

Ahh
So it doesn't break over.
Was wondering how you got it off the jack

 

[Kevinwterry]

Doesn't look as sketchy in the video as I would have thought. How did the front get off the ground? In the brochure it shows a chain between the 2 peices. Still interesting. Kind of want to fab one up now for fun