Zane thing?/

[MurrayE]

Could someone post a picture. I do not need one as I have a 8n /48.
There was always much discussion on here of the ability to make the
tractor perform nicer. So this is only for curiosity. Thanks Murray

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 11:52:53 02/03/20) Could someone post a picture. I do not need one as I have a 8n /48.
There was always much discussion on here of the ability to make the
tractor perform nicer. So this is only for curiosity. Thanks Murray

Google is your friend. This is an early version - the later ones are a little prettier.

TOH

 

[fusion]

I got my Zane Thing for my 1953 Ferguson TO-30
from Red Rock Manufacturing
works very well

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 10:18:19 02/03/20)

(quoted from post at 11:52:53 02/03/20) Could someone post a picture. I do not need one as I have a 8n /48.
There was always much discussion on here of the ability to make the
tractor perform nicer. So this is only for curiosity. Thanks Murray

Google is your friend. This is an early version - the later ones are a little prettier.

TOH

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This is one of Zanes later models.....I had it on my 44 2N.....Worked good!!!!

Gary

 

[GB in MT.]

(quoted from post at 10:18:19 02/03/20)

(quoted from post at 11:52:53 02/03/20) Could someone post a picture. I do not need one as I have a 8n /48.
There was always much discussion on here of the ability to make the
tractor perform nicer. So this is only for curiosity. Thanks Murray

Google is your friend. This is an early version - the later ones are a little prettier.

TOH

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This is one of Zanes later models.....I had it on my 44 2N.....Worked good!!!!

Gary

 

[JMOR]

(quoted from post at 17:38:32 02/03/20)

(quoted from post at 10:18:19 02/03/20)

(quoted from post at 11:52:53 02/03/20) Could someone post a picture. I do not need one as I have a 8n /48.
There was always much discussion on here of the ability to make the
tractor perform nicer. So this is only for curiosity. Thanks Murray

Google is your friend. This is an early version - the later ones are a little prettier.

TOH

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This is one of Zanes later models.....I had it on my 44 2N.....Worked good!!!!

Gary

hat is function of block on end of rod?

 

[HFJ]

stop block to prevent the rod from sliding out of the other block when u lower the quadrant all the way?

 

[HFJ]

or does the rod not slide thru the other block at all? the spring makes me think it does...

 

[GB in MT.]

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For your answer as to what the rear block is for::: I figured instead of typing my response, I would just paste the whole installation sheet from Zane!!
Your answer is found in #4 paragraph at the end of this sheet!!
There are all sorts of typing errors in this sheet....I just copied/pasted it the way Zane wrote it

".-
INSTALLATION OF THE "ZANE TRANG" POSITION CONTROL DEVICE ON THE THREE POINT
LIFT OF THE 9N AND 2N FORD TRACTOR AND OR THE TO, TE AND TEA FERGUSON
TRACTORS
First it may be necessary to adjust the friction disc on the touch control. The position control will not work
as good if it is too tight. Remove the cotter pin and loosen the nut.bn the quadrant friction disc. The original
friction disc does not have to be tight after the device is installed because it will no longer be needed. It
may be necessary to heat the aluminum disc hub of the friction clutch of the touch control to get it to
loosen. Be careful not to melt it as aluminum will melt before it turns red. If you see small bubbles on the
skin of the aluminum it is about to become molten suddenly.
Loosen the quadrant disc just.enough that it moves fairly fteely and then replace the cotter pin in the nut.
The quadrant friction clutch being too tight can also make the rear bracket tend to move when it should be
secure to the lift arm yoke with no movement. The quadrant friction disc shoJJldbe completely disabled so
it allows the touch control handle to move fteely.
Be sure to remove the original draft control depth stop that is mounted to the quadrant with a thumb screw
remove it ftom the quadrant completely. It must be out of the way of the operation of the position control
unit and serves no purpose whe~ the unit is installed..
The tractor shown in the illustrations is a TO 20 Ferguson which is why some of the pedals etc. don't look
likea 9Nor 2N.Thelift is the sameon both .
The control handle should be adjusted so that the touch control starts to let the lift arms down when the
handle is about 1I3rd.ftom the top of the quadrant. The position control will work if the lift is operating in
the top two thirds of the travel of the control handle but will have more efficient geometry if adjusted in the
first 1I3rd of the travel of the touch control handle ftom the top of the quadrant.
The place where the touch control handle starts to move the lift can be adjusted by loosening the four bolts
that hold the quadrant to the side of the lift housing. The bolt holes for these mounting bolts are elongated
for the purpose of adjusting. To.move the operating point up the quadrant move the quadrant forward on
the elongated bolt holes. To move the operating point down move the quadrant backward. When the
desired point is found retighten the bolts in the mounting plate.
l-Install the small bracket onto the control handle with the holes facing toward the rear of the tractor. Use
the ball rod threaded end and nut to clamp it on with the nut on the insidetoward the tractor. It should be
mounted about halfway between the ball on the handle and the top of the quadrant. DO NOT OVER
TIGHTEN THE NUT. NUT.
2 - Install the rear bracket by removing the pin that hold the right lift arm link above the leveling box to the
right lift arm and use the 5/8" bolt and self locking nut provided to take the place of the pin. The bracket
and the nut need to be on the right side of the yoke toward the fender. The bottom bolt of the friction clutch
is attached to the top hole of the rear bracket. The tab appendages are to be toward the ftont of the lift arm
yoke with one point above and one point below to prevent the movement of the rear bracket. It can be bent
closer to the yoke upon finhIimg assemble by striking the two tabs so that they clamp down on the yoke to
prevent movement.
3 Adjust the tension of the, fiction clutch on the stainless steel rod so that it gives resistance when the
control handle is moved up or down. If the tension is too light it will allow1he connecting rod to slip when
the lift arms move to reset the control handle to neutral. If it is too tight it will be hard to move the control
handle and can cause the tabs on the rear bracket to bend unnecessarily. It may take a little experimenting
with the tension of the friction clutch to achieve the maximum efficiency of the ZANE TRANG position
control. Try it like it is adjusted when received before doing any re-adjusting. '"
4 The locking block that is mounted behind the friction block clutch is to be used as a stop s6 that you
can make the lift return to the place you want it repeatedly with out having to look at the lift such as
when bush hogging, pulling a hay rake etc.
5 If we have got it installed correctly we are now ready to start the tractor and with the transmission in
neutral and the PTO engaged move the control handle up a bit and turn the handle loose and allow the
device to stop the lift where you want it.
END QUOTE"

Gary

 

[Caryc]

It's such a simple device, I wonder why Ford did not come up with something like it. After all, they had nine years of production with the 9N and 2N.

 

[Chilidog15]

where can I get those white plastic blocks that the rod slides thru. Mine are starting to deteriorate

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 11:36:46 02/04/20) where can I get those white plastic blocks that the rod slides thru. Mine are starting to deteriorate

McMaster is one of many sources for plastic rod and bar. I am surprised you would see deterioration of a plastic block this quickly.

TOH

 

[TheOldHokie]

(quoted from post at 20:24:09 02/03/20) [size=18:0295a45c15][/size:0295a45c15]

For your answer as to what the rear block is for::: I figured instead of typing my response, I would just paste the whole installation sheet from Zane!!
Your answer is found in #4 paragraph at the end of this sheet!!
There are all sorts of typing errors in this sheet....I just copied/pasted it the way Zane wrote it

".-

4 The locking block that is mounted behind the friction block clutch is to be used as a stop s6 that you
can make the lift return to the place you want it repeatedly with out having to look at the lift such as
when bush hogging, pulling a hay rake etc.

END QUOTE"

Gary

With all due respect to Zane that's a mighty impressive position stop.

TOH