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maddox_kid 
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 6:12pm |
I purchased a tow bar that I thought would mount to the rear of my 1954 B. Unfortunately, I don't see a bolt pattern that fits on the rear of the tractor. A picture of the tow bar is attached. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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maddox_kid
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 6:57pm |
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Sorry, I have a 1955 B vice 1954.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:08pm |
Look at the final drive cases on each side.. There is a 3 inch diameter sheetmetal round cover over the end of the axle shaft.......... There should be two 5/8 hole in front of the round cover and two behind the round cover. .......... you can bolt it on there.. sometimes there is an adaptor plate / pin that pokes thru one of the THREE holes and allows you to adjust up and down.
if its 12 inches too wide, then you have a "C" drawbar instead of a "B".
Edited by steve(ill) - 13 Mar 2018 at 7:13pm
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:10pm |
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Either that drawbar has had the ends modified or it is not for a B. The B drawbar is held to the finals by a flat piece of thick metal with a pin on one end and a bolt hole on the other. The pin goes through a single hole in the drawbar and the bolt goes through one of 3 holes at the end of the drawbar which allows it ti be adjusted up or down.
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Hubert (Ga)engine7
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:17pm |
Here is a picture of the basic B drawbar.
This one was listed in e-bay for $228, a bit pricey IMHO
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 13 Mar 2018 at 7:20pm |
and you need a vertical bar / rod up to the seat brace to support the drawbar in one position.
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Like them all, but love the "B"s.
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PaulB
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Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 12:43am |
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Your drawbar looks to be one of the earliest designs that Allis made for the B tractors. It should mount as the above posts say, however as your tractor is a 54 model, you will have to drill the smaller 1/2” holes to 5/8”, unless you would rather trade for the proper late model drawbar. Where in Md. are you located?
Edited by PaulB - 14 Mar 2018 at 12:44am
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Gary
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Posted: 14 Mar 2018 at 6:02am |
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Doesn't look like a B drawbar.
B is all forged from one piece.
The picture shows flat plates welded at the end.
Maybe for a Farmal Cub !
Gary
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maddox_kid
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Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 11:35am |
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Thanks all for your replies. I will see if I can make what I have work. BTW, I live in Waldorf (Charles County) MD; but, from Maddox/Chaptico (St. Mary's County) MD.
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DiyDave
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Posted: 15 Mar 2018 at 6:20pm |
MK, I'm halfway between you and Paul, If you want to trade, that's prolly the easiest way to go... 
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Posted: 15 Apr 2018 at 1:13pm |
Went to view drawbar on a friend's AC B. His has the plate with the pin. Would like to trade my drawbar for one of that type. Will be in the Bowie area Mon-Tue of this week if still interested.
BTW, anyone know of availability of a "drag disc" for the B?
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