Bending Western Plow Frames. We have been using 14 Western Pro Plus Plows since 2004 without issue. The last couple years we have purchased 6 Prodigy Plows with the Ultra Mount 2 system. All of the plow frames have been bent this year and some of the Ram 2500 truck frames they're mounted on have also been bent and tweaked.The cause is usually too much grease in the plugs. A little goes a long way and too much causes the plugs to in essence, hydraulic lock when forced together. It also makes the rubber too slick as well thus losing the friction fit between the two halves. Clean them out well and only add a small amount of grease and only to the pins themselves.6 posts · Joined 2006. #1 · Jan 29, 2011. Have a 5yr old boss 8.2 v that the passenger side just started getting noticably slower on the extend. The raise and lower of the entire plow is normal and so is the driver side wing. Retract on both wings is also normal. Originally I was thinking something caught in the valve but then wouldnt the ...PlowSite.com. 1,363 likes. PlowSite.com is the original and largest web site of its kind in the Snow and Ice Industry.7 posts · Joined 2010. #1 · Jan 28, 2011. I have a fisher mm2 x blade that will barely lift off the ground. The plow will raise but goes very slow and struggles to get 3 inches off the ground. Everything else is working properly, any help would be appreciated. Like. Sort by Oldest first.BossPlow2010. 11750 posts · Joined 2010. #7 · Feb 21, 2021. That plow was made around 2006, you'll have to call boss a d get the exact year, but that's pretty close. Advil is brown here... And yes I know that for sure because I pop em like Pez... Kevin_NJ and EWSplow. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be ...PILE DRIVER™ (TRACE™ Edge) 8', 10', 12', 14' & 16'. Fits Skid-Steers, Tractors & Wheel Loaders. Explore. Compare. View the full line of WESTERN® snowplows including straight blades, v-plows, winged blades, and pusher plows for various vehicle applications.This will usually move the brushes closer and then it will spin up. Your solenoid sticking problem could be the solenoid itself or a controller / electrical problem. Unplug the plow first. Then I would disconnect the two small wires from the solenoid and then jump one to ground and the other to battery positive.BossPlow2010;1340136 said: Yes you can because the viscosity is relatively the same. Not at low temperatures it isn't. ATF is up to 11 time thicker than dedicated plow fluid (or fluids meeting the same specs as such) thus increasing amp draw on the electricals both on the plow and truck side.@1:53 it goes nose heavy with the broom while turning rear wheels in the air. @2:56 “ zero tolerance “ mag? Can’t afford a N or U,and a M?steve_robert;1124499 said: first off pop your hood and check with a test light that when the selenoid clicks power is going through it. Than if that is working check that power is making it to the end of the truck side cable. If that is working plug the plow in and see if power is making it to the motor. Do the same with the grounds too make ...Most plows are pretty comparable in price. A lot would depend on the size of your truck and what you'll be plowing. 2001 Chevy 2500HD 8.1 Western Ultramount MVP Western 500 salter. . 1999 GMC 7.4 Western 8' Unimount Pro Western Proflow salter. JustJeff.At Fisher Engineering—It’s not just a job, it’s a lifestyle. We know that remarkable products start with remarkable people. Our success stems from having the most dedicated and experienced professionals in the business. Join our team! 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Fuel has increased (as of today) 55% from last winter & all materials are much ...154 posts · Joined 2008. #23 · Jan 20, 2010. Liberally apply dihydride-monoxide to all salt covered surfaces, i'll even sell you some for the low low price of $10/gallon. :laughing: Most of the "Salt Neutralizing" solutions don't work much better than just washing with lots and lots of dihydride-monoxide.Plough. Traditional ploughing: a farmer works the land with horses and plough. A plough or plow ( US; both / plaʊ /) is a farm tool for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seed or planting. [1] Ploughs were traditionally drawn by oxen and horses but in modern farms are drawn by tractors. A plough may have a wooden, iron or steel frame ...Swapping a 454 for a 350. Alaska Boss. Sep 20, 2008. 16. 16K. Aug 6, 2023. by gabrielpruden062. 1 1 of 283 283. Post pictures, questions and comments about Chevy trucks and how they relate to your snow plowing and ice management business.Yeah butt you're old..... OP, knowing the type of truck and plow you plan to use would help. If you're running a pick up and "standard" plow for a pick up like Randall then your limited to about 15-20 mph depending on the depth of snow and weather conditions. The condition the road is in also plays into the speed, meaning raised manhole covers ...Follow the wires back from your headlights. Mine had 2 relays wired in that switch from plow lights to truck headlights. Swap them out one at a time with new relays. DO NOT use relays. from Radio Shack. They are not heavy enough and will burn out on the first or second.Feb 14, 2021 · S1 solenoid valve screen keeps getting plugged with a fine fabric debris... it keeps getting slowly plugged. This valve controls the down motion for the plow. It is the only one I have a problem with. All the other solenoid‘s never get plugged. It goes up with no problem at all but is slow to go down when it gets clogged. none of the pistons ...matts27;1297851 said: You can get a 16" electric fan kit with thermostat for less than 100$ and mount on front of the radiator as a pusher fan and keep the mechanical fan clutch. Or, rip the fan clutch off and get a 185-190 t-stat. If you got a good 3-4 core radiator that'll lower the motor temps by at least 10 degrees.Snowex Spreader stuck in Dump Mode. I have two helix's that are stuck in dump mode. We have been quite stumped on this one. We have tried two different controllers and ran though as many things as we can think of, but they neither one of them will see the spinners and spin up. Both function fine through regular 12v and no corrosion.MnDOT's 2023-24 Name a Snowplow contest The votes are in! Thank you to the more than 32,500 people who voted on our list of finalists. Taylor DriftBest Practices in SnowService Procurement. This 52-week visual timeline was created to help facilities and property managers, snow service providers, and snow industry suppliers align on a general schedule to streamline the RFP and contract negotiation process to ensure sites are ready before winter begins. Download Here.Throw a meter inline and see how many amps the coils are drawing. That will tell you if they are failed. If you aren't getting amperage do a amp loss test on your plow harness looking for corrosion. Yank the valves/coil and throw 12 volts to the coils and "see" if it moves.Buswell Forest. 1687 posts · Joined 2013. #18 · Feb 19, 2016. Foolishness to say a 38 year old truck is the best for commercial plowing. Go buy a leftover 2016 Super Duty in September. Ford will be absolutely giving them away because of the rollout of the "all aluminum" 2017. You will then have the best plow truck.For many centuries, genealogists and family members relied heavily on handed-down written and oral records to trace a family’s history. This process was greatly improved when such ...BossPlow2010;1340136 said: Yes you can because the viscosity is relatively the same. Not at low temperatures it isn't. ATF is up to 11 time thicker than dedicated plow fluid (or fluids meeting the same specs as such) thus increasing amp draw on the electricals both on the plow and truck side.6 posts · Joined 1999. #4 · Jan 1, 2000. We have a total of 7 tailgate spreaders not all on trucks thought. Meyers counting for 4 of them all but one mounted on square stock so can insert into hitch. Meyers work ok for bagged salt NOT for bulk salt or other de-icers.The primary causes of friction are surface roughness, the plowing effect and molecular adhesion. Surface roughness is when serious abrasion occurs due to the roughness of the mater...Nov 23, 2023. 29. 2K. Dec 11, 2023. by Randall Ave. 1 1 of 167 167. Discuss Fisher Plows here with other members of the site. If you want to contact Fisher directly, go to www.fisherplows.com.The system was launched in 2016. When you go to the COtrip map, you can see a plow’s current location, the speed it is going and the direction it is traveling. Plows that have not moved for more ...5355 posts · Joined 2007. #2 · Oct 17, 2020. I know Jason Case, but I’ve never worked for him/them. He is a really good guy and he has built a fantastic team around him. He’s not your typical NSP, as he has a lot of skin in the game. The couple people I know that have worked for him said it was a good positive experience.Aug 15, 2007 · They have a steel trip cutting edge and the end plates are spring loaded. They are lighter then most blades and stand up very well. We have more then 10 of them in sizes from 8 to 16ft. The steel cutting edge will work better because the trucks really pack the snow down. JMO. The RT 520 will push a 10 ft very well .If so, all you need is an adapter # 21792k and the straight blade controller. I just like to argue. Like. D. dutchman Discussion starter. 313 posts · Joined 2005. #3 · Jan 21, 2019 (Edited) Sorry V-Plow to Straight Blade. I have a V-plow on my truck but I wand to put a straight blade on it.New! Round Ceramic Birdbath With Birds. $34.95. New! Hanging Hummingbird Feeder Station/Planter. $39.95. New! Round Ceramic Bee & Butterfly Bath with Stand. $49.95.Feb 14, 2021 · S1 solenoid valve screen keeps getting plugged with a fine fabric debris... it keeps getting slowly plugged. This valve controls the down motion for the plow. It is the only one I have a problem with. All the other solenoid‘s never get plugged. It goes up with no problem at all but is slow to go down when it gets clogged. none of the pistons ...Plowsite members or people who plow snow.PlowSite.com. 1,363 likes. 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We strive to inspire our customers to create spaces that are comfortable, welcoming, warm and cozy.steve_robert;1124499 said: first off pop your hood and check with a test light that when the selenoid clicks power is going through it. Than if that is working check that power is making it to the end of the truck side cable. If that is working plug the plow in and see if power is making it to the motor. Do the same with the grounds too make ...If you plow twice, you charge twice. Many do this because an all-encompassing charge for 1-12" doesn't take into account plowing it 3 times, and people aren't working for free. Many of us charge in the depth ranges you mentioned, or something along those lines. You might say $30 2-4" $40 4-6" $50 6-8" $60 8-10" and some kind of blizzard clause ...Meyer plow with Quik-Lift E-60. Like. basher. 7845 posts · Joined 2004. #7 · Feb 22, 2008. So you had a bad controller. glad you got it fixed in time. Email at [email protected]. WEBSITE. Like us on Facebook!Plow Only Turns Right. I need some advice: I have never owned a plow before, but recently bought a 1997 Chevy 2500 with a western unimount plow. Plow worked ok at first, but now the plow won't raise, and if I try to turn it right or left with the control, it only turns right. I tried the control on a buddy's truck and it functions fine.New PLOW library websites are created as a separate and new website, different from the old PLOW websites. This is so library editors can work on their new PLOW site and get it ready to go. When it is done, or close enough to done, SILO will switch the DNS record so that https://www.cityname.lib.ia.us points to the new Concrete5 website.Dec 6, 2021 · PlowSite News, Change of Ownership. Hello again PlowSite community! Today marks a special day for PlowSite. As of today, December 6th, 2021, PlowSite will be owned and operated by the good folks at VerticalScope. 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With ...For many centuries, genealogists and family members relied heavily on handed-down written and oral records to trace a family’s history. This process was greatly improved when such ...sublime68charge. 1366 posts · Joined 2007. #5 · Oct 26, 2017. 500CC for engine is a good size. you run out of traction before you run out of power most likely. County Plows are good if you can plow at speed to get the snow to roll off the blade and go father. your big decision will be if you want to due power angle the plow blade from the ...10,000/20 = 500. You need to make minimum $500 per storm to cover your overhead. If you can get 25 driveways -- 500/25 = $20 per driveway to cover your overhead. If each driveway takes your 20 minutes... 60 (minutes in an hour)/20 = 4 driveways per hour. 25 (driveways per storm)/4 = 6.25 hours in your route.Cleaning the spade and crimping the wire terminal just a bit will resolve that. If does have mag when it won't angle left or raise, remove and clean (or replace) the S3 valve. for what its worth, coils are cheap, like 13-15 bucks at your local western dealer. good to keep around even if its not your particular problem.General Snowplowing Topics. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community.Megatron makes great batteries, as well as those guys with the red and yellow tops. Unfortunately EVERYBODY in the mechanical business says Sears batteries are the worst. They have like an 80 percent failure rate within the first year. 80 F250 - Western 8' Pro Plow.527. Nov 10, 2023. by cwren2472. 1 1 of 189 189. Discuss Western Plows here with other members of the site. If you want to contact Western directly go to www.westernplows.com.2022-2023 Winter Season Bid Prices. Good Morning all fellow snow plowers, I am contacting you all this morning on the community portal to state one simple fact & ask for your help & assistance regarding the cost increases we will incur this upcoming winter season. Fuel has increased (as of today) 55% from last winter & all materials are much ...15 posts · Joined 2019. #11 · Dec 8, 2019. In 2015 we took Command 7 a/k/a Intergrated a/k/a Symbiot Business Group to the carpet over multiple accounts. They lost in UT courts, badly. Their biggest mistake was sending us a bank wire on a late payment from a Symbiot bank account.If the plow did not come with the truck, in addition to checking the pink wire, call your local dealer and run the Isolation Module (a.k.a. "IM") part number by them. If memory serves me some GM trucks with the DRLs (a.k.a. Daytime Running Lights) required a special IM. 2006 F-350, 6.0 PSD, CC/SB, Lariat, 9'Fisher SS X-Blade. Like.Everything we do at BOSS comes back to one goal: giving snow and ice removal professionals everything they need to restore order when winter weather brings chaos. That's why we never stop pushing our designs, engineering and innovations to help make your job easier and more productive. Because at BOSS, our promise is that we will always be .... The World's Easiest Tie Down! 3/8" Tie Boss Strap - 1Classic Cotton Half Bunting, Set of 2. $54.95. What began as a Aug 15, 2007 · They have a steel trip cutting edge and the end plates are spring loaded. They are lighter then most blades and stand up very well. We have more then 10 of them in sizes from 8 to 16ft. The steel cutting edge will work better because the trucks really pack the snow down. JMO. The RT 520 will push a 10 ft very well .plow mods for my 1000' GRAVEL DRIVEWAY. I added a 1.5" solid steel bar and attached it to a new bottom plate for plowing my drive without removing all the gravel. I will post pics of how it came out soon. This thing works awesome. Thing weighs over 80 lbs. i hope this will not effect my western plow... 11 posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Nov 20, 2009. I just bought a backup tr jaded13640 Discussion starter. 32 posts · Joined 2013. #1 · Feb 6, 2014. I've got an 04 Dodge 3/4 ton with a western ultramount. I was having an issue with the blade not lowering. I aimed the salamander at tank and coils and it started working. But then the next day it wouldn't lower again until I drove the truck down the road.Nov 3, 2018 · 6289 posts · Joined 2017. #10 · Nov 3, 2018. OK,feel free to tell me I am wrong.Meyer 2 switches went to slik stik,for convenience.Problems started to arise,from aftermarket,and then,updated meyers valves,and a bigger pump (e57).The replacement valves,and the pumps in the e60 and e57 would allow "slap back",when going full swing,usually left ... Bolts Indus. 1177 posts · Joined 2003. #2 · Sep...
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