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Old 11-28-2014, 09:57 AM
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Need to look at the plow. Used it in the morning and last night it wouldn't pivot back to the left. Not sure if ice in the line of the pressure or return line. Tried to push against my dads tractor but would only move a little after repeated bumps
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 10:08 AM
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Good morning Shawn. I'm hoping this snow doesn't mean we won't see another storm until mid January. Been better to get this three week later. Tractor and blower handle it OK?
No problem with the blower - the welds are holding up fine! Thanks again.

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Yup. Cheaper too. Personally I like a good balance of tire/wheel, but personally I'd rather have more sidewall and less wheel. If nothing else, up here you need it because of how bad the roads are. I know SOOO many people that have damaged/cracked wheels on low-profile tires.

After my truck is paid off I plan to run a set of steel 33" Studded Duratracs for winter/plowing. Not that I NEED them....the 35's work great. But better is well....better!
Better is always better. But the 20" are great for towing heavy, or at least that's my experience. Less sidewall flex means less sway with the big rig hooked up. That plus the new Bilsteins I put on and it tows like a champ. But I agree that for all other purposes more sidwall is more better!

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I hate low profile on trucks. Look like wagon wheels. I agree need sidewalls on those. I use what I can find on Craig's list.
See above! Been watching Craigslist but no joy on CHEAP but if you want to spend $1,200 there's something out there for you.

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Need to look at the plow. Used it in the morning and last night it wouldn't pivot back to the left. Not sure if ice in the line of the pressure or return line. Tried to push against my dads tractor but would only move a little after repeated bumps
Better be careful bumping it - good way to burst a hydraulic hose if you bump too hard. Then you'll have a mess.
 
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Need to look at the plow. Used it in the morning and last night it wouldn't pivot back to the left. Not sure if ice in the line of the pressure or return line. Tried to push against my dads tractor but would only move a little after repeated bumps

That's not good. But better now while it's reasonably warm, and not in Jan/Feb when you REALLY need it.
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 11:41 AM
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That's not good. But better now while it's reasonably warm, and not in Jan/Feb when you REALLY need it.
That is correct.

You getting out to hunt at all?
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 12:11 PM
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That is correct.

You getting out to hunt at all?
Rifle season ends tomorrow, and I'm working this weekend. So no.
 
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Rifle season ends tomorrow, and I'm working this weekend. So no.
that stinks.
Ours end Sunday.
 
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Found the problem with the plow. The control block had water in it that froze and was stopping the lever from being pushed down to work the piston to rotate the plow to the left. Popped the ice out and works great. Happens sometimes.

Not the best picture but the control block is to the right of the hoses. The cover is off it
 
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Morning Vermont.
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 04:21 PM
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Howdy Jim. How was your day?
 
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Good evening Jim, Shaun and everyone

Hope you had a great Friday
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 07:41 PM
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Howdy Jim. How was your day?
Didn't work so it was good
 
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Old 11-28-2014, 07:44 PM
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Good evening Jim, Shaun and everyone

Hope you had a great Friday
Good evening Don.

You kick some old ladies asses today to get the last items in stock today?
 
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Howdy Jim..

Not me.. I never have gone shopping on this day and never will..

I slept late recuperating from yesterday..LOL
 
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Good evening Don.

You kick some old ladies asses today to get the last items in stock today?
Evening Jim!

Today was a good day to just stay home. Road rage and kicking some old ladies asses I didn't. Road rage and a Super Duty is not a good combination.
 
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