1947 Marmon Harrington Snow-Go
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1947 Marmon Harrington Snow-Go
I have a 47 marmon harrington snow go.It has a snow blower in front run by a contiental motor in back.A flat head v8 powers the truck.It's in real nice shape.My question is,is it a F-6 or F-7?
Does anyone have information on these trucks?
Thanks,Ned Campion
Does anyone have information on these trucks?
Thanks,Ned Campion
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1947 Marmon Harrington Snow-Go
F-6 or F-7? Neither...The F designation started with the '48 model year trucks, '47 and prior were just known by their ratings, like 1 1/2 ton, 2 ton, etc...Sorry, I don't have any info on Marmons...I do believe somebody here on the boards has info on Marmons.
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1947 Marmon-Herrington Sno-Go
Almost all of the Ford/M-H Sno-Go vehicles in the 40's used the Ford 1-1/2 ton chassis. They used special single rear wheels to replace the duals, as the single tires on the back had about the same track width as the front, and thereby reduced the resistance in going through deep snow. The rear tires could follow in the same path as the fronts. The weight of the rotary plow engine in the rear didn't really require the capacity of dual 7.50x20 tires. The singles were often 8.25x20, although some trucks were equipped with special high ply 18" diameter wheels and tires. Sno-Go also offered an optional two speed auxiliary transmission (in addition to the M-H two speed transfer case) to provide an exceptionally low creeper gear. First gear on the main transmission, low range on the M-H transfer case, and underdrive on the Sno-Go auxiliary transmission!
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Generally speaking, these Sno-Go trucks have very few miles, less than 10,000, but most likely high hours due to the creeper gears. I did not know that they had the 2 speed transfer cases. I know of a 42 Sno Go that has the 2 speed auxillary, but one speed transfer. I have a 1952 M-H F-3, or R32 in M-H lingo.
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Boy, am I glad I came upon this forum! I have never heard of the Sno-Go trucks. What years did they make them? How many were made? Where could a guy possibly find one? I am a huge Ford Truck enthusiast. One of the trucks I have is a 1950 F-3 in bone stock original condition. I bought it from the original owner in western Kansas 3 years ago and it still has the original paint and interior! I would be interested in seeking out one of these sno-go trucks to add to the collection. It doesn't matter what condition it is in...just as long as it is mostly complete and it must have that good old flathead V8!
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I don't know the actual years, but they go back to at least 1941 and as late as 1953. In the Ford Trucks Since 1905 book, there is a picture of a F500 Sno-Go Ford. Most early forty Sno-Go trucks were for military bases, then after that, highway departments, lodges,etc. I know of a 1942 in southern Oregon that has the military tag in the cab. It is all there, but the plow engine was laying in pieces. Look at Cutstrucks on the web. He has a plow truck converted to a flatbed. Looks neat. Look in truck salvage yards, or if in the area of an old military base in snow country, there may be one in someone's backyard or weedpatch.
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'48 MH with Snogo
I have a '48 MH Ford with Snogo blower. I have used it for the past four years to blow about one mile of road in heavy snow country; it does great. Everything works fine, except--at some point, someone must have put grade 8 bolts in the blower hub for shear bolts, and cracked the fan shaft. It finally broke last winter. I had a new shaft machined, and I can't get it to fit in the case. Miter gear doesn't match; drive gear rubs against the case; bearings don't fit right (depth). Am I doing something wrong, or do I have a poorly machined shaft? I don't have tools to pull things apart and accurately measure. I have the old shaft. I would consider selling the rig as is, if someone wants to come and get it. I think the blower transmission is going to need some troubleshooting, but everything else works great.
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Still looking? See my new thread; I have a '48 MH with Snogo. I might sell it, if I don't figure out how to get the blower transmission back together before winter.
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hey-hey-hey!!! i would be interested, post some pics, please. while your at it, take a look at my gallery--------------- 42 mh awd-----------------let me know what you think. where are you located? i have owned 3 over the years, drive mine, (gallery), all the time.
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what thread???????? i would entertain this, talk to me!
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Sorry I haven't said anything about ol' Lucky lately. I rebuilt the blower transmission with a new fan shaft; the auger drive gear bearing and housing are now new and rebuilt. The thing is running like a watch; we're getting tons of snow here, and the ol' gal is blowing it about a hundred feet. Sure is fun to drive. Old guys like to stop and watch. I doubt if there are many of these things still actually working. I'd be interested in hearing about it if there are. I'll try to post some pictures of it in action. I've decided not to sell it for a while, and use it. Please stay in touch, though.
