Re: Meyers snow plow power unit

Posted by Paul in MN on January 16, 2009 at 14:49:39 from (71.210.154.59):

In Reply to: Meyers snow plow power unit posted by Herald on January 15, 2009 at 19:46:45:

Harold,

I would doubt that your E 47 is worn out, it probably needs servicing or replacement of one or 2 solenoid valves. My E 47 came with my 86 Dodge truck when I bought it in 89. My guess is that the plow (a C-8) was a bit older than the truck. I have plowed every year with it, and it usually plows 10 to 20 customers. I had trouble with it years ago, but then learned to change the blue oil near the beginning of the snow season, and again as we get into early spring. The oil changes color to a blue-green when it has absorbed water, and needs to get out of there or will stick the L-R turn solenoid. When that solenoid is gunked up the blade turns right when the switch for left is activated. There was an improved solenoid (~$60) available. The water and grit get into the system when there is slushy snow and the turn cylinders have a few rust pits. Some slush and sand hang in the pits and get pulled into the system as you turn the blade. If your turn cylinders are pitted, they should be replaced (but the chrome ram is separately available also).

I plowed for a lot of years with a Western blade and pump with cable controls. It is a simpler system and will put up with a lot of abuse including water and grit. But if I change the blue Meyers oil frequently, the E 47 has been more reliable. I tried an off-brand oil, and it was no good.

I know nothing about the E 60, but suspect it is as good and maybe better than the E 47.

My complaint with the Meyers blade has been it has rusted through from the back where the ribs are. With the huge replacement cost, I have welded 14 gauge patches to the front of the plow blade. By forming the curvature of the patch to the blade, and welding and grinding, I have a smooth enough surface that very little snow hangs on, probably no more than without the patches. The V-shaped formed ribs on the back also rusted through like swiss cheese, but they were available as replacement parts for about $20 each. My E 47 is still on its original electrical motor (Bosch??).

I like the fact that I can activate 2 functions at the same time like turn and drop. Some systems will only allow one function at a time.

Good Luck,

Paul in MN

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