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I used my front battery for the main 12 volt power to my unit ,I have been plowing for 2 winters and no problems. The headlights use a relay on each side for the plowlights and 12 volt power from the fuse panel to power the controller. my plow is a Myers
I just towed 2 snowmobiles on my trailer with my M1008, averaged 50 mph 230 miles it took 12.45 gallons of fuel 18.47 MPG but that was on a trip around town less.
I changed all the fluids,rotated tires,all new exhaust. sprayed the underside with preservative oil. Thankfully have a lift and warm garage (-5.5 temp this morning 1/18/11 in Maine)
I have a 8 ft. Meyer/Diamond it is 5 years old ,I got a NOS truck plate for my truck from a dealer in New York.I will see if I can find the info for you. The truck plows like a bulldozer I have never broke anything and have pushed heavy Maine snow !! runs off of 12 volt electric over hydraulics...
I have both 1008/1009 they both are great,but if I prefer the 1009 for my daily drive it rolls and steers easier.
The ride is much better in the 1009 more under cover storage.
The other nice part is 60 to 65 verses 50 is a nice thing also.
But if you need a truck then that's simple answer.
I...
I hate to say it but might save someone else the grief.
I was changing my glow plugs ( some were swollen),
I used the official tool pulled them out ,discarded them (without looking them over)
one tip had broken off,
guess how I found this out ?
TAP TAP TAP after I started it !!!
I pushed...
My 1950 M38, was driven from Fairbanks Alaska to Harrington Maine in 1980. It used or should I say it ate , 8 tires,(probably 30 year old tires also) 2 belts ,water pump, and a tie rod end.He took about 20 days to make the trip, about 200+ miles a day he tried for.With his Wife following in a...
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