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CNY Joe

11-25-2003, 01:57 PM

The only thing I want to do is add a snow deflector to my Boss plow. I have already added one to my Snoway. Just need to get the cold air in place so we can get the lake effect machine going:D

Big Nate's Plowing

11-25-2003, 02:17 PM

shoot me an e-mail I can make you a screaming deal right now before prices jump again

oh and I still have some wiring to do on my plow

BWhite

11-25-2003, 02:20 PM

You need to put some rust inhibitor on that exposed lift cylinder on your cherry picker . it's all rusted :(

Arc Burn

11-25-2003, 02:23 PM

I've been to busy getting everybody else set up,i managed to find enough time sunday to put a harness on my truck and to be perfectly honest i'd be embaressed to let anybody see how i did my own:geez ,I'm a neat freak when it comes to customers trucks,i do every harness myself,the guy helping me doesn't even ask to do it,he knows exactly how i am,he comes in the shop,opens his truck mount box and goes to work.My poor truck:grinz The old girl looks like an electrical abortion gone bad:( Kind of like the way the dealer that installed my first plow years ago:D

Big Nate's Plowing

11-25-2003, 02:32 PM

that cherrypicker is less then 1 month old, d@wn chi-tiwan junk I am going to try to polish it out with steel wool. avoid harbor freight cherrypickers or jacks, first lift with this one was that 800# spool back when it was 400' long and the boom broke, now it has a piece of 2½" schedule 320 black pipe it is almost ½" thick walls:D

my harness isint that bad, but still an abortion:shades

SLC1

11-25-2003, 02:36 PM

We still have cleanups to finish about a week, then have about one week of christmas decorations to hang at a bunch of commerical accounts, then we will be ready, or it seems that we are never really "ready" for the first storm. Just my two cents

www.schmidtlawncare.com

phillyplowking1

11-25-2003, 02:42 PM

Nope im all ready for the snow and ice!Just got a new boss v put on one of dumps:D

kawdude

11-25-2003, 02:57 PM

tranny:( :headwall

BWhite

11-25-2003, 03:03 PM

I say my prayers to the transmission gods . knock on wood . sometimes i think i need to have a new tranny ready to go, if needed .
I still have to wrap things up . Maybe this long weekend

Adams Plowing

11-25-2003, 03:09 PM

Better get to that tranny the snow should be coming any day now... i hope anyways... getting tired of waiting.

cat320

11-25-2003, 03:15 PM

Need more time to repair the alternator.

W-n-K Landscaping

11-25-2003, 03:22 PM

I need to mount my salter, and I would prefer to do a fluid change on my tranny, but I can push snow right now, and I only have one account that is an automatic salt, so if I have to I can do that one by hand- small auto parts store lot.

Other than that I'm still doing construction work, and I'm forcing myself to go hunting on Thursday AM with a friend, my arm hurts I'm twisting it so much!!:D LOL!

The only thing I really need to finish before snow is one more roof- couldn't do it before due to rain or snow, and last weekend I had to pour 18yds of concrete for the customer since he couldn't get a mason to agree to a date and he needs to get his garage up. So it looks like this weekend will be throwing tin!

Bill
SPC Addict

CNY Joe

11-25-2003, 03:39 PM

Bill, you also have to clean out your PM box it is full...:D

campi

11-25-2003, 03:43 PM

AdamsPlowing, hows the weather differ from Erie,pa to where I live Pocono,pa, never been there? 3yrs here! rest of the time, in N.J.!! let it snow!!!!! :cash :cash :cash Campi!!! (joe)

Adams Plowing

11-25-2003, 03:50 PM

We usually get a crapload of snow thanks to that wonderful lake effect machine i think we had like 140 inches or somewhere around there last year...

campi

11-25-2003, 03:51 PM

I never used a snow deflecter, I think i will put one on this year, its gotta help, roll the snow, just a thought, we need snow!!:cash Campi !!!!!

W-n-K Landscaping

11-25-2003, 03:57 PM

Adams Plowing- Sounds like you're trying to catch up to my neck of the woods- This year I think I will try and record what we get at my place, last year I think we got close to 200"!!!! Living off of the end of Lake Ontario Is GREAT!!! LOL!!

I look forward to another heavy year, and I plan on trying to grow next year!

Bill
SPC Addict

BTW Joe- It's all cleaned out now!!
Sorry:rolleyes:

Adams Plowing

11-25-2003, 04:01 PM

heh I put my order in for atleast 150" this year Hopefully we'll get it...:cash

campi

11-25-2003, 04:06 PM

can i get 50 inches of that white gold?? :cash :cash Campi !!!!!

Mick

11-25-2003, 05:41 PM

I WAS all ready. Then Sunday I took off with the one ton. Turned a corner from a stop sign and it died. Wouldn't start. Had it hauled to the dealer's. Yesterday, they figured out it was a transfer pump. Today, they figure out it's also a fuel sending unit. The worst part of it is that when they installed that flat bed, they welded it to the frame. Had to cut the bed off to get to the fuel tanks. Two days, $900 later and it's still there. Maybe tomorrow. I can plow with the 1/2 ton. Just so I don't need to sand. With these temps, not much worry of either :( .

jt5019

11-25-2003, 06:07 PM

I need to install my new cutting edge that is due in this week.Got the sander all set today.(still waiting on my salt pallets)I should flush the radiators and put new fluid in just havnt had the chance.Other then that im doing ok i could plow tonight if i had too.

Arc Burn

11-25-2003, 06:47 PM

B White-DO NOT say the "T" word:p For some reason i've got a bad feeling about the tranny in my 00' chevy,this is the first year it will plow and something in my gut tells me it can't handle it,i can't explain it,just the way it clunks and clanks sometimes,i can already hear it's final clu-clank,2am,2' of snow,middle of no mans land,no cell reception.....I don't want to talk about this anymore:wah

sno-mover

11-25-2003, 09:02 PM

I still have to install the plow:headwall :mad:
Philly; how's about some oicts of that new Boss:grinz

Prosno

11-26-2003, 01:10 AM

Sander for the F-350 flatbed needs work, just pulled off the chute and had to torch off spinner bearings. Today well get some welding done to the sheet metal and put new bearings in.

WoofsPlow

11-26-2003, 05:09 AM

Just need to stock-up on bagged salt.

GreenQuest Lawn

11-26-2003, 05:46 AM

I still need to get and mount my salter (should be in next week)

I was out Mon night with the fert spreader.:eek:

Other than that I too am stocking up on Bagged salt, Its nice now that my son can lift the bags, always great to have help.

snonut12

11-26-2003, 05:51 AM

Still need to install and wires lights, headache rack, re-route the trailer electrical harness connector up to the bumper with new connector, order several necessary equipment, parts, and tools to carry in my truck, and get a load of magic salt and sand.

The good news is that I am very close to be completed with leaves cleanup, so I should be able to work on my truck pretty soon. :cool: :burnout

But if it should snow now, I still will be able to go out plowing.

wyldman

11-26-2003, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by Mick
I WAS all ready. Then Sunday I took off with the one ton. Turned a corner from a stop sign and it died. Wouldn't start. Had it hauled to the dealer's. Yesterday, they figured out it was a transfer pump. Today, they figure out it's also a fuel sending unit. The worst part of it is that when they installed that flat bed, they welded it to the frame. Had to cut the bed off to get to the fuel tanks. Two days, $900 later and it's still there. Maybe tomorrow. I can plow with the 1/2 ton. Just so I don't need to sand. With these temps, not much worry of either :( .

Mick - you shouldn't have to pull the flatbed off to get the tank(s) out.They should have been able to drop them out from underneath.Do these guys know what they are doing ?

snonut12

11-26-2003, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by wyldman
Mick - you shouldn't have to pull the flatbed off to get the tank(s) out.They should have been able to drop them out from underneath.Do these guys know what they are doing ?

Exactly my same thought, but I didn't want to comment about it earlier since I am not an expert mechanic, so I could not say for sure. Over two days and probably at least a grand by now, and it is not fixed yet, I think that tell me something is not right. :geez

Sorry to hear you are having this problem.

W-n-K Landscaping

11-26-2003, 06:21 AM

I agree- I have worked in some pretty cramped spaces before, but they should have been able to drop the tanks right out the bottom, even if it meant cutting the straps and replacing them. It sounds like they either don't know what they are doing, or they are trying to take you for a ride. Is this your regular mechanic?

They should also have had enough time now to replace the sending units, both tanks( if needed) and the transfer switch, and if not yesterday, they should be buttoning it all up today.

Hey Wyldman, what is the book time to replace two sending units, the transferswitch, and some lines? I know that book time is usually not too accurate, but just out of curiosity, what would the manufacturer give you to do it?
(I'm assuming that you use similar tables to most of the shops in my area that are provided by the manufacturer or other industry resource.)

Bill

drobson

11-26-2003, 06:57 AM

I'm not even close to being ready, still in cleanup mode right now, but hoping to use the end of this week to get the plows out and setup.

campi

11-26-2003, 06:59 AM

:confused: mick, i had dual tanks i went to 1 last year,new tank sending unit and straps! well my sending unit went bad last month, my mechanic, friend, decided insted of pulling fuel tank down, we just un bolted 8 bolts that held the bed down since its only been 2 months since the new bed was put on, used never sieze on bolts, took us 1 hour!! even when we took old tanks out it only took 2 hours to drain them then un bolt them!! air tools are fast i would question them, wyldman would probably know what the book time shouls be, just my thoughts!!! good luck! Campi !!!!!

JohnnyU

11-26-2003, 08:19 AM

Nothing major, I just have to change all the fluids in my truck and both plows. I mounted the prowings over the weekend, they are nice, but it takes a little customizing to get them to fit....

Now I just need to stock up on salt, no biggie, I'll probably run to get some today!

Mick

11-26-2003, 09:57 AM

Thanks for the concern, guys. I appreciate it. Yes, they have my confidence. It's one of the biggest dealers in the area. I bought the truck there. They replaced the PMD and glow plugs last winter and do all my maint. Plus I bought the wife's new Buick there. Got called this morning that it's done. When they replaced the transfer pump, they found that the sending unit was leaking. Did that yesterday and put it together early this morning. Bill came to $1038.

When the service manager called yesterday, he had several choices, another was to cut a hole in the wooden bed. I bought the truck like that and I know it was a custom built, heavy-duty rig. I'll find out more when I go get it this afternoon.

Now I need some snow/ice to pay for it.:(

BWhite

11-26-2003, 02:25 PM

I would still like to hear why they couldnt unbolt the straps and lower the tanks from underneath ?

Mick

11-26-2003, 05:43 PM

Originally posted by BWhite
I would still like to hear why they couldnt unbolt the straps and lower the tanks from underneath ?

The manager had taken off early when I got there. The mechanic that worked on it was gone for the day. So, I was going to have to wait till Friday to ask him again. But found this on the service order:

"... replaced transfer pump works now but sender unit on rear tank leaks bad needs new sender unit got ready to remove rear tank and found rear bumper assemb welded to tank cover had to cut and remove body completely off removed and replaced sender from top new clamps and assemb instal body and new bolts fill tank no leaks at this time."

slplow

11-26-2003, 06:34 PM

I need to get my spreader running ( that will be done on monday). I want to put some strobes on my pick-up and get rid of the magnet light. Also would like to put a strobe light on my skid steer. Oh ya, find out the problem im having with my 8.5 fisher.

W-n-K Landscaping

11-26-2003, 07:20 PM

So somebody got a little excited with the welder- that explains alot. Thanks for the update Mick! We were worried for a bit, but it sounds like they were reasonable. I don't agree with the charge- but then again I do almost all of my work myself- with the exception of rebuilding the tranny- that gets sent out. I will pull and install it, and everything else.

Bill

Good luck!! Hopefully you'll have time to install everything else before you get to try out your plow!!

Snoworks

11-27-2003, 11:10 PM

Just finished changing the fuel pod on my Jimmy. Also, did a tune up, oil change, transmember mount, pcv, air filter cleaning, several rubber gromet replacements, thermostat and complete plow cleaning! One down 5 to go!

Chuck B.

Eyesell

11-28-2003, 03:51 AM

Need to bolt on the 200 Amp alternator but other than that I'm just waiting on mother nature.:smokin :smokin

BWhite

11-28-2003, 05:06 AM

Nothing in the forecast (guess) yet

BWhite

11-28-2003, 05:08 AM

Oh , well its to bad they needed to take the long way to get at your problem . That always costs

Mick

11-28-2003, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by cnypropertysvcs
I don't agree with the charge- but then again I do almost all of my work myself- with the exception of rebuilding the tranny- that gets sent out. I will pull and install it, and everything else.

I do very little maintenance or mechanical work myself. I'd rather send it out and have it done right the first time. Seems like every time I try to save money by doing something myself, it winds up costing more. Likewise, if I try to use "a guy I know". My wife and I were talking about this on the way to pick it up. It may cost a little more, but we know they have the equipment and it'll be done right. That happened last year on the 1/2 ton. It needed a steering box, so the place where our son worked tried to "save us some money". I wound up paying them, then, when it wasn't working, still taking it to another place to have it done right.

"You get what you pay for".

W-n-K Landscaping

11-28-2003, 06:50 AM

I am fortunate enough to have some experience, and help fro a father who has done most of his work also. We are a mechanically inclined family, and have most of the tools needed to do the work right the first time. If we don't have what is needed, and we can afford the needed item, then we will get it. We have a pretty good tool collection now, and still growing. Now getting our shop organized is another story..... LOL!!

Bill

The Boss

11-28-2003, 06:12 PM

I gotta have a truck!:eek:
Mine is in the shop getting some body work done so I can hopefully trade it in on a chevy before snow flys.
Also, I put a piece of 1/2 in. conveyor belt on my boss for a deflector. Blade is crying for snow!