Racked A-Frame

[John Banks]

Anyone got an A-frame for a MM1?

We got called out last night, so I'm on my way when...I'll spare you all the details, but for no apparent reason, a Durango decided to stop in the middle of the road at the bottom of the hill I was descending. I wasn't going fast, but the road was slick. It was either take out the Durango, or make it to the side of the road. I dropped the plow, slid off the side of the road, did some bushwhackin' and finally came to a hard stop up against a large tree. The plow actually saved me. Had I not had it on, it would have been ugly. Anyway, I got back on the road and the Durango was gone!

The lift chain popped the link where it attaches to the A-frame. I drove with the blade down back to my house. Got the chain fixed and raised the blade. It's hanging real low to one side, so I look, and sure enough the A-frame is racked.

So frustrating! It's always something!

Hope you guys had a safe and profitable event!

[John Banks]

Got a new A-frame from CPW. My local dealer didn't have any, not that I thought they would stock something like that, but wanted to see what he could do since we do most of our business with him. He made some calls and apparently his supplier is waiting to get them in. He couldn't tell me how long. So I pulled out my CPW catalog, called them up. They had 7 in stock. $260.00 and I should have it in a couple of days.

I guess it could be worse. Whenever I think about how bad I got it, I then immediately think about the soldiers who are fighting for us, and how they haven't seen their kids, families, etc in so long. It really puts things in perspective for me. I say my prayers and realize how thankful I really am.

[John Banks]

I did a search but couldn't find anything. Anyone know what size and grade the Fisher MM1 lift chain is?

[Ecurb]

John seems like lot of idoits last nite. Gald your OK good thing the bags didnt go off. I had a paper guy spin out and just about get me last nite and i was stopped LOL Wet sloppy crap. Well time to go back and clean one lot. Than its bed time for this old Fart. Did you call southbury and southington?

[snowplowjay]

John...


I have a new complete Fisher chain setup mixed in with my parts.........


PM me if you have no luck...


Jay

[mikegamb]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by John Banks
[B]Got a new A-frame from CPW. My local dealer didn't have any, not that I thought they would stock something like that, but wanted to see what he could do since we do most of our business with him. He made some calls and apparently his supplier is waiting to get them in. He couldn't tell me how long. So I pulled out my CPW catalog, called them up. They had 7 in stock. $260.00 and I should have it in a couple of days.




I will no longer deal with CPW after what they did to me. I ordered a new quadrant for a western pro ultra mount plow and they sent me the uni mount pro plow quadrant. I told them what they did wrong so i returned it and they said the right quadrant will be shipped out in the AM...well 2 weeks went by and no quad..they said the owner was looking over the one i returned for the past 2 weeks and when he gave them the okay he would be sending out the correct one..so they laid me up for 3 weeks total..i ended up going to my western dealer and order the part and had it within 2 days

[snowplowjay]

Mike whenever you need Western Parts go to Atlantic Star Trailers down in Cheshire.........

Steve Beebe is a great guy and also a member of our site here!!!


Jay

[mikegamb]

Originally posted by snowplowjay
Mike whenever you need Western Parts go to Atlantic Star Trailers down in Cheshire.........

Steve Beebe is a great guy and also a member of our site here!!!


Jay


I know

I deal with Jim down there all the time

[mikegamb]

Originally posted by mikegamb
I know

I deal with Jim down there all the time

I ment to say bill..I get my downeaster and western guys mixed up LOL

[snowplowjay]

John

Your PM box is full!!!

I have 2 lengths of brand new OEM Fisher Lift Chain

one is a 62" Lift Chain
and the other is a 3ft safety travel chain...


Email me @ snowplowjay@snet.net

attached is a pic of the chain and other parts I have...

[gslam88]

Jay,

That chain looks just like MEYERS chain...and I know how much you love Meyers!!!!


Pete

[mikegamb]

Originally posted by gslam88
Jay,

That chain looks just like MEYERS chain...and I know how much you love Meyers!!!!


Pete


That top chain looks like the one on my westerns..Meyers has the bigger loops

[snowplowjay]

They are both the same link size chain and they ARE Fisher chain.............It was all cased in OEM Fisher casing as a package... I have the brand new headgear sitting on a shelf at the shop waiting for a rainy day to wire the lights so that I can use it as a decoration or something...........


Jay

[CT18fireman]

Jay's is for the conventional plows. The MM1s use a nine foot length of chain. That is enough for the ring in the lift triangle and for the safety chain. This allows you to adjust to your truck.

[BWAMX]

Hey Mike,

Your A frame and Quad are sitting in the parts dept, by the door, better go pick them up before they grow legs.

Might need them next week if winter returns.

[mikegamb]

Originally posted by BWAMX
Hey Mike,

Your A frame and Quad are sitting in the parts dept, by the door, better go pick them up before they grow legs.

Might need them next week if winter returns.


LOL already did

[John Banks]

Got my new a-frame today. After Mike's post I was nervous about what they would actually ship. It's the correct frame, and even included a new center pin and a new lift chain. Must be a kit. Thanks for the pics and your offer Jay, I do appreciate it!

Now I just have to get it stripped down and back together tomorrow as it looks like we have more snow coming in on wednesday. Shouldn't be too tough, just pins and some weighty steel to lift off.

[snowplowjay]

John!

I am glad that you got it all squared away..........

I hope you have good luck with everything now for the rest of the winter!!! No more headaches!!!


Jay

[John Banks]

Here here :drinkup :drinkup

Thanks Jay.

[atgreene]

I'm used to buying A-frames for the MM1. I've been through 3 in 5 years, and the current one is fairly well egged out at the pivot pin. It's too bad they wouldn't put bushings in there to allow replacement. There just isn't enough steel to keep it from wearing through both the plow and the A-frame after lots of use.