Mounting a 8.5' snow plow on a SSQA plate

[Bradbilt]

Ok. Got the plow, SSQA and the prince valve in the garage.

I have the blade pinned to the QA and now on to the hydraulic end,,,,,

The cushion valve has 4 pots and 2 "adjustment" screws

I assume the tractor side hoses go in one end and the plow side hoses into the other?

 

[George2615]

Cushion valve should be factory pre set and not need adjustment.
Attached is the plumbing drawing. A&C to the hyd. hoses. B&D to the cylinders.

 

[varmint]

When I installed the same cushion valve, I spoke with a hydraulic tech at Surplus Center. He told me to adjust the relief pressure as needed. Screwing in = more pressure needed for relief, out is less. Trial and error, if you will, helps. Both sides should move in or out the same amount. I think he said they are factory set at 1500 psi? Easy to do. If the blade changes its angle when pushing snow, and you don't want it to, you want a little higher relief pressure setting.

 

[Bradbilt]

Thanks guys. Hope to get it plumbed in tomorrow

 

[Bradbilt]

Well, plumbing it was not as easy As I had hoped. I got all the hoes made up except on 40" they had to get more hose and fittings LOL I guess 42' of hose was enough for them

Anyway, now I am fighting with pioneer quick connect fittings. I want the break away ones but I am having a hard time finding them. Went to two local TSC and one had what was supposedly break aways but after messing with them a bit, they are not. they will be going back tomorrow and I will be trying at the local NH dealer $$$.

Does anyone have any pics of their setup so I can put some down pressure on the blade to back blade? I was thinking of using some rubber bumpers off of a tract trailer for docking

Something like this and then I cam make a plate they will punch square against when the "bucket" is rolled forward
https://www.rcpw.com/truck-accessor...s/B5540.html?gclid=CKOk1JTA-MoCFVNZhgodcEkEqw

 

[Bradbilt]

Got it all mounted and working except for the ability to apply down pressure. I have some stuff on order for that.

I ended up adding another crossmember just behind where the plow pivots and added some new pin points. This got the plow 14" closer to the tractor. I used 2x3x1/4 tubing as the crossmember. I capped the ends. Then used 2x3/4" flat stock as new pin points to match the originals.

Overall I am very pleased with the set up. I just need to get my 3rd valve setup on the loader. Currently I have hoses run from the rear remotes for power angle. Ford is just dump and has the valve under the seat

 

[Wild Bill the 2nd]

Does anyone have any pics of their setup so I can put some down pressure on the blade to back blade? I was thinking of using some rubber bumpers off of a tract trailer for docking

Something like this and then I cam make a plate they will punch square against when the "bucket" is rolled forward
https://www.rcpw.com/truck-accessor...s/B5540.html?gclid=CKOk1JTA-MoCFVNZhgodcEkEqw

Sorry I'm late to this party but here is my thread if you haven't seen it. Just got it finished tonight. Works well.

I like the idea of the bumpers, I just have metal on metal to get me down pressure.

 

[Bradbilt]

Thanks for adding your build thread. I'll try and get some pics of my setup

 

[Glrret]

I used Wild Bill's design and this is how mine came out:



I did add some rear shoes to the back of the A frame and it works great.

I still need to find a better way to mount my hoses and then when the weather is better, its going to get a fresh coat of paint.

 

[Bradbilt]

It looks great Glrret