What am I doing wrong? ‘69 Charger 12 snow plow install

[BrianKoch 307]

Gentlemen,

 

I am in the process of installing my snow plow on my 1969 Charger 12 and cannot figure out how to get the lift mechanism to set right when the plow is lowered, that is, when the lift handle is forward the plow is lowered too low to the ground (it seems).

Am I missing something on the lift linkage that would provide a “stop” of some sort for the plow to lower when the handle is forward, but not lower so much that it digs into the ground? 
 

Also, I could not get the lift handle to return to the raised position, so I added chain to the bottom of the lift bar and connected that to the plow. Doing this now allows the lift handle to fully retract in raised position. Not sure if that’s right either. 
 

Please see photos. The first 2 are of plow in raised position. The second 2 are of plow in lowered position. 

 

Brian

[pfrederi 17,685]

Plowed many years with this charger and this setup...

 

 

[oliver2-44 9,713]

27 minutes ago, BrianKoch said:

 

 

In the above 1st picture 6" above the bottom of the lift arm you'll notice that part behind the lift arm with the angled slot. That's where you should have a rod with a knob on the top of it to set your height. it's called your 'Dial a Height"  if you look at the parts list for your tractor you will see the parts that are missing which go in that slot. 

[BrianKoch 307]

30 minutes ago, oliver2-44 said:

In the above 1st picture 6" above the bottom of the lift arm you'll notice that part behind the lift arm with the angled slot. That's where you should have a rod with a knob on the top of it to set your height. it's called your 'Dial a Height"  if you look at the parts list for your tractor you will see the parts that are missing which go in that slot. 

Thank you! I will try and source that part. 

[Pullstart 62,812]

Some people prefer a solid link to apply down pressure, some people prefer the float of a chain.  Either way, add lots of weight to the tractor for best traction 

[oliver2-44 9,713]

@BrianKoch

That's a simple part to make, just an 'L" shaped round rod with threads on the long end of the L, and a threaded know that you can find on line or in those drawers at Ace hardware.  Unfornatualy I don't have one to measure, but maybe someone will be able to provide you some measurements.

[Lee1977 6,649]

The adjustment knob can be bought from "Wheel Horse Parts & More. The little black rubber thing Is a comode bushing I use above the adjustment knob as It tend to back off from vibration.

The rod is 3/8" diameter treadfed down 4".

 

 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2022 by Lee1977

[peter lena 8,589]

@BrianKoch  in addition to the above advise , when ever I  set up an implement , I  go step by step , for function check , harder or easier to use?  lubricate every movement point , verify for easier  usage. very often find a spot that really improves things , do not like rust or sloppy lifting areas . just my own view  of  how things work , might even move your lift rod to rear hole , on lift arm , add a lift spring to it ?  been going rogue so long , its just a regular thing . don't listen to me , it upsets people , pete  

[BrianKoch 307]

UPDATE:

Fabricated and scrounged for parts and it works beautifully now. Thank you to all that contributed. 
 

 

 

Edited November 15, 2022 by BrianKoch

[Pullstart 62,812]

And you have your front ags on the correct way for snow use!    great picture there!

[c-series don 8,676]

You’ll also want to replace that cutting edge, looks like it’s already been flipped. Amy good metal shop can make a new one for you, or you may find one online. 

[peter lena 8,589]

@BrianKoch  thats what i,m talking about !,  how does that steering quadrant work? thats another detailing issue , use , red aerosol spray grease  on the spring pulled  slide pin , just behind quadrant , use can tube extension , pop off frame cover  spots for access . firm up the push lever mount points / washers and grease , also use elastic lock nuts on the related squeeze lever , movement points . bolt thru , use elastic nut to hold perfect swing point . my slide movement pin , slides like a rifle bolt ,  use hairpin clamps on the back of  frame swing lever point , pete   

[peter lena 8,589]

@Snoopy11   SNOOP , you know what I'm talking about ,  when you have dealt with the issue  , and  improved on it , you know how it can work ,  thanks for the shout , pete

[Snoopy11 5,714]

2 minutes ago, peter lena said:

when you have dealt with the issue  , and  improved on it , you know how it can work

Yessir! Absolutely! I wish I would have seen this thread sooner, I have the parts that @BrianKoch needed to do this project. But, then we wouldn't have gotten to see him fabricate these awesome parts!

 

Hopefully he keeps his beautiful work from rusting!!!

 

Don