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Snow plow cable help

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Ed729

Hello,

 

I have a plow that hasn’t been capable of angling the blade since I’ve had it. I replaced the cable, added a handle and an R clamp. The problem is when I pull on the cable, it slides inside the R clamp. From the parts diagram I think I have all the parts to make it work, but I’ve never seen one work in person so maybe I’m missing something. I can pull on the indexing pin near the plow and angle the blade so it’s not frozen up. This is a newer style plow for a 300 series, part number 79364

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gwest_ca

There are 3 of the R-clamps. The outer conduit must not be able to slide in at least the top clamp.

 

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Ed729

I only have holes for one R clamp as you can see in the picture, more would obviously help. I can drill holes and add more but I wonder why it’s missing them. 
 

I got it working at least temporarily using vise grips on the R clamp until I can get more.

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Ed Kennell

Looks like someone made some mods to the blade angling lever.   Maybe that's when the other holes dissapeared.

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wallfish

Better clamps and more of them.

For a temp solution you can use zip ties. One around the cable and handle, one only around the cable and previous zip tie. Do that in multiple locations

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Ed729

Hi Ed, 

 

What mods are you talking about? Sorry I’ve not seen another one in person so spotting the mods is like finding Waldo for me.

 

Wallfish,

 

I bent the R clamp with the vise grips and it’s holding for now. It is a factory toro clamp so I’m not sure why it’s not holding but zip ties(temporary) and more clamps sounds good.

 

thanks 

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peter lena

@Ed729 ed ,I  don't have your set up , but found that light steel rod , 1/8 - 3/16 " works best  with a heavy swing point. note your " steering quadrant , slide pin action " , that could easily be your trouble spot. run my rod thru 1/4"  eye bolts for zero restriction to action , greased. verify grease lubrication on your  quadrant swing area. also set up my plows  , on 2 milk crates , one in front of frame brace area, one in rear . with a roller stool , you can roll around and correct your problem . think a firm solid rod pull , with a non dragging quadrant , slide pin action will solve your issue . that roller stool look at function , really helps . pete 

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