P1000 Snow plow and winch modifications

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Before winter this year, I wanted to do some improvements to my plow setup.
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To Do List:
1) Swap winch cable for plow strap
2) Add pull cable to angle plow from cab
3) Add upper limit switch to winch
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1) Installing a strap in place of winch cable.
Here is a pic of my setup. I did make a pully style system onto the plow.

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2) I have read about using a dog leash as a pull for changing the plow angle.
Added an eye bolt to the backside of the plow.
I guess I will see how it works this winter. It does pull fairly easily.

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3) Winch/plow upper limit switch
I will probably end up buying this Limit Switch from amazon.
But for testing, I went with a cheap temporary on toggle switch.

and some cushioning to slow it down towards the top

Here is my wiring
With the switch off, not touched by the plow arm, power flows through the relay to the winch in.
With the switch on, touched by the plow arm, no power flows to the winch in, until you winch out.
Even after shutting off power to winch in, the switch still has extra movement up, so I do not foresee switch damage. Unless I am up and hit a snow bank and push up further.
NO, it is not a water proof switch and no, the wire contacts/connections are not water proofed either.....oops haha

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How long will it last this winter. hahaha, I guess time will tell. 👍
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Have a good day

 

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[Hondasxs]

That limit switch is a great idea. A lot of people break ropes and cables because they cant see/tell when it is close to 100%. in draw.
Good job for sure.

 

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Finally uploaded a vid of
how the limit switch works.
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how the dog leash pivot pull works
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Have a good day

 

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Snow plow pivot modification.
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PARTS
8" 225lbs Linear Actuator

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5-Pin 12V Relay

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ON-Off-ON 3 Pin 3 Position Toggle Switch

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5/16" x 2" x 3" square U-bolt

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The wiring

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Actuator bench test
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Assembly

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Pivot left
I didn't have anyone to hold the camera, so that is all you get. haha
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How I use it:
1) Pull on dog leash to release pivot lock pin
2) Pivot snow plow
3) Release dog leash before left or right pivot point is reached. Pivot pin locks blade in position.
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The pivot lock pin takes all the snow plowing pressure, as it always has.
I will only pivot the blade with the blade off the ground and no pressure.
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Some additional information.
This length linear actuator is not long enough to pivot all the way to each side.
I always plow my snow to the left(pivot left), or straight.
I installed on the left side so I could pivot full left.
It will pivot half way to the right, but I rarely if ever push snow that way.

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Have a good day

 

[Vikes79]

Only risk I see with the limit switch is that it’s likely to get busted off, or limited by snow and ice buildup. Any chunks that come over the top are going to be an issue.

 

[Mark in Northern Iowa]

Yep, I agree, that is a possibility.
I did add a cover though...., sort of. 👍 haha!

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The switch I installed is just a test switch. More of a way to learn how to make it do what I want it to do. This is the Limit Switch I will replace it with and it is an actual touch switch.

I requested it as a Christmas gift and it will replace the toggle switch.
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Have a good day

 

[MuddHonda]

Added a winch, boat roller and quick connect plugs