Yeah you always take the cylinder and main lift hydraulic lines off at the pump and move the blade side to side (slowly) as well to drain out the old fluid from the lines and cylinders. And what about greasing the pivot at the bottom? Kind of seems like a half a service job to me?
busted a line this morning to my ds angle hose. 8" of snow and no one is open till tomorrow, we're expecting -52 deg wind chills. Had to use Dextron to get back on the road. How can I flush and bleed the angle rams? Gotta love Chicago
Lift the plow, remove both lines at the pump and put them into a bucket. Now the fun part, angle the plow manually several times until fluid stops flowing from the lines. If you want to flush them more angle the plow one way and take the hose from the fully collapsed ram and stick it in a bottle of fresh fluid. Once you angle the plow the other way (manually) the ram should draw the fresh fluid from the bottle. Next connect the two rams together with one hose. Manually angle plow left and right several times and that should circulate the clean fluid between both rams. Now you can put hoses back the way they were and once again place them in a bucket, angle left and right to purge them, then reconnect to pump, fill pump, angle several times while keeping an eye on the fluid level. Hope that helps, and stay warm out there!
went to all this trouble making a sweet video on how to change the fluid, but you didn't show me how to check the level and know when to add more haha. thanks for getting me most of the way though!
Good to change the fluid annually like you did to keep moisture to a minimum. I like to flush the angle rams too. Do you use ATF in yours or the low temp western oil?
I wind up spilling too much fluid when I try to flush the rams so I skipped that.. I use the Western fluid, I have this thing about using only what the manufacturer recommends, esp when the pump is so costly.
All the western pumps I've ever bought have been filled with ATF from the installer. The manual even specifies the oil as ATF. The nice thing about the western fluid is it stays thinner when its bitter cold, atf slows em down a bit. And yes... flushing rams is a messy proposition for sure, lol. Merry christmas buddy
I purchased a new filter and it comes with a large and small o ring and some plastic tube.have you ever replaced the filter. IT it hard to do.Wonder if I can just replace he filter and leave the the stuff as is?
Tj Lomin I think the filter just pulls off but I can't remember exactly it's been a year since I've done that last. sorry if that doesn't really help you.
I was hooking my western v plow up today doing maintenance making sure it’s ready for winter as soon as I connected it and lifted it the pressure cap blew off.. fluid everywhere. Any reason for that? Going to order a new cap now as the other one is broken.
My guess: You filled the reservoir tank while still having fluid in the ram that goes up and down. When you go down that fluid from the ram returns to the reservoir tank, thus overfilling the reservoir that you just topped off causing it to overfill and blow out the vent cap
So I went to take the main canister off an older western ultra mount and those 4 little hex screws that hold it on are so warped and messed up, its hard to get a grip.Any advice on that. I can't believe how tiny those screw heads are.
Anyone know how to change the electric motor on the same plow I haven’t really looked at it yet I know it’s doffrent then my old one that just unbolts and comes off
@@Broncocarl92 When changing the motor, do i have to clean or do anything to the pump side when i pull motor off? I notice the plow moves slow when lifting or piling heavier than normal snow. Not even that much snow. I figured for $125 or so for new motor, i should swap out. Your thoughts?
Hey bud, now did you had to release the pressure on the side valve first before you drained the reservoir? I own a minute mount 2 so I'm thinking it's the same idea. Thanks for the video also. Grate job.
Paul Wagner yes I have replaced the motor but no video. it's pretty much straight forward two bolts at the top motor comes off if I remember correctly. Thanks for watching
How come you didn't remove the airlines to drain them? In the instruction manual it also says to rotate the blade to the left and the right to empty the rams. How do I do it with the heavy blade on the ground?
0TruckMafk ☢TM™"... The BigMean CommentSection BadAss okay my honest answer on that is my plow does not get used that much each season so I skipped that part. I have done that before another plow that I used to have and it's quite a messy procedure... but if you want to do that simply lift the plow put a block under neath the a frame so the blade doesn't hit the ground. You can now take the lines loose and with all your might move the blade back and forth while trying to catch all the oil that is spewing out of the cylinders. I hope that helps you out. and thanks for the comment.
If you do the fluid as shown here every year, the fluid from the arms will get mixed with new fluid. By changing it once a year that would be good enough to keep fluid in good shape. Now if you have a 10 year old plow which has never been changed then it might be worth dealing with it. Like he said, it gets messy because the lines come off.
Thanks for your video. Just finished changing mine for the first time. Plow moves so much better/faster now.
You should try fluid film on your plow. I use it for mine, and it works great. I highly recommend fluid film for anyone who plows snow.
Good to get some essential maintenance in Carl, Hey have a great Christmas bud.
You too buddy!
Yeah you always take the cylinder and main lift hydraulic lines off at the pump and move the blade side to side (slowly) as well to drain out the old fluid from the lines and cylinders. And what about greasing the pivot at the bottom? Kind of seems like a half a service job to me?
Wouldn't it be better to replace that filter rather than spray it?
Merry Christmas BC92!
Great video. What spray cleaner did you clean the filter off with? Thanks
busted a line this morning to my ds angle hose. 8" of snow and no one is open till tomorrow, we're expecting -52 deg wind chills. Had to use Dextron to get back on the road. How can I flush and bleed the angle rams? Gotta love Chicago
Lift the plow, remove both lines at the pump and put them into a bucket. Now the fun part, angle the plow manually several times until fluid stops flowing from the lines. If you want to flush them more angle the plow one way and take the hose from the fully collapsed ram and stick it in a bottle of fresh fluid. Once you angle the plow the other way (manually) the ram should draw the fresh fluid from the bottle. Next connect the two rams together with one hose. Manually angle plow left and right several times and that should circulate the clean fluid between both rams. Now you can put hoses back the way they were and once again place them in a bucket, angle left and right to purge them, then reconnect to pump, fill pump, angle several times while keeping an eye on the fluid level.
Hope that helps, and stay warm out there!
A little tip put a table spoon of dry gas in your oil just as a safeguard
helpful video, how many quarter of oil need it?
thanks
2 quarts is enough.
How much quarters of oil did you put
You mention that you were going to catch the spill at the 10:40 mark. What were you doing there?
Adjusting fluid level.
went to all this trouble making a sweet video on how to change the fluid, but you didn't show me how to check the level and know when to add more haha. thanks for getting me most of the way though!
Good to change the fluid annually like you did to keep moisture to a minimum. I like to flush the angle rams too. Do you use ATF in yours or the low temp western oil?
I wind up spilling too much fluid when I try to flush the rams so I skipped that..
I use the Western fluid, I have this thing about using only what the manufacturer recommends, esp when the pump is so costly.
All the western pumps I've ever bought have been filled with ATF from the installer. The manual even specifies the oil as ATF. The nice thing about the western fluid is it stays thinner when its bitter cold, atf slows em down a bit. And yes... flushing rams is a messy proposition for sure, lol. Merry christmas buddy
@@Broncocarl92 is that what happened around the 9:30 mark?🤔
@@Broncocarl92 waht procedure for angle rams
I purchased a new filter and it comes with a large and small o ring and some plastic tube.have you ever replaced the filter. IT it hard to do.Wonder if I can just replace he filter and leave the the stuff as is?
Tj Lomin I think the filter just pulls off but I can't remember exactly it's been a year since I've done that last. sorry if that doesn't really help you.
I was hooking my western v plow up today doing maintenance making sure it’s ready for winter as soon as I connected it and lifted it the pressure cap blew off.. fluid everywhere. Any reason for that? Going to order a new cap now as the other one is broken.
My guess: You filled the reservoir tank while still having fluid in the ram that goes up and down. When you go down that fluid from the ram returns to the reservoir tank, thus overfilling the reservoir that you just topped off causing it to overfill and blow out the vent cap
too much fluid. The tank isn't pressurized much.
Nice video, what was it that you were using to spray the filter?
Wurth Solvent Spray, it's similar to brakleen... You want to use something that won't attack rubber (no carb cleaner).
Thanks for watching.
Great video. What solvent did you use to spray the filter? What hydraulic fluid do you prefer?
Wurth solvent spray, prefer OE Western hydraulic fluid.
Sorry. Disregard. I saw you already answered that!!
So I went to take the main canister off an older western ultra mount and those 4 little hex screws that hold it on are so warped and messed up, its hard to get a grip.Any advice on that. I can't believe how tiny those screw heads are.
Tj Lomin yeah I agree they're crappy. see if you can grab them with a small vice grip pliers
Any advice about having a problem when you lift your plow up and the headlights go dim??? I have a Western, on a 2002 F150
You have a problem with battery or alternator. Just a guess of course.
Did you make that bar on the lower frame of the plow? I guess its a stop that touches the head gear when the plow is in a upright position
Anthony D'Angelo not sure what bar you are referring to. Do you have a time mark?
Yes 11:31 when your spraying the WD on the plow it’s at the bottom of the chains a few inches back towards the truck
Anthony D'Angelo yes that is a stop. It is original to the plow.
Anyone know how to change the electric motor on the same plow I haven’t really looked at it yet I know it’s doffrent then my old one that just unbolts and comes off
Yes just unbolt it..
@@Broncocarl92 When changing the motor, do i have to clean or do anything to the pump side when i pull motor off? I notice the plow moves slow when lifting or piling heavier than normal snow. Not even that much snow. I figured for $125 or so for new motor, i should swap out. Your thoughts?
@@markdercole7122 does the motor sound as if it is straining?
Hey bud, now did you had to release the pressure on the side valve first before you drained the reservoir? I own a minute mount 2 so I'm thinking it's the same idea. Thanks for the video also. Grate job.
Osvaldo Cintron no I didn't have to release any pressure. thanks for watching.
The tank isn't pressurized. Fluid gets sucked from the tank.
Right on thanks
Ever replace elec motor cant find vid on replacement any sugestion's
Paul Wagner yes I have replaced the motor but no video. it's pretty much straight forward two bolts at the top motor comes off if I remember correctly. Thanks for watching
Ok thanks I wasnt Sure had the old style with flange before.I'll give that a try.Thank's again
Broncocarl92 DIi
What was the spray you used to clean the filter? Great video thanks.
Wurth solvent spray (similar to brake clean).
How come you didn't remove the airlines to drain them? In the instruction manual it also says to rotate the blade to the left and the right to empty the rams. How do I do it with the heavy blade on the ground?
0TruckMafk ☢TM™"... The BigMean CommentSection BadAss okay my honest answer on that is my plow does not get used that much each season so I skipped that part. I have done that before another plow that I used to have and it's quite a messy procedure... but if you want to do that simply lift the plow put a block under neath the a frame so the blade doesn't hit the ground. You can now take the lines loose and with all your might move the blade back and forth while trying to catch all the oil that is spewing out of the cylinders. I hope that helps you out. and thanks for the comment.
Thanks a lot for your reply.
If you do the fluid as shown here every year, the fluid from the arms will get mixed with new fluid. By changing it once a year that would be good enough to keep fluid in good shape. Now if you have a 10 year old plow which has never been changed then it might be worth dealing with it. Like he said, it gets messy because the lines come off.
good info
Cool
Thanks!!
Walmart HYD OIL $21 per bucket www.walmart.com/ip/AW-68-Hydraulic-Oil-Fluid-ISO-VG-68-SAE-20-5-Gallon-Pail/720809462
it's a easy desmont plow and your so laisy not to remove it from the truck jesus lol
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