Throckmorton P. Ruddygore wrote:
> fredbarga246.RemoveThis@hotmail.com wrote in
> news:1123841293.d31d31c371914a73fa75a8f83c1b6c40@teranews:
>
>
>>Anyone plow snow with an S10/Sonoma pickup? Am thinking of buying one
>>to plow a small condo complex with narrow streets and drives.
>>Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>>Fred
>
> Howdy Fred
> A S10 may be a bit light. I would go with at least a K20. ( or
> dodge equilvalent) A few years ago i used a 74 K30 w/ a 6 foot
> blade. Was lucky to get 7mpg when plowing 350/4b carb. Had to
> rebuild the steering gearbox at least once a year. The seals
> (o-rings) would blow from a sudden shock to the system. You may want
> to get a blade with right or left angle to move the snow to the
> side. If so, get one that is hydrolic, not pined. It is a pita to
> have to lift the blade, get out pull the pin, change the angle and
> put the pin back. Plus i've seen the pins shear, when angled.
> Another thing. Get an extra fuel tank. Unless you've got a 24 hour
> 7/11 real close. That may or may not be open when the snow is deep.
> Pushing snow uses gas like crazy.
>
> BTW i added a extra heater core that i picked up at a junk yard. I
> could plow in shorts and a tee shirt. O ya, that was in Mich.
>
I have been at this for over 20 years now the the single biggest mistake
that people make is putting too much plow on too little of a vehical. A
S10 will work for you fine in this task if you limit plow size and
weight. I would suggest about a 6.5 foot blade or so and added a aux
tranny cooler and running about 300 to 400lbs of ballast in the back of
the bed minimum. If you are going to buy the truck, get the deepest
possible axle ratios (at least a 3.73) and a HD suspension if possible.
Drop by my new site if you have any further questions and there are
links there too for all of the major plow brands.
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