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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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plow controller

Does anyone have any info on this controller? i believe its for a meyers setup, but didn't know if there was a model number or any info out there to help intall it into my 1992 Dodge W250.



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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 08:45 PM
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Yep...that looks just like the Myers in my 77 PowerWagon. What do ya need to know about it?

Here's the basic wiring for it...

http://www.rustrepair.com/app2/onlinecat.htm?r=ms&p=SN
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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[QUOTE=440trk;2884255]Yep...that looks just like the Myers in my 77 PowerWagon. What do ya need to know about it?[QUOTE=440trk;2884255]

Well i do wonder where exactly you put your. you have used yours i bet so wheres it best mounted for use.

Also how are you headlight setup?

I am going to install the wiring tomorrow i will let you know of any questions i have.
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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Put it on the driver's door! right hand on the wheel and gear selector, and the other where it should be!
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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Well i do wonder where exactly you put your. you have used yours i bet so wheres it best mounted for use.


Mine is mounted on the lower left side of the dash. Plowed commercially for a few years...and that location, while not perfect, works very well

Also how are you headlight setup?

My headlight switch was spliced into the floor dimmer switch wiring on my 77. For the newer column style dimmer, I'm guessing you'd have to figure out the wiring coming out of the steering column. Basically, when you flip on the plow lights, The auxilliary lights come on, and the factory headlights go off, but all other factory lighting still works. High/low dimmer switch still works the auxilliary plow lights too.

I am going to install the wiring tomorrow i will let you know of any questions i have.


I'll help out if i can.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 07:35 PM
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I think Meyer E47 plow
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 08:11 PM
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how big a plow do you guys push?

frame on these trucks is plenty beefy for plowin, too bad they get eaten alive by salt and slush
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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is that frame powdercoated?

if so SCHWEET!
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 10:18 AM
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A while back I went to the Meyers web site and downloaded a full service manual for the pump that goes with that switch. Easy to wire with the book. NAPA has the 12v pump motor. Mine outlasted an 80 Dodge that rusted away and will out last my 98 which is rusting away.

The two lever old switch(yours) is, I think more reliable than the newer joystick deal.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 01:40 PM
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Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the controller itself? I have the same plow but need to wire up the controls. I tried looking on the Meyer site but couldn't find the wiring for the switches themselves.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by mk1013
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the controller itself? I have the same plow but need to wire up the controls. I tried looking on the Meyer site but couldn't find the wiring for the switches themselves.
same deal here cant find any info on how to wire up the lights and such
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 03:42 PM
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After some more searching I found
http://www.snowplowing-contractors.c...wltwiring.html
for lights
and
http://www.lhjones.com/troubleshooti..._E-47_E-57.pdf
has the switch wiring

Hope this helps.
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Old Dec 5, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by SORTIE
how big a plow do you guys push?

frame on these trucks is plenty beefy for plowin, too bad they get eaten alive by salt and slush

I have a 7 1/2' on my 77 W150. I wouldn't go TOO big on a 1st gen CTD. I'd stay at 8' or less. There's guys running 9' plows on 1st gens, but I think thats just asking for problems. Plowing is ROUGH on the trucks. The Cummins can probably push just about any snow you can keep traction on...but the frames take a beating from the weight and side loading forces.
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Old Dec 6, 2010 | 07:24 AM
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no need to mount a plow on my truck, but if I did I would push a small one - maybe 6'

we don't get that much snow and my old Ariens snowblower is fine for clearing our 45' driveway and 50' of sidewalk
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