Topic: Plowing with Manual 5-Speed

[86_Toyota_Plowboy]

Hello,
I've started plowing this winter with and '86 Toyota 4x4 with a manual transmission and a poly 6.5 foot meyer blade.
I've only owned the truck for a few months and it's had a hard life.
I was wondering if anyone else is plowing with a 5-speed and if it's too much work for this truck's clutch.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

[79coyotefrg]

lots of guys use toys for plowing
i drag  logs with mine alot,   very similiar stress,      get a marlin 1200 non ceramic and never look back

do you have low enough gears??    i am going to get a dual case when i win the lotto 

[79coyotefrg]

MC-11005 1979-1991 4 Cylinder (2.2 L, 2.4 L) 1200 8 7/8 $179

[79coyotefrg]

http://www.marlincrawler.com/clutch.html

[79coyotefrg]

you DO NOT want a ceramic clutch


get the 1200 conventional clutch

[86_Toyota_Plowboy [OP]]

lots of guys use toys for plowing
i drag logs with mine alot, very similiar stress, get a marlin 1200 non ceramic and never look back

do you have low enough gears?? i am going to get a dual case when i win the lotto

lots of guys use toys for plowing
i drag logs with mine alot, very similiar stress, get a marlin 1200 non ceramic and never look back

do you have low enough gears?? i am going to get a dual case when i win the lotto

I have stock gears.  The reason I ask about the clutch is because I fried mine.

[79coyotefrg]

yea,  the marlin clutches are super strong 

I'll never but anything else

[86_Toyota_Plowboy [OP]]

I'll look them over.
Maybe Santa can put one in my stocking

[brainlessfool]

hope your useing 4low when plowing. I know speed plays a bit of a factor in plowing butt I don't know how much.

if it's not that big a deal you may want to use Marlin's 4.7 gears in your transfer case.

[79coyotefrg]

I'll look them over.
Maybe Santa can put one in my stocking

best $170  i ever spent

[wa4x4]

I hope you have a big stocking and santa uses UPS overnight!

[Plowking]

What does your truck have 4 cylinder? Like you are hearing gears are a factor, I ran my white truck with 4 cyl
88 5 speed  and had great success never broke any thing after years of trail abuse. It did have a locker in the back. The only advice I would have is try to get a (6 inch rate) with your customers  for lots to keep the beating to a minimum. Yes you may need 4L more than you would like.
Good luck and chase them snow flakes