Boring out pin holes

enterprisebbc · Nov 8, 2013

Can someone tell me if its ok to bore out the pin holes in an angle snow plow cylinder? I have an old Jeep plow 6' with 1.5, 10" that have a 1" pin hole. Now all I can find thats not to much $ is the same with a 5/8 pin hole. Or I can weld a cpuple of washers on the plow to accept the smaller pins. I have found exact replacement with the 1" but they are $100 apiece. Any ideas? What would you do?

J_J · Nov 8, 2013

If you are talking about reducing sleeves for the pin hoes, TSC has adapter sleeve to reduce the pin hole, or make your own.

enterprisebbc · Nov 8, 2013

J_J said:
If you are talking about reducing sleeves for the pin hoes, TSC has adapter sleeve to reduce the pin hole, or make your own.

Is that Tractor Supply?

J_J · Nov 8, 2013

enterprisebbc said:
Is that Tractor Supply?

Yes, that is correct.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/

Zebrafive · Nov 9, 2013

I would try boring the cylinder holes. You may find the cylinder rod is hardened and can't be drilled, if so I would bush the snow plow mounts for a smaller pin.
I think welding washers on would not be enough support and quickly wear out.