Fitting Snow Ploughs to Macks
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UTANY local authorities have been IVI.fitting snow ploughs to the front bumper bars of Mack tractors, and frequently the fact that the bracket is only tack-welded to the chassis is overlooked. Although this is sufficiently strong for its normal purpose, there is little doubt that, with the additional stress of the plough and snow, tivi weld would not be able to withstand the load The engineers of East Riding County Repair Department have dealt with this problem in a simple manner by providing four offset angle brackets within the existing brackets. These snug-fitting supports are held to the chassis side member by six i-in. high-tensile bolts, the two front bolts passing through the existing angle bracket and chassis member. All bolt holes are spaced 2 ins, between centres and are reamed to size.