OT - Repurposed Snow Plow Pump

[MrWhoopee]

While tidying the shop recently, I came across the pump that originally came with the Meyer plow on my '68 GMC. It was strictly an up-down pump, angling the plow right and left was a manual task. Needless to say we replaced it. While trying to figure out what to do with it, a light came on. I took it out to the truck, and........


it fit without modification. Machining content: I cross-drilled the base using the mill to rotate the motor in line with the boom. Of course, the pump had problems, it wouldn't stay up. After multiple teardowns I got it all worked out. All it really needed was a new leather cup and fresh oil. No more hand pumping! Time to start cutting firewood.

 

[westerner]

I can see something along those lines working it's way thru my shop sometime soon. The truck mounted crane idea is gaining traction in my world, with each passing year, or surgery. Thanks for the inspiration!