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 Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 4:36 pm Post subject: Winch |
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I'm toying with the idea of fitting a winch to my Series 111. I've got a Fairey overdrive fitted - does this preclude a capstan winch?
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:39 pm Post subject: |
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I believe so... Thats why I didn't bite Artic Rose's hand clean off - at the elbow 
If someone knows otherwise... damn - I missed a bargain 
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Shouldn't be a problem for a capstan winch. The overdrive fits to the back of the gearbox and a cappstan runs from a drive dog fitted to the crankshaft at the front of the engine. An electric winch is an alternative. |
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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yep thats right got a capston on front of mine and an overdrive on back of gbox,the winch runs direct of crankshaft pulley via a drive dog and drive shaft.
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:05 am Post subject: |
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Turner drum winches also use a drive from the front of the engine and use a dog clutch to engage and disengage it...
Thought of going electric or you thinking of a 'period' feature?
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diapason
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 7:37 am Post subject: |
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Thanks. I'm just thinking about options at the moment. I can't afford anything yet, but, after last winter, would like to find something before the next snow comes down. (memo to Father Christmas!)
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I've got an electric winch on the front of mine. Came in handy when I got stuck/bottomed-out on a very muddy crest while out playing.
Got out, attached the winch to the nearest suitable tree and pulled myself out of trouble...
Tis great having a winch......... You can going a lot further than you dare, knowing you can get yourself out of trouble if need be...
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diapason
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 6:55 am Post subject: |
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Looks fun, and great truck! I could have used a winch last winter to pull myself up a hill! Got almost up several times, but lost grip on the ice and slid back about 100 yards! Finally decided to take another route 
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If you're looking for independent self recovery the electric drum winch might be an easier option. In the past, work and hobbies have taken me off road solo and the winch is a godsend. It has taken me out of trouble a few times!
IIRC the capstan needs someone outside to feed the rope to pull taught on the drum?
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