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First run of level wind post service. NB. This is the second time I have used this winch since I acquired the truck - the first time I found out that it came with a sheared shear pin! Was retrieving a runaway tractor and ended up using the boom! So, after changing out the shear pin, I decided...

That's the rebuild completed - one further note or tip for initial disassembly or final reassembly on the vehicle.. Remove the sheave pulley guard #3 whilst winch cable is under load/tension, then release tensioner/load and pull slack above the sheave pulley - this will allow the cable loop to...

and to finish! Part Three - Sheave Pulley. Firstly - ensure that the outside of the sheave shaft and the inner surface of the sheave frame are completely paint/rust free. Even burnished with power wire wheel. This will assist in the reassembly. I made a captive drift out of a large bolt with...

Perhaps this conversation should be moved to the other thread... Several points... The rollers need to be a certain radius due to the size of the cable. If solid, except for a spindle, they would weigh a ton! Once full of grease, it only takes a couple of pumps to lube the bearings - grease is...

Washers - orientation Just to clarify orientation of the thrust washer and spacer washer in relation to the bearing of the sheave pulley wheel and frame.

Not totally sure what you are referring to... "roller reservoir"? All my fairlead rollers were packed with grease, quite the volume. If we are talking the same thing, sounds like "someone" got tired of pumping grease and decided to 'pour' lube in instead. From memory, I am thinking there are...

Part Two - Sheave Swivel. Grease double ball race on underside of swivel sheave frame bearing ring Grease double row of ball bearings in lower bearing ring in frame assembly Cut long strips of felt, ~1/4" wide. Wrap around groove in sheave frame. Lightly grease each circumfrence so that it...

Felt washers form craft sheet. Making the felt washers: Cookie cutter for outside diameter, then the inside 'hole' was hand cut with scissors, by folding the washer in half and carefully following what looked like the approximate thickness. I did try a few by folding it into quarters, but...

It's been a while, but I decided to finish the rear level wind rebuild.... Part one - Trolley wheels. Turned up "cookie cutter" for felt washers... Cut out 32 washers, that's 4 per original 1. I bought sheet felt from WallyWorld. Similarly any craft store. Use small hammer just like doing...

Jeepsinker - you are welcome, I actually enjoy all the picture manipulation and diagram stuff. OK - in pic 5 and 6 of last post (#10), that is still a large recess where the washer (and nut that should be there) is, to hold water and it's below the drain holes... I am thinking about filling...

Reassembly time Finally got the new pivot shaft bearing, however no available pivot shaft so I had to improvise... Bearing was a SJ7174 from Fastenall. Came to around $28 with shipping from BFE - took so dang long. Dims if that reference isn't any help: 7/8" ID, 1 3/8" OD x 1" long. I...

Here is a diagram of the inter-relationships of the parts, inc seals and bearings for the trolley frame/sheave frame connection. Also shows, from Post #4, the "Towards" reference relating to removal of the needle roller bearing. NB. There is a machined recess that the washer #28 sits in, which...

Needle Roller Bearing Restoration - Trolley Rollers #20 Yes - this is possible and will save megga bucks and is appropriate for this situation as the trolley rollers #21 are not exactly rotating at thousands of rpm. With a 300' recovery, they may trundle back and forth a whopping 4 times across...

Corrosion in Trolley Frame - Blocked Drain Holes Forgot to add this pic showing the corrosion to the inner bore of the trolley frame due to blocked drain holes. Potentially this could be too much grease being pumped into the ball bearings below, forced up past the felt seal. It might be worth...

Ordered pivot shaft bearing from Fastenal today. Around $25 ea. I ordered a spare in-case anyone else needs one and doesn't have access to a local store. Don't even bother with NAPA - their bearing books don't go that small. Added captions to pics in post #4. Was in the middle of doing...

Tips - continued + pics OK - good news/bad news on the broken pivot shaft #16: No luck yet on finding a replacement however on closer inspection of cleaned parts and test reassembly - there is a shoulder on the shaft that draws tight the shaft with the large nut on the bottom #17, so NOT...

Lifting off/on heavy level wind Should have added link to previous thread re lifting heavy stuff off of rear bed using the "inboard technique" but here are a few pics as I can't remember the thread title..

Pics will be added to thread as it developes - but please note YELLOW edits of post #1 (assuming that I can still edit...) to basic proceedure or newer post as necessary. I an considering placement of rubber 'O' ring under washer #28..... I will be painting all grease fittings yellow for...

Bench Servicing Tips. (All Numbers are relative to the Parts Diag {open seperate window from TM section of forum if pic too small}): Note EDITS in YELLOW when re-visiting thread. Servicing is required if any of the grease fittings are blocked and/or any of the bearings, rollers or cable...