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  1. Squirt-Truck

    Level Wind maintenance anomoly, Front Winch

    I will add to what zebedee has. Pro #7 or (2A), Allows full use of the flair leads, maximum off angle pulling with no rope stacking. #8, Actually makes it easier to "one man" the winch when pulling. #9 Reduces rope tendency to pinch in lower lays, therefore reduces potential damage to the rope...
  2. Squirt-Truck

    Level Wind maintenance anomoly, Front Winch

    Wild, When pulling out the rope with a level wind, be sure that the tensioner is OFF or you will never get it out. Also when winching the tensioner should be off. It is only for winding when you have no load. Yes, 180' of 5/8 rope is heavy and a lot of work any way you cut it. What Swiss...
  3. Squirt-Truck

    Level Wind maintenance anomoly, Front Winch

    Jared, that capacity data is bad wrong. Those numbers are for full drums not listed capacity. Zebedee, consider drilling from the side under the trolley axle. That has more meat, better access, and (for your little engineering mind) less stress than the proposed side drilling. That area is...
  4. Squirt-Truck

    Level Wind maintenance anomoly, Front Winch

    You are correct, never drilled for that zerk. The LO does not call out a lube for that fitting. I have found that once you get the rope guide sheave repaired that using gear oil from the top side, soak the felt, will drain through and lube the thrust balls and the needles. Been doing that...
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