Another Ahab
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I hear you, because (almost) every Deuce wants a winch.
I can't imagine that would be too tough to find.
But then, watch me be wrong (it's happened SO much before
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What did you do to your deuce this week?
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I can't imagine that would be too tough to find.
But then, watch me be wrong (it's happened SO much before
).
Another Ahab
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There we are:
- You got one of those Deuces that ABSOLUTELY for sure wants a winch,
Without it, it's kind of like it's missing a tooth.
Yeah it's got the bumper, mount for it and pto for it but no winch!! It needs one. I'm going to go look at the one I found and if it looks to be in good shape gonna buy it. What do I look for with the winch? Do they have fluid in them or anything?There we are:
- You got one of those Deuces that ABSOLUTELY for sure wants a winch,
Without it, it's kind of like it's missing a tooth.
Another Ahab
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Somebody else here might answer that for you (or of course, you could search the Threads).
I look like a Winch Doctor, but really I'm NOT.
Another Ahab
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No good deed goes unpunished.
And don't feel bad:
- Take comfort in the recognition that some of us got a laugh from your bad luck.
And all of us are glad it didn't happen to US!
The world is a cruel place, "ain't" it!?
TsgtB
New member
I changed my HH... found the fuel shut off rod was NASTY brown and sticky.... (it had been in a can since 92'), found the button, 3 prong end and half of a retainer in the hole..
It really went very smooth. The HH coming out had the nicely painted tooth and i was able to get the wife to bump the starter and it lined up within half a tooth, just rotated the jack shaft a couple inches and it was there....
My parker pump and donaldson muffler (which i had never heard it run) all came to life on the second short button push.
She purred like a big fat kitten.
I was ready for a run away, but it all went well...
I added the last of my diesel klean bottle in the half tank of fuel and gave her a hug... (in my mind)
It really went very smooth. The HH coming out had the nicely painted tooth and i was able to get the wife to bump the starter and it lined up within half a tooth, just rotated the jack shaft a couple inches and it was there....
My parker pump and donaldson muffler (which i had never heard it run) all came to life on the second short button push.
She purred like a big fat kitten.
I was ready for a run away, but it all went well...
I added the last of my diesel klean bottle in the half tank of fuel and gave her a hug... (in my mind)
Rmtaunton
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Congrats Glad it went well
I replaced the batteries (twice for one of them) and all the high-amp wiring with 00 gauge. When I blew the second battery I realized my starting problem wasn't wiring. Replaced the starter with a locally made one that has its own slave solenoid for $390.00 out the door. Installed a high current cutoff switch on the battery slave cable. Rechecked the wiring about 12-times, then started it up. Works like a dream now.
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Another Ahab
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If I remember right, that "lever/ knob" on the starboard side of the drum has a disengage detent that you might need to get to before the drum will free-spool.View attachment 581144View attachment 581145
Bought and mounted a pto winch! I can't for the life of me get it to free spool
But here's the catch:
- I'm not CERTAIN of that
I tell you, the TM will certainly clarify it all.
AND you will definitely want to know the TM/ Operations details for this thing before you go starting to use it.
A Winch Is NOT a toy, and it will bite real bad if you get ahead of yourself. Please, be REAL sure you know what you're doing with the thing once you get the PTO tied-in.
Another Ahab
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Is that a Cuban; Cohiba even!?
chwhite0783
Member
got a good bit done. GOT HER REGISTERED!
changed a inner flat on middle axle, checked brakes, painted some wheels, did a little painting on the trailer, and installed lightbar and grille ornament. had one of my lil soldiers helping me out a little. Getting ready for Gilbert show! PS he loves his helmet. he even wears it when he goes for rides in the truck!
Another Ahab
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Your son looks plenty happy; that's great!
And Did you already mention your trailer? I can't remember that, but nice bonus there.
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