Re: Winch Plans and other ideas

[matt & stacy sopher <sopher@domain.elided>]

So what you are really saying is that Hummers actually can get stuck!


Kevin Curry wrote:

> Don't ever let anyone tell ya a MileMarker will pull forever! I witnessed one
> quit back in July while winching my Hummer (with a snatch block) up a hill. They
> DO overheat as well as any Warn or Ramsey. I woulda never believed it if I
> hadn't have seen it with my own eyes.
>
> Tom Mandera wrote:
>
> > >1) MileMarker 10,500 pound 2-speed Hydrylic winch.(Large cable)
> > >If I drownd the motor I plan on having a Chainsaw conversion that will >Tom
> > M. you should like the idea about running the compressor without
> >
> > Here's a few thoughts...
> >
> > I like the chainsaw idea... but I have to wonder how often you'll deep-six
> > your Scout and swamp it... and how much fun it'll be getting out the
> > chainsaw, disconnecting the belts, and running it along so you can winch
> > out... while your Scout's sitting in deep water/mud.
> >
> > The MileMarker intrigues me somewhat... and your idea of a new pump is a
> > good one... heck, how about a PTO driven pump?
> >
> > I have another idea for ya, John.
> >
> > When you mount the Milemarker on your front bumper, make sure you have a
> > stout receiver hitch... and get a cradle mount electric winch... I'm
> > thinking the Ramsey REP8000, Permanent magnet motor... new for $400... it
> > won't pull forever like the MM, or even for long like a series wound motor,
> > but it has a low amp draw, low price, and probably doesn't weight a ton
> > (can't remember the weight figures)...
> >
> > Put the REP in a cradle, and fab quick connects front and *rear* for the
> > winch leads... then, if you get swamped, you can always hook the REP up to
> > the front or back for self recovery...
> >
> > Or... what if you blow a power steering hose?  Uh oh!  Or lose all the fluid
> > and have to cut the p/s belt and run w/o power steering?
> >
> > As for other neat gadgets... I'm no drinker, but I'm told there's an adapter
> > out there that'll let a guy use a regular blender mixing pitcher, and an
> > impact wrench to spin it... some folks think this is the neatest idea... use
> > your on-board air to run the impact to run the blender to make.... on-board
> > Margaritas.
> >
> > -Tom Mandera, Helena MT
> > http://www.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout
> > '72, '77, '77, and '78 Scout IIs
>
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