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Originally Posted by Blue77FJ40
WOW. Incredible job, both on the rebuild and the detailed article. Thanks!
Any thoughts on drilling the main-shaft end to accept a bolt? There have been tales of the brake assembly flying off along with the ball bearings when the split ring lets go. Gigglepin sells a kit for this, already machined.
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I looked into that mod. and agree its a good safety measure for those who use this winch to extreme ends (in terms of braking and shock loading the cam gears).
I haven't babied mine any...and it has never come off in 24 yrs.
If ever a cir-clip has come off, it was because it was improperly installed at the factory or by someone else. If you look at it closely, it is slightly rounded on one side...but flat on the other. The flat side needs to face away from the brake unit. It's a pretty stout piece.
Drilling and tapping the main-shaft can be done, but be forewarned: That shaft is harder than the 5th grade was for Mike Tyson. So, have a few drill bits handy and a really good tap.
Seriously, if I were that concerned about the brake unit coming apart, I'd rig up a aux. "disc brake" on one end like the Brit's do with their competition 8274's.
I do like Gigglepin's improved friction material (larger size), so I might order those someday.
My next mod. will be the 6hp motor swap.