IH8MUD Forums - View Single Post

zetasig · 04-07-08, 08:25 PM

Okay, Got to use it yesterday on waht was left of a 400 pound concrete encased piece of laundry pole burried 5 feet down.

Pretty happy with the results. I was on the pavement and started to power in, The suspension sank down a bit on the 40, and then it started to drag the 40 with all 4 35" tires locked across dry concrete

I ended up putting it in 4 low and yanking it out backwards. But the winch did most of the work.

I do have 0 welding cable, soldered and hooked directly from the battery for power. and for ground from the winch to the frame. I will see about running the gound back to the batter. Its a cheapo autodrone battery, a few years old.

The "A" lug which was getting hot was only mildly warm after a good 5 mins of use in and out. I think / hope the problem is cured at least for the time being. I will also scout out that lug on the back of the motor to better ground it.

Thanks for all the help and advice. This is one of the best sites on the web.

04-07-08, 08:25 PM	#13
zetasig IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Spartan Country, MI TLCA# 16805 Posts: 1,305	Okay, Got to use it yesterday on waht was left of a 400 pound concrete encased piece of laundry pole burried 5 feet down. Pretty happy with the results. I was on the pavement and started to power in, The suspension sank down a bit on the 40, and then it started to drag the 40 with all 4 35" tires locked across dry concrete I ended up putting it in 4 low and yanking it out backwards. But the winch did most of the work. I do have 0 welding cable, soldered and hooked directly from the battery for power. and for ground from the winch to the frame. I will see about running the gound back to the batter. Its a cheapo autodrone battery, a few years old. The "A" lug which was getting hot was only mildly warm after a good 5 mins of use in and out. I think / hope the problem is cured at least for the time being. I will also scout out that lug on the back of the motor to better ground it. Thanks for all the help and advice. This is one of the best sites on the web. __________________ 1970 FJ-40 , 4" BDS, RS 5000s, 75 2f, 35"MTRs, 1.5 Conferr shackles, 77 axles, $40.00 paint job. Jim C Carb. 8274'ed. RDB, Booger welds. 1984 Ford Short bus 40 hauler. Work harder, millions on welfare depend on you.