PTO winch troubles?

Phil in BC · 04-07-08, 09:22 AM

I tested the pto for the first time this weekend on my BJ74, thankfully just in the driveway and it engages ok and starts to reel in, but if I put some weight on the cable I can stop the shaft from turning which stops the cable. This wont help me once I'm stuck! Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Transfer case? Please let me know.

Thanks
Phil

maximBJ70 · 04-07-08, 09:55 AM

do a search, you'll find lots of info on this. Look under shear pin as I know they go regularly with these guys.

OILERSrule · 04-07-08, 12:03 PM

x2 on the search, but sure sounds like shear pin to me. They really suck!!! I have read about some people that have changed it out with a bolt. supposed to work well. good luck!

Canuck · 04-07-08, 03:48 PM

Toyota also offers an upgraded shear pin which is a larger diameter.

vtcruiser60 · 04-07-08, 05:14 PM

Try a common nail first.

_Walker_ · 04-07-08, 05:21 PM

Toyota can order them in, its like $0.65 each or something, I brought in 10...

Phil in BC · 04-08-08, 09:12 AM

I've never changed this before and I dont have a manual, but I'd like to do it myself. Does anyone have a manual showing this that they can scan for me?

I'll check with the toyota guy here about getting some pins in for me.

Thanks

OILERSrule · 04-08-08, 11:59 AM

sorry no manual but it is really easy. Just crawl under pound out the old pin with a punch, slip in the new one and replace the cotter pins. Takes about 3 min. once you've done it once. Not to hijack the thread but anyone know of some upgraded pins the same size but stronger?

Canuck · 04-08-08, 12:23 PM

The replacement Toyota pin is a larger diameter than the original. The hole needs to be enlarged in order for the new pin to fit.

04-07-08, 09:22 AM	#1
Phil in BC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kamloops British Columbia Posts: 35	PTO winch troubles? I tested the pto for the first time this weekend on my BJ74, thankfully just in the driveway and it engages ok and starts to reel in, but if I put some weight on the cable I can stop the shaft from turning which stops the cable. This wont help me once I'm stuck! Any ideas as to what could be wrong? Transfer case? Please let me know. Thanks Phil

04-07-08, 09:55 AM	#2
maximBJ70 IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Winnipeg TLCA# 13962 Posts: 95	do a search, you'll find lots of info on this. Look under shear pin as I know they go regularly with these guys. __________________ --- 1986 BJ70 w/ OME - soon to be locked & loaded. 1982 BJ42 Stock w/ 84000km original clicks (soon to have OME) currently in "tear down"

04-07-08, 05:21 PM	#6
_Walker_ IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Victorihhhhhaaa Posts: 207	Toyota can order them in, its like $0.65 each or something, I brought in 10... __________________ ___________________________________________ 83 BJ60 SOLD 89 BJ74 24V RHD

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04-07-08, 12:03 PM	#3
OILERSrule IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 140	x2 on the search, but sure sounds like shear pin to me. They really suck!!! I have read about some people that have changed it out with a bolt. supposed to work well. good luck!

04-07-08, 03:48 PM	#4
Canuck IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada TLCA# 16776 Posts: 343	Toyota also offers an upgraded shear pin which is a larger diameter.

04-07-08, 05:14 PM	#5
vtcruiser60 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Sep 2003 TLCA# 15129 Posts: 1,269	Try a common nail first.

04-08-08, 09:12 AM	#7
Phil in BC IH8MUD Rookie Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kamloops British Columbia Posts: 35	I've never changed this before and I dont have a manual, but I'd like to do it myself. Does anyone have a manual showing this that they can scan for me? I'll check with the toyota guy here about getting some pins in for me. Thanks

04-08-08, 11:59 AM	#8
OILERSrule IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: edmonton alberta canada Posts: 140	sorry no manual but it is really easy. Just crawl under pound out the old pin with a punch, slip in the new one and replace the cotter pins. Takes about 3 min. once you've done it once. Not to hijack the thread but anyone know of some upgraded pins the same size but stronger?

04-08-08, 12:23 PM	#9
Canuck IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lower Mainland, BC, Canada TLCA# 16776 Posts: 343	The replacement Toyota pin is a larger diameter than the original. The hole needs to be enlarged in order for the new pin to fit.