Hamp's new home

[davegonz]

Just found a nice write up with pics.

http://www.superturbodiesel.com/std/Thread-Re-EGT-sensor-install

 

[davegonz]

I finally finished with the thermocouple for the pyrometer. Man I'm moving slow. One piece at time a la Johnny Cash.

 

[davegonz]

I noticed that the freespool/clutch knob was stuck and probably frozen, so I opened up the top half of the winch to find no oil in it
The date plate on the winch is LM8 which translates to a December 13, 1978 built date! I was 8 years old when they made it.

Anyway, I need to figure out how to get the clutch mechanism freed up or replace it with a new assembly.

 

[davegonz]

I managed to free up the rusty clutch mechanism with some penetrating oil and a crowbar. I will probably just order a new one from Warn.

 

[PabloCruise]

I was 8 then as well!

 

[scrapdaddy]

Kids!

 

[davegonz]

Yes, we've got those too.

 

[davegonz]

Some update on the winch. I soaked the rusty clutch bits in a plastic bowl filled with Evaporust and they came out looking rust free. I was really surprised by how well it worked. Anyway, I buttoned up the winch and filled it with oil and am now working on converting the old solenoid pack to an Albright type contactor (rated at 500A).

Check out the original Prestolite motor:

The new contactor next to the solenoid pack.

I also welded a dedicated ground stud onto the motor body. The early motors grounded to one of the two long screws that hold the motor to the winch. This will provide a better ground path since I'll be running a ground cable back to the battery.

 

[davegonz]

I tapped the intake for a 1/8 NPT one touch fitting that will hook up to the boost gauge.

 

[davegonz]

I finally installed the 500 amp contactor that I got on eBay for $59. It's similar to the Albright contactor that people use to replace the stock solenoid pack.

Here's the link to the contactor vendor: http://www.ebay.com/itm/12V-DD-Pro-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d506f0e07&vxp=mtr

I forgot how freaking fast this winch spools in.

 

[davegonz]

I also replaced the stock ancient 4 pin Warn socket (originally designed as a trailer light socket). On a tip from my buddy @ginericLC, I bought a Superwinch 30' wired winch remote that came with a socket. Got it on Amazon for significantly less than a Warn. The cool thing was that the plug had all the correct wires/connections for the new contactor (SuperWinch sells their own).

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CPAWK6/?tag=ihco-20

 

[scrapdaddy]

Good job on that winch. Someday I'd like to rebuild one.

 

[davegonz]

Thanks Ron. I'm not making it beautiful, just functional.

 

[arcteryx]

nice dave. new wires look good! have you tried it yet? BTW, it's @ginericLC not @genericlc

 

[davegonz]

Thanks. I'll fix that.

It's still on my work table. I'm going to need some help installing the bumper and winch. Must be 150 pounds all together.

 

[arcteryx]

let me know, I'll pop by to help. I know how heavy those 8274s are.

 

[davegonz]

Also, I made all the wires using one of those lug crimper tools that you use a hammer with. Worked great and was cheap.

 

[DPV7070]

Also, I made all the wires using one of those lug crimper tools that you use a hammer with. Worked great and was cheap.

What's the scoop on that tool?

Got a part number?

 

[davegonz]

Here you go. There are a ton of different ones out there.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001QRS88C/?tag=ihco-20

 

[davegonz]

This beautiful weather we're having has got me motivated. I finished with the AC bracket and mounted the compressor. Things are really tight, but I think I can make it work.