[AT] Winch Cable tensioner

Paul Waugh paul at plwaugh.com
Sat Jun 23 19:11:25 PDT 2012


And until it gets 'trained', I have a helper or keep the cable in my hand as
let it out.  Sometimes it takes a while before I can just let is free wheel,
so keep tension on it all the time.  Quality of cable has a BIG effect on
this also.
Paul  

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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Charlie Hill
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Andy, roll all of the cable out and stretch it out straight on the ground
behind the winch and make sure all of the excess twist is out of it.  Then
roll it back on allowing it do drag over the ground freely and try to train
it on the reel as you go.   Then winch it down tight and let it sit for a
couple of weeks until it gets used to being on the reel.  If that doesn't do
it I don't know what to tell you except try a different cable.

Charlie

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I put a 12K electric winch on my steam engine trailer.  When there is any
slack in the line it developes a terrible birds nest on the drum.  It is
impossible to hook up to the engine without having slack at some tiem.  What
can I do to keep the cable wrapped tightly on the drum?

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