[AT] Winch Cable tensioner

[Steve W.]

Andy Glines wrote:
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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
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Un-spool and re-spool the cable a few times with the cable either on the 
ground or on a swivel so the twist come out. This will help, BUT you 
still will need to keep tension on it. I made a roller tensioner for the 
old wreckers I had. Took a chunk of 1" round bar, mounted a row of steel 
conveyor wheels on it and made a simple cantilevered bracket with 
springs to hold it tight against the drum. With the wheels tightly 
together it also helped keep the cable winding flat. Worked real well

-- 
Steve W.