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Old 01-15-2004, 02:06 AM
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rogerflies
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Default RE: Winch-Retriever????

I'm glad to see someone else has decided the use the Chevy starter motors on a winch. They are a little harder to convert to ball bearings, but well worth the effort. I've built a couple dozen sport winches and a big clutch-winch using the Chevy motors.

The Chevy motors have better materials, a lighter armature, and the brushes are much easier to replace.

Here's the last sport winch I built. It's got dual ball bearings and a flat belt brake.

Roger
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