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What did you do to your deuce this week?

Another Ahab

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Possibly going to pick up a pto winch for the front of my m35a2. Someone took the winch before I got it. Found a winch on Craigslist for $300. Just need to get the pto shaft that goes to the winch.
I hear you, because (almost) every Deuce wants a winch.

I can't imagine that would be too tough to find.

But then, watch me be wrong (it's happened SO much before aua ).
 

Another Ahab

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I hear you, because (almost) every Deuce wants a winch.

I can't imagine that would be too tough to find.
I found a pto shaft for $150. So for $450 could have a winch back on the truck. Wish the winch was never removed.
There we are:

- You got one of those Deuces that ABSOLUTELY for sure wants a winch,

Without it, it's kind of like it's missing a tooth. :)
 

Caseymikl

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There we are:

- You got one of those Deuces that ABSOLUTELY for sure wants a winch,

Without it, it's kind of like it's missing a tooth. :)
Yeah it's got the bumper, mount for it and pto for it but no winch!! It needs one. I'm going to go look at the one I found and if it looks to be in good shape gonna buy it. What do I look for with the winch? Do they have fluid in them or anything?
 

Another Ahab

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Yeah it's got the bumper, mount for it and pto for it but no winch!! It needs one. I'm going to go look at the one I found and if it looks to be in good shape gonna buy it. What do I look for with the winch? Do they have fluid in them or anything?
Somebody else here might answer that for you (or of course, you could search the Threads).

I look like a Winch Doctor, but really I'm NOT.



witch Doctor.jpg
 

Another Ahab

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Changed the batteries on it. Accidentally left the lights on all weekend after messing with them and killed batteries
No good deed goes unpunished.

And don't feel bad:

- Take comfort in the recognition that some of us got a laugh from your bad luck.

And all of us are glad it didn't happen to US!

The world is a cruel place, "ain't" it!? :mrgreen:
 

TsgtB

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I changed my HH... found the fuel shut off rod was NASTY brown and sticky.... (it had been in a can since 92'), found the button, 3 prong end and half of a retainer in the hole..
It really went very smooth. The HH coming out had the nicely painted tooth and i was able to get the wife to bump the starter and it lined up within half a tooth, just rotated the jack shaft a couple inches and it was there....
My parker pump and donaldson muffler (which i had never heard it run) all came to life on the second short button push.
She purred like a big fat kitten.
I was ready for a run away, but it all went well...
I added the last of my diesel klean bottle in the half tank of fuel and gave her a hug... (in my mind)
 

Rmtaunton

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I changed my HH... found the fuel shut off rod was NASTY brown and sticky.... (it had been in a can since 92'), found the button, 3 prong end and half of a retainer in the hole..
It really went very smooth. The HH coming out had the nicely painted tooth and i was able to get the wife to bump the starter and it lined up within half a tooth, just rotated the jack shaft a couple inches and it was there....
My parker pump and donaldson muffler (which i had never heard it run) all came to life on the second short button push.
She purred like a big fat kitten.
I was ready for a run away, but it all went well...
I added the last of my diesel klean bottle in the half tank of fuel and gave her a hug... (in my mind)

Congrats Glad it went well
 

Caseymikl

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Bought and mounted a pto winch! I can't for the life of me get it to free spool :( I don't have the pto drive shaft yet. And I am trying to remove the cable as I am wanting to replace it. I can't figure out how to get the winch to free spool :( can someone help me out?
 

rujimbob

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IMG_2562.jpgIMG_2558.jpgIMG_2443.jpgIMG_2516.jpgIMG_2400.jpgI replaced the batteries (twice for one of them) and all the high-amp wiring with 00 gauge. When I blew the second battery I realized my starting problem wasn't wiring. Replaced the starter with a locally made one that has its own slave solenoid for $390.00 out the door. Installed a high current cutoff switch on the battery slave cable. Rechecked the wiring about 12-times, then started it up. Works like a dream now.
 
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Another Ahab

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Bought and mounted a pto winch! I can't for the life of me get it to free spool :( I don't have the pto drive shaft yet. And I am trying to remove the cable as I am wanting to replace it. I can't figure out how to get the winch to free spool :( can someone help me out?
If I remember right, that "lever/ knob" on the starboard side of the drum has a disengage detent that you might need to get to before the drum will free-spool.

But here's the catch:

- I'm not CERTAIN of that

I tell you, the TM will certainly clarify it all.

AND you will definitely want to know the TM/ Operations details for this thing before you go starting to use it.

A Winch Is NOT a toy, and it will bite real bad if you get ahead of yourself. Please, be REAL sure you know what you're doing with the thing once you get the PTO tied-in.
 

chwhite0783

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KIMG0160.jpgKIMG0159.jpgKIMG0158.jpgKIMG0157 (1).jpgKIMG0156 (1).jpgKIMG0155.jpggot a good bit done. GOT HER REGISTERED!:beer: changed a inner flat on middle axle, checked brakes, painted some wheels, did a little painting on the trailer, and installed lightbar and grille ornament. had one of my lil soldiers helping me out a little. Getting ready for Gilbert show! PS he loves his helmet. he even wears it when he goes for rides in the truck!
 

Another Ahab

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View attachment 581188got a good bit done. GOT HER REGISTERED! changed a inner flat on middle axle, checked brakes, painted some wheels, did a little painting on the trailer, and installed lightbar and grille ornament. had one of my lil soldiers helping me out a little.
Your son looks plenty happy; that's great!

And Did you already mention your trailer? I can't remember that, but nice bonus there. [thumbzup]
 
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