Gearmatic winch - clutch engagement

[Paul Buhler]

I've been having a nice discussion with another member who is rebuilding an 8a winch, and now we are wondering how the secondary clutch band is activated. The primary band shows a pocket for the "push rod" on one side and the clutch cylinder is attached to the lever arm pushing on the other side, but the secondary appears to only have contact with the lever arm. What are we missing? We've been referencing the threads below for the pictures and comments, and the manual. Thanks. Paul


http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... atic+winch

http://www.jdcrawlers.com/messageboard/ ... ch&start=0

[Lavoy]

The small band is a activated by the slave cylinder, the large band is activated by the small band.
Lavoy

[440 iron popper]

How much can I expect to spend rebuilding a 8A like this? + the bearing bore of my adapter plate is damaged...

Thanks

[Paul Buhler]

The small band is a activated by the slave cylinder, the large band is activated by the small band.

Thanks.
When I get into the clutch bands to have them relined, I'll look to see how this happens. Paul

[Lavoy]

Depends on how deep you have to go, but for a complete rebuild, not hard to spend $1000.
Lavoy

[440 iron popper]

Depends on how deep you have to go, but for a complete rebuild, not hard to spend $1000.
Lavoy

If I look at the general tendency of my rebuild, I guess it's gonna go deep!

[J-mac]

I have a gearmatic 8 A, unknown condition, it's on a 440 gas thats going out in parts. I will sell the winch now but no dozer parts at this time,
I want $ 500 for the winch with no control, $700 with the control,
Thanks
Jay

[lobo]

sent you a pm about winch