winch problems?

[snowstorm]

orings have a durometer number

[lumberjack48]

$25,000 i all most fell out of my wheelchair!!!!!!! I had the controller stoled off my C5 25 yrs ago, they wanted $1200. for one back then. I got 3 used ones from a guy for $200.

[Ed_K]

Lumberjack48, tell me you still have them ?I have my old one being rebuilt so while I'm waiting,I'm using two micro locks to run the winch.

[treefarmer87]

at forestry and construction the "new" rebuilt controls are $600.

[jocco]

Might be interested in one to if its rebuildable.

$25,000 i all most fell out of my wheelchair!!!!!!! I had the controller stoled off my C5 25 yrs ago, they wanted $1200. for one back then. I got 3 used ones from a guy for $200.

[lumberjack48]

Sorry guys, after i got hurt i don't know where half of my stuff went to. The family soup't in like vulture's.        The wife had to spoon feed me the first year. I'm going to call the boy and put him on the hunt for master controllers, there might be one or two laying around.

Whats wrong with the one you have ? I had one that the main shaft bushings wore out on, i took it to my machinist, he put new sleeves and bushings in it, just like new.

[Ed_K]

 My main shaft leaked a little, but the real damage was in the housing where the brake pistons push the fluid out.One was worn,the other is cracked to the outside.The sleeve was wore right thru.Seems the springs didn't return qiuck enough to keep the push rod centered.My machinest is making a new cup housing and sleeve the main rod with new o-rings.
If your son finds one, I'm on the list.Thanks.

[jocco]

Ed i had to put a kit in one they are pricy new and scarce as he!! used.

My main shaft leaked a little, but the real damage was in the housing where the brake pistons push the fluid out.One was worn,the other is cracked to the outside.The sleeve was wore right thru.Seems the springs didn't return qiuck enough to keep the push rod centered.My machinest is making a new cup housing and sleeve the main rod with new o-rings.
If your son finds one, I'm on the list.Thanks.

[chopper888]

I am just getting into logging and I just joined this forum.  I bought a 1985 Tree Farmer with a Can-Car 20 that was completely toasted.  My guess is the winch hadn't turned in 20 years.  Anyhow, I found a place in Southern Illinois that has a ton of skidder parts.  I bought a completely rebuilt winch - direct replacement - for $2500.  This included a 3 month warranty.  The people there were also very friendly and willing to answer questions...he even threw in some chokers to help me get started!  They also had rebuilt controls.  I think he said $600 for them.  I was able to take mine off and go through it myself, so I didn't have to buy that.  The name of the place is Schaeffer Enterprises.  http://www.sewlparts.com/   I worked with a guy named Andy.  I would recommend them any day.  I wish there were still more places in business like this!