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Old 10-20-2006, 11:27 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Re: WIching Protocal & advice....

As for "witching protocol" you'll need to discuss that with MissFJ.
As for "winching" you will want to set the winch cable (bolt it into place), and make about 3-4 TIGHT wraps around the spool by hand. Next, get the cable attached to something all the way out (like another car/truck/building) where you can get the entire cable under tension. You want at least 500 lbs load while doing this. Winch it in with light application of your brakes. It should spool nicely if you are winching in a "direct" line. The last 10 ft or so do by hand and dont over tighten when you "snug up" the last little bit. Done!

Lastly, I want to congradulate you for turning your own wrench! A breath of fresh air! Now you have the knowledge and power to go the next level and you have the pride that comes along with it. Kudos!


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