Re: Winch Plans and other ideas

[Kevin Curry <kevin@domain.elided>]

I haven't been stuck in it...I...uhhh....forgot to fuel up before I went froadin'. I
got nearly to the top of a really nasty hill and the fuel went out of the reach of my
fuel line and it died. It wasn't pretty - especially with hydro-boost brakes. I had to
literally stand on the brake to keep the thing from rolling back down the hill.

matt & stacy sopher wrote:

> So what you are really saying is that Hummers actually can get stuck!
>
> Kevin Curry wrote:
>
> > Don't ever let anyone tell ya a MileMarker will pull forever! I witnessed one
> > quit back in July while winching my Hummer (with a snatch block) up a hill. They
> > DO overheat as well as any Warn or Ramsey. I woulda never believed it if I
> > hadn't have seen it with my own eyes.
> >
> > Tom Mandera wrote:
> >
> > > >1) MileMarker 10,500 pound 2-speed Hydrylic winch.(Large cable)
> > > >If I drownd the motor I plan on having a Chainsaw conversion that will >Tom
> > > M. you should like the idea about running the compressor without
> > >
> > > Here's a few thoughts...
> > >
> > > I like the chainsaw idea... but I have to wonder how often you'll deep-six
> > > your Scout and swamp it... and how much fun it'll be getting out the
> > > chainsaw, disconnecting the belts, and running it along so you can winch
> > > out... while your Scout's sitting in deep water/mud.
> > >
> > > The MileMarker intrigues me somewhat... and your idea of a new pump is a
> > > good one... heck, how about a PTO driven pump?
> > >
> > > I have another idea for ya, John.
> > >
> > > When you mount the Milemarker on your front bumper, make sure you have a
> > > stout receiver hitch... and get a cradle mount electric winch... I'm
> > > thinking the Ramsey REP8000, Permanent magnet motor... new for $400... it
> > > won't pull forever like the MM, or even for long like a series wound motor,
> > > but it has a low amp draw, low price, and probably doesn't weight a ton
> > > (can't remember the weight figures)...
> > >
> > > Put the REP in a cradle, and fab quick connects front and *rear* for the
> > > winch leads... then, if you get swamped, you can always hook the REP up to
> > > the front or back for self recovery...
> > >
> > > Or... what if you blow a power steering hose?  Uh oh!  Or lose all the fluid
> > > and have to cut the p/s belt and run w/o power steering?
> > >
> > > As for other neat gadgets... I'm no drinker, but I'm told there's an adapter
> > > out there that'll let a guy use a regular blender mixing pitcher, and an
> > > impact wrench to spin it... some folks think this is the neatest idea... use
> > > your on-board air to run the impact to run the blender to make.... on-board
> > > Margaritas.
> > >
> > > -Tom Mandera, Helena MT
> > > http://www.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout
> > > '72, '77, '77, and '78 Scout IIs
> >
> > --
> > Kevin Curry <>< - Kevin@domain.elided
> > Lisa Curry <>< - Gonna be a trailblazer yet!
> > '94 Red Hummer 4DHT - "HummuH"
> > '75 Black International Scout - "Stealth"
> > '84 White "Lightening" CJ-7
> > '89 Soon to be Red Suburban - "Sluggo"
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Kevin Curry <>< - Kevin@domain.elided
Lisa Curry <>< - Gonna be a trailblazer yet!
'94 Red Hummer 4DHT - "HummuH"
'75 Black International Scout - "Stealth"
'84 White "Lightening" CJ-7
'89 Soon to be Red Suburban - "Sluggo"
ICQ# 7653541
http://surf.to/hummer