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J66P ****
Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 439 Location: Doncaster
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Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2010 20:00 Post subject: 90 Series Hidden winch Mount |
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What do you think, I am going to mount the solenoid in a waterproof box under the bonnet then put some remote switches into the cab, the remote plus will be mounted somewhere on the front grille area. The freewheel change over lever is easily accessed between the fins in the front bumper, hopefully get the winch in this weekend
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fridayman ****
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 7:12 Post subject: |
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Very neat. _________________ 3.0TD LC90 with fat tekkies |
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ignat ***
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 9:17 Post subject: |
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Very nice. Did you make the mount yourself? _________________ '97 Colorado 3.0 TD LWB
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J66P ****
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 18:26 Post subject: |
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yep with a bit of assistance and a few ideas I robbed off of Landcrushers very expensive mount _________________ 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.4 V6 (sold)
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joe lane ***
Joined: 28 Jun 2009 Posts: 138 Location: COVENTRY ENGLAND
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Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2010 19:11 Post subject: re: winch |
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very good gary, dont forget isolation switch, maybe a good solid hitch point, and from a personal point i like to see the rope going on to the drum
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Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 340 Location: Aberdeenshire
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 7:48 Post subject: |
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"Landcrushers very expensive mount"
that is now my second hand mount!
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Roger Fairclough *******
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 1619 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 10:29 Post subject: |
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The chances of getting a completely waterproof casing for the solenoids is remote. Better to use the standard cover and spray the solenoid/s and connections with a waterproof light grease. I don't recommend WD40 as it wont last and can catch fire.
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J66P ****
Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 439 Location: Doncaster
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 20:23 Post subject: |
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Roger Fairclough wrote: |
The chances of getting a completely waterproof casing for the solenoids is remote. Better to use the standard cover and spray the solenoid/s and connections with a waterproof light grease. I don't recommend WD40 as it wont last and can catch fire.
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for what reason is it remote ??? _________________ 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.4 V6 (sold)
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Roger Fairclough *******
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 21:06 Post subject: |
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Any container has to cope with the cables that go in and out and need to be sealed. If you assemble the box on a damp day you will trap in condensation. Better to use a semi open box and use the spray grease. My solenoids are in the standard Warn box in front of the rad. No problem after 8 years.
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J66P ****
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 21:12 Post subject: |
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I am an electrical engineer and dont see an issue, just stick a small silicone bag in and job sorted. I will be using sealed glands and an IP65 rated box _________________ 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.4 V6 (sold)
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Roger Fairclough *******
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 21:31 Post subject: |
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I work on the same principal as people who spend years trying to seal the ignition systems on petrol engines.
They see the light and fit a diesel.
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Joined: 03 Aug 2010 Posts: 35 Location: Sheffield
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 22:12 Post subject: |
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Nice winch mount
I'll start saveing |
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J66P ****
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 22:19 Post subject: |
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I wont be doing another thats for sure _________________ 1998 Toyota Landcruiser Colorado 3.4 V6 (sold)
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J66P ****
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 22:26 Post subject: |
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Roger Fairclough wrote: |
I work on the same principal as people who spend years trying to seal the ignition systems on petrol engines.
They see the light and fit a diesel.
Roger |
Again I have used petrol 4x4's for the last 5 years and I certainly aint shy with the water
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Roger Fairclough *******
Joined: 24 Oct 2007 Posts: 1619 Location: Redditch Worcestershire
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Posted: Thu Oct 28, 2010 23:04 Post subject: |
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Your missing the point.
There are two options.
Try to seal the system so that water doesn't get in, or change the system so that if water does get in, it doesn't matter.
It's called lateral thinking.
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