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PostPosted: Oct 06, 2011 3:55 pm    Post subject: Suggestions? Reply with quote
Alright so this summer I built my first winch.

I got a 6.5 Greyhound with a torque converter, built the frame and spool myself, and everything looks great.

The only problem is that I cant get the speed I want. I'm not a big guy, I weigh 155 and I'm not deep water starting. By the time i get through about 500 feet of rope I'm only going about 15 miles and hour.

Is 6.5 enough power for you guys? or should I try to throw on something with more hp?
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PostPosted: Oct 06, 2011 5:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
what is your gear ratio and what is the inner diameter of your spool?
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PostPosted: Oct 11, 2011 3:32 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I don't know how to find my gear ratio Sad sorry.

The diameter of my spool is 6 inches. I have a 60 tooth sprocket.


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PostPosted: Oct 11, 2011 3:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
nice frame design looks original!
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PostPosted: Oct 11, 2011 5:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
you are probably going to want to run a larger spool. try about an 8 inch dia.

or get a smaller sprocket 52t or 54t maybe?
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