Re: [MV] Winches

JEFF HAIN-MATSON (flmv@netrax.net)
Wed, 08 Sep 1999 08:21:36 -0400

would that be the guy who can't see whats going on, so he sticks his head out
the side window?
better answer is to use a snatch block and not strees the winch cable so much.

Everett Doyle wrote:

> we are not trying to procted the windshield rather the guy behind the wheel
> operating winch
>
> > if you do that "out in the bush" and the cable breaks you may be worse off
> > after your carb, or other
> > equally important engine parts are damaged. could turn into a long walk.
> > i'd rather replace a broken windshield any day.
> >
> > Steven P. Allen wrote:
> >
> > > I have seen it reccommended that the hodd be opened to prevent the
> > > windshield from getting hit if the rope breaks.
> > >
> > > Alternatively (or, better yet) in addition, hang a blanket, a floor mat,
> a
> > > coat, or some such over the rope to dampen any whipping if it breaks.
> > >
> > > Steve Allen
> > >
> > > At 03:24 PM 9/6/99 -0700, Joe Foley wrote:
> > > >Lets see now,.........what have I learned........
> > > >
> > > >WEAR GLOVES
> > > >
> > > >LEARN PROPER OPERATION
> > > >
> > > >STAY AWAY FROM THE DRUM
> > > >
> > > >DON'T WORK ALONE!!!!!
> > > >
> > > >Think what would happen if a broken wire caught in went through your
> > > >bare hand, pulled you into the drum, and you were alone!
> > > >
> > > >Ok,......... I'll go away now,
> > > >
> > > >Joe F.
> > > >
> > > >
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