On 11 Feb 2006 12:41:54 -0800, wrote:

Any idea how to find out the rating of an old cast iron S&S Y629 worm
gear manual winch? The thing seems hell-for-stout, weighing about 75
pounds, with big cast iron gear teeth. It has a 1/4 wire rope on it.

Here's some info on the wire rope. I would take a guess that's the weakest
link, but much would depend on the condition and type of the rope.

http://www.feeneywire.com/wirerope/

What are you going to try to pull with it?
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'Til next time,

John H

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