Page 1 of 1
LU-4 winch housing spacing plate.
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 3:37 pm
by 244ENBN
Well men the spacing plate on my winch is in bad shape. Rather than buying one I'd like to build a new one. Does anyone have the correct bolt center to center dimensions? My old one is so bent up I don't trust any measurments off of it. I want to get it right becuase that measurment is critical. Thanks
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2008 8:47 pm
by Tom @ Snake River
I have them for sale for $27.00 for a top plate.
I can assure you that you can spend a lot more in time and fooling around then just buying one.
spacer plate
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 6:22 pm
by 244ENBN
I can assure you neither "fooling" around or time is an issue.
Posted: Mon Dec 22, 2008 10:23 pm
by barleyridge
14 3/8" C/C of bolt holes on the two end housings
spacing plate
Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2008 6:13 pm
by 244ENBN
Thanks for the info barley ridge much help!
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:29 pm
by DJ
A little off topic,but does anyone know why the M37 uses a plate and the M 715 uses 2 angles for the spacing? Seems the plate would be better.
DJ
Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2008 9:31 pm
by Tom @ Snake River
I have not noticed that the M-715 used the 2 angle irons, however I suspect that it might a modification that was used during that time period.
A lot of us have seen the 2 angle irons show up on M37's from time to time.
It would make more sence to use the solid plate as to keep things square with the world, as the 2 angles irons could "sissor" and let the bushings get out of alignment.
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 8:30 pm
by DJ
The manual for the 715 shows two angles for spacers. I will be ordering a plate for mine.
Sending you a pm, Tom