[C320-list] Success removing the old Maxwell 500 winch

[Kirk Mueller]

Hey Gene,

Did you change the Maxwell 500 with a 1000?  The e-mail says 10.

Thanks,

Kirk Mueller
Second Chance #361
Rick Hall MD

On Mon, May 20, 2013 at 12:20 PM, Gene Helfman <genehelfman at gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks to all for the help and advice.  The magic combination was a heat
> gun (it took three hot/cool down cycles), a bunch of wooden wedges, a
> medium pry bar, a hammer, and some muscle to get the drum off the shaft.
>  After that it was easy.
>
> Now to install the much larger Maxwell VW10 with chain wheel.  I will try
> to pay attention to the process in case anyone else is considering the
> upgrade, which involves heavier gauge wiring and a bigger breaker at the
> panel.
>
> BTW: Maxwell was very helpful at several stages in the process, including
> emails and phone calls and tolerating some really stupid questions. Good
> service is definitely appreciated.
>
> gene
>
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