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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    UPDATE: I got the winch installed and have messed around with it a little to make sure it operated as designed. I had to pull my bumper and brush guard. Install the extension brackets (keep bolts loose) then mounted the winch brackets to the winch ( they can be tight). Had to use an alignment...
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    I got these from big mikes motor pool, they look great and were great quality!
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    Got the top plate and back plate laser cut and formed, new data plates and some paint and it will add the finishing touch!
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    That's a good idea, I made the pin out of stainless T304 and didn't want to put a hard bushing in there to cause more damage. I think brass should be soft enough to deflect some force and not damage the housing or shear the pin. Another thing I was looking at was stepping down to a .75" end mill...
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    Here's some pics of my drum lock pin fix. I used a transfer punch that fit snug all the way through and zeroed off that. Went about .250", didn't wanna take a chance of cutting through to the inside of the case. Next I'll machine a bushing that will press in there (most likely aluminum, unless...
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    Little bit of an update: I got the PTO installed and used a .020 and .010 gasket. It gave minimal slop and I have no whining or loud/strange noises. You can barely hear it run when engaged. I'll post the pn: for the studs, but I used 3/8 16 x 3/8 24 1.75" in total length and they fit perfect...
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    M35a2 winch conversion and rebuild.

    M35A2 WINCH CONVERSION AND REBUILD. First step of converting a WO/W to a W/W is obvious, you need to find a winch "kit" or a parts truck. I opted to find a complete truck that way I know I got everything I need and I'd have some idea how it all goes back together. The truck I sourced my parts...
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