broken garwood winch case

[wilsonmotors]

i just got a m35a2 for parts for my bobber it has a winch on it. when i was removing the winch kit to place it on my bobber i noticed that it had a chunk missing from the clutch side of the case on the bottom side and was leaking gear oil. i was wondering if this was fixable by replacing that half of the case or i had to get a new winch. has anyone ever tore one of these things down for repair or is it a lost cause. the winch still works good it just leakes a small bit. i could post some pics later if need be.

 

[212sparky]

How about some pictures

 

[welldigger]

Post up some pictures when you get the chance. You may can just weld up the crack/hole.

 

[hndrsonj]

Tear it down and replace the side.

 

[jamawieb]

They are really simple to work on, your lucky if it's just the case. I bought one that the main brass gear was busted to pieces on. You might be able to just weld it up and go, also I would use corn head grease instead of oil, then you won't have to worry about oil leaking.

 

[wilsonmotors]

Ill try to get some pics tomorrow as it is a pretty good size chunk that is missing. A guy I spoke to at boyce equipment said he might have just a side from another winch I could get. Maby someone that has had one apart could offer up some advice on how hard it is to repair these things.

 

[hndrsonj]

There's numerous posts on here showing how to rebuild a winch. Most of the big Vendors will have the side you need.

 

[73m819]

These winches are old time technology, easy to work on, does not need a rocket scientist.

 

[m16ty]

I've probably got one I would part with. Shoot me a PM if interested.