Does any one have info, or a source for the info, on how these work? I have one that coils in but won't coil out. I think that one handle need to be rotated before it will spool out, is that right? Have tried it and it still wont.
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Portable Bomb Hoist, MK-VI
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what you going to do with a bomb hoist?
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You have to ask? 
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Actually, I just did an Internet search and it looks like a really nice hand winch that you could use for a lot of things. I was not able to find out how to operate it though.
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Ohhh, makes sense. Some one on here will come through for you, I'm sure. Sounds handy, thanks for sharing.
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If it looks like this one: https://www.proxibid.com/AuctionImages/518/44828/FullSize/26.jpg
Did you try turning the handle the other direction?
Seriously, is there a "catch" or cam lock that clicks when coiling in? Maybe there is release mechanism for spooling out?
See figure 66 http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/AircraftArmament/index.html
Did you try turning the handle the other direction?
Seriously, is there a "catch" or cam lock that clicks when coiling in? Maybe there is release mechanism for spooling out?
See figure 66 http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/AircraftArmament/index.html
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Seriously, is there a "catch" or cam lock that clicks when coiling in? Maybe there is release mechanism for spooling out?
See figure 66 http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/AircraftArmament/index.html[/QUOTE]
That is a cool link.
See figure 66 http://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/AircraftArmament/index.html[/QUOTE]
That is a cool link.
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Answer is obvious. Mounts on the wing. One bomb, one hoist. Two wings = two bombs, two hoists, (aerodynamically balanced).
Hoist jams, like yours...fly it in. Hoist in working condition, bombardier climbs out on wing and trips the release then climbs over fuselage to other wing and again does his thing. Cable only lifts 15', so I guess low level bombing is the order of the day.
Go Army!
Jerry
Hoist jams, like yours...fly it in. Hoist in working condition, bombardier climbs out on wing and trips the release then climbs over fuselage to other wing and again does his thing. Cable only lifts 15', so I guess low level bombing is the order of the day.
Go Army!
Jerry
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Mine just came today. Yeah, I know it's an old thread, but new info livens them up and keeps clutter to a minimum. If it's still a mystery:
Keep some tension on the cable going out. On the inside of the drum, on the side of the free-ratcheting crank, under the cable (hopefully) is a spring-loaded catch that pops up if the cable doesn't hold it down. If it comes up, it will hang on the rear of the case on extension and stop rotation. Push it down until you pass the lip and it'll be fine until the next time it comes 'round.
My non-ratcheting handle wasn't moving until I tapped on the nub at 12 o'clock above it and it freed right up.
I did snap some pictures if they're needed. Currently, I'm trying to work mine out past a kink in the winch end of the cable that's hanging the extension of the rest of the cable. The kink hangs on the lip of the rear of the case.
They are remarkably nice little hand winches.
Steve
Keep some tension on the cable going out. On the inside of the drum, on the side of the free-ratcheting crank, under the cable (hopefully) is a spring-loaded catch that pops up if the cable doesn't hold it down. If it comes up, it will hang on the rear of the case on extension and stop rotation. Push it down until you pass the lip and it'll be fine until the next time it comes 'round.
My non-ratcheting handle wasn't moving until I tapped on the nub at 12 o'clock above it and it freed right up.
I did snap some pictures if they're needed. Currently, I'm trying to work mine out past a kink in the winch end of the cable that's hanging the extension of the rest of the cable. The kink hangs on the lip of the rear of the case.
They are remarkably nice little hand winches.
Steve