Wanted: Spare Shear Pin for 4WD Hand Winch
Submitted: Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 21:07
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exp2000
Just bought a used PWB UT16 manual hand winch rated 1.6T lift 2.5T haul . Looked for spare shear pins but gone missing. Seems like most of these on the market are clones and probably identical.
Does anyone have a couple of spare pins they would be willing to part with?
Material: Solid Brass Rod, Diameter: 7mm, Length: ~29mm
Apparently new ones come with 6 spares hidden in the handle but if you want to purchase them you have to buy a 10 pack for $60!
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Brett.
Reply By: Whirlwinder - Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 21:15
Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 21:15
Brett,
Just go to a steel supply place and buy 7mm brass rod and cut some to length. Would be the cheapest way.
Ian
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Follow Up By: Member - Frank P (NSW) - Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 21:31
Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 21:31
I tried to buy brass rod recently from metal suppliers in SW
Sydney. Impossible.
Could get it on special order, minimum length 3m, $$$$$$$$
$60 for a 10 pack is the way to go.
Frank
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Reply By: David H - Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 22:09
Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 22:09
Try a hobby store, you can buy short lengths of brass rod fairly cheaply, I used to buy it all the time,
cheers,
Dave.
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Follow Up By: exp2000 - Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 22:22
Monday, Jun 20, 2011 at 22:22
Hi Dave,
Had a look online. Seems they have almost every size but 7 mm.
But if it comes down to it I will buy some 5/16 rod and size it down.
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Reply By: Shaver - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:38
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:38
We solved this problem with our Wreckers in the Army years ago, they would shear just when you needed to put a decent load on them !The shear pins were lathed down (reducing winch capacity) to supposedly stop the SWR from flattening on the roller that led from the fairlead. We substituted a high tensile bolt . No more problems. You would be surprised at what
winches will take. SWR's will sing before they break, providing their in good condition. Of course I am not advocating you do the same, as Recovery is a specialised job & not for the inexperienced.
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Follow Up By: Shaver - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:45
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 10:45
Sorry exp2000, just noticed you have a hand winch ! Disregard.
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Reply By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 14:39
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 14:39
Hi
Brett
Tyr a welding place for a 1/4 inch brass welding rod and cut to size, that was all we done years ago for the local SES toyo winch. Some of the sheer pins are tapered as
well if tyring to knock out, if tight one way try the other way
Cheers
Charlie
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Follow Up By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 14:40
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 14:40
forgot spell
check
Try and trying
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Follow Up By: exp2000 - Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 15:47
Tuesday, Jun 21, 2011 at 15:47
Hi Charlie,
Trouble is 1/4 inch is smaller than 7mm (no taper).
Maybe they chose this size because no one else has it?
I also suspect that brazing rod is a much softer composite.
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Follow Up By: Member - Charlie M (SA) - Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 09:26
Wednesday, Jun 22, 2011 at 09:26
That's ok Brett it was just a suggestion as a work around.
1/4 inch is about 6.5mm
Cheers
Charlie
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Reply By: exp2000 - Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 14:03
Friday, Jul 01, 2011 at 14:03
4WD RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
Thanks to everyone for your help.
Just letting you know that I managed to get a couple of spare shear pins.
Adraian at 4WD Offroad
Driver training was able to help when no one else could.
He has been supplying 4WD Recovery Gear to his students for over 10 years. He is a very helpful bloke and sells only quality gear which is exceptional value for money.
Give him a try next time you are looking for recovery gear.
Thanks,
Brett.
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