Re: WWII Jeeps had a capstan on the front.

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Posted by Fred Coldwell [184.96.125.140] on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 18:52:23 :

In Reply to: WWII Jeeps had a capstan on the front. posted by Chris Case [107.201.31.87] on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 17:01:43 :

Chris:

The MB/GPW/CJ-2A capstan winch was driven by a small short drive shaft attached to a special front pulley on the engine crankshaft. A dog clutch in that drive line allowed the capstan drive shaft to be engaged or disengaged from the engine for use or rest.

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Re: So overall, a much simpler system . - Chriscase 00:30:01 04/12/2014

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