Posted by John Eickhof on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 4:38PM :
In Reply to: worm gear winches posted by Dylan on Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 3:36PM :
nominal end play on COLD parts is 1/32" The shim packs on the bearing housings do not have to be identical, I find it easiest to install the brake end with nominal amount of gaskets, then finish up on the input end. NEVER set the bearing preload to a tight point! As parts will heat up and expand when using the winch!! That is why the endplay is important!! Good luck.