Skidding winch for the tractor

[timbrjackrussel]

Sometimes a choker can flip over. No problems as long as it holds tight.
I would adjust up the winch shaft nut to reduce the clutch gap and use it. I would get a set of clutch pads (my Norse 400 had a clutch disc) to have on hand in case of oil contamination or wear problems.
Someone may have adjusted the clutch incorrectly before you got it.

 

[chipper1]

Igland power

I'm sure these guys could answer that.

I saw that in the picture of the big oak I winched up the hill. That is a rarity, but I actually appreciate the call out, I deserved that. Ok guys, especially my Norwegian friends. I checked the manual and it shows that I shouldn't have more than 10cm of pull on the clutch rope to fully engage the clutch. I definitely have more, I just don't know if there is any cord stretch in that. I need to check the clutches, what's the best way? It seems that raising the winch and setting it on blocks would allow me to inspect safely from underneath. What say ye my woodcutting brethren?

Shea

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

good thread! lots of swell pix... admire those logging ops out there in the snow! brr.... pix made me feel as if I was there... standing to the side... barking out some orders and giving needed advice...

haha, ok... ok... standing on the side staying out of the way!!!

yes, more wood!

 

[agvg]

Try to adjust it before you do anymore.

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[morewood]

I'll be out there to pull some tomorrow after work. I can set it on blocks and check it, then tighten the nut to adjust. The manual doesn't say, and I don't have the winch in a quick to glance at it area, but does anybody know what size nut that is? No doubt it's metric, just a bit larger than most sockets/wrenches I have. I would like to have what is necessary to do the job before I walk out there.

Shea

Also, any idea as to the approximate cost of the clutch pads? I may call where the original owner bought it and check this evening if I get home at a decent hour.

 

[timbrjackrussel]

I'll be out there to pull some tomorrow after work. I can set it on blocks and check it, then tighten the nut to adjust. The manual doesn't say, and I don't have the winch in a quick to glance at it area, but does anybody know what size nut that is? No doubt it's metric, just a bit larger than most sockets/wrenches I have. I would like to have what is necessary to do the job before I walk out there.

Shea

Also, any idea as to the approximate cost of the clutch pads? I may call where the original owner bought it and check this evening if I get home at a decent hour.

My Norse 400 has a 30mm x2 nylock nut. Take a large adjustable wrench.

 

[morewood]

My Norse 400 has a 30mm x2 nylock nut. Take a large adjustable wrench.

Bingo.....this early morning thinking in a fog sure makes you stupid. Pulling the covers, checking things out, and adjusting the clutch won't take long at all. Then the work will begin.

Shea

 

[Gypo Logger]

Right now, I'm just doing some tobaggan loggin.

Nice Gypo.
What are you using these days that works better than "fine".

 

[chipper1]

Right now, I'm just doing some tobaggan loggin.

post some pics or it didn't happen lol.

 

[Sawyer Rob]

No snow here and it is starting to dry out...

SR

 

[chipper1]

Dry here after the rain that saturated the soil last night and today. We have had high winds all day and the kids just informed me that there's a tree down.
Ends up it's one of the biggest locust we have here about 18" DBH, but 24 at the top of the root ball. It's mainly in a clearing so I feel safe working on it for a bit.
The neighbor will be happy he doesn't have to clean it off his trail even though it is totally on his property. He only heats his garage with wood and likes me to keep the trail clear.

 

[Erik B]

Dry here after the rain that saturated the soil last night and today. We have had high winds all day and the kids just informed me that there's a tree down.
Ends up it's one of the biggest locust we have here about 18" DBH, but 24 at the top of the root ball. It's mainly in a clearing so I feel safe working on it for a bit.
The neighbor will be happy he doesn't have to clean it off his trail even though it is totally on his property. He only heat his garage with wood and like me to keep the trail clear.
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Good BTU's in that tree.

 

[chipper1]

Yes @Erik B , it's my favorite
Some of the smaller stuff is in the house and in the woodstove as we speak

Okay last night I tore into the skidder and removed all the grease, oil, slime, and crud of the front side that could get on the clutch.
I skuffed the clutch with sandpaper after hitting it with brake parts cleaner and did the same to the smooth surface)matting surface of the drum.
I put a nice non directional light scoring on the whole thing.
The only bummer other than getting dirty(I hate getting dirty)even though I am most all the time, is that I put the drum back in the winch and saw the big spring sitting on the ground. The bummer was that It took me about 20min to get it out the first time and that I had already attached the cable to the drum.
I was able to take it back apart and get everything to where I realized I messed up at in less than 5min, nice learning curve.
If anyone has the Forester 40E and needs a hand taking it apartor has any questions just ask and I will tell you what I can.
Tonight it stalled my tractor when I was pulling the three butt pieces from the tree above and they jammed on the stump.

Here are a few pictures of the butt sections(there was two trees that came down) I got three pieces I will try to get milled. The first two pictures are what I was able to cut with one tank with the little ms200 rear handle then everything else was cut with my 550xp. And less than a half tank of fuel. I will bring my 2172 out for the last two cuts on the stump.

 

[Backyard Lumberjack]

good pix! hauling ops! enjoyed seeing ya'll hard at work! some big stuff!, but nothing like my pix posts over at Scrounging wood I put up today... a bucking and stacking memo to beat all memos...

 

[chipper1]

good pix! hauling ops! enjoyed seeing ya'll hard at work! some big stuff!, but nothing like my pix posts over at Scrounging wood I put up today... a bucking and stacking memo to beat all memos...

Your signature says TEXAS, I would expect nothing less from you then, you have a reputation to live up toBL.
Everything's bigger in TEXAS

 

[morewood]

Ok, first and foremost, that clutch adjustment nut isn't even remotely close to 30mm. What ever size it is, it appears to be just over 1.5", which would be getting close to 2". Way above what I had in my hands to adjust it with. I decided that since I was there I would get some smaller stuff moved and cut and ended up with 8 more trees cut up. It looks like I still have in the ballpark of 15-20 left, most of which are good size oak. This firewood cutting is getting more serious. Gotta find out that nut size today.

Shea

 

[timbrjackrussel]

I believe 30mm is the hole size.

 

[timbrjackrussel]

Try 46 mm across the nut flats.

 

[morewood]

I believe 30mm is the hole size.

Yeah, 30mm seems to be the bolt/shaft size. I was still surprised that my adjustable wrench looked tiny compared to it.

Try 46 mm across the nut flats.

That would be close to my bush measuring. I was guessing 47-48mm. So, a 2" adjustable it is. Thanks for the info.

Shea

 

[chipper1]

Ok, first and foremost, that clutch adjustment nut isn't even remotely close to 30mm. What ever size it is, it appears to be just over 1.5", which would be getting close to 2". Way above what I had in my hands to adjust it with. I decided that since I was there I would get some smaller stuff moved and cut and ended up with 8 more trees cut up. It looks like I still have in the ballpark of 15-20 left, most of which are good size oak. This firewood cutting is getting more serious. Gotta find out that nut size today.

Shea

That's a bummer about the nut Shea.
Sounds like you have some nice wood out there. If they look like that one you posted pictures of earlier your a lucky guy, that looked awesome.