[TowerTalk] FW: [tdxs-list] Tri Ex HM354 Winch Repair/Replacement

[maflukey at gmail.com]

That would be a Hub City single reduction worm drive gear drive model series W300 in 40:1 gear ratio configuration “A” …    

 

Older units will use axial and radial needle bearings on the main shaft and radial needle bearings on the input shaft.  Newer units will use tapered roller bearings on the main shaft.   You should be able to get replacement bearings “off the shelf” for either from any decent bearing supply house.   Replacement seals can be more challenging…   for an older unit I acquired in poor condition I found these seals that will work:

 

TCM #06081 VM-BX (input shaft seal)

TCM #20231 SM-H-BX (output shaft seals – 2 required

 

I have not had to replace the seals on my newer unit (yet) so can’t help you out there…

 

Without restarting the “great gear oil debate” again, the manufacturer’s recommended lubricant is ISO 460 gear oil.   I have used SAE 85W140 and also SAE90 without having any issues.

 

73

Matt

KM5VI

 

 

From: tdxs-list <tdxs-list-bounces+maflukey=gmail.com at tdxs.net> On Behalf Of Robie Elms
Sent: Tuesday, December 14, 2021 7:02 PM
To: Matt Flukinger - KM5VI <maflukey at gmail.com>
Cc: tdxs-list at tdxs.net
Subject: [tdxs-list] Tri Ex HM354 Winch Repair/Replacement

 

i'm working on one of these old towers and there was a problem with the winch that extends and retracts the tower.  I believe it is 40 to 1 worm gear drive.  This winch has a long drum and mounts on the side of the tower.The winch has this identification:

W300 401A S35 7 Q G

 

 I disassembled it and there is a lot of corrosion due to water getting inside.  I have not been able to identify the bearings.

 

Has anyone else rebuilt one of these winches and can assist me with bearing identification?

 

Has anyone identified a replacement winch?

 

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!

 

Robie AJ4F

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