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Winch modification

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 1:05 pm
by davem201m38
I know this isn't a M jeep thing.... but it is a winch that is going on an M jeep.

I can't find a rebuild manual for this winch anywhere so from your combined experience can you tell me if; I can reverse the position of the engaugement lever. It looks like I should be able to remove the handle and then reverse the pin so the handle is on the front of the winch. My problem is that the lever will be against the grill in its present position.
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Thanks,
Dave

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:17 pm
by wesk
Dave,
What is the winch model number on that tag?

Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 2:37 pm
by davem201m38
Hi Wes XK200 or KX200.
Thanks,
Dave

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Posted: Wed Dec 05, 2007 7:53 pm
by timrod
hi dave i have the same winch on my 38 ,i made the brackets fit like the original on the inside of the frame.My lever fit past my grill but close to the light guard .Yes the lever will swap i did mine ,it had roll pins on the fork .the shaft has to be turned around.I changed all the brgs and seals ,i got them all from napa.I dont have no book or breakdown.I have been a mechanic for 30yrs it was no task for me.

Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 4:19 am
by wesk
Hello Dave,
KX200 was for Wagon and Truck
MX200 was for CJ5 (will fit M38A1)
RX200 was for CJ2A, 3A (will fit M38), 3B

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The full size images can be downloaded here:
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Posted: Thu Dec 06, 2007 1:20 pm
by davem201m38
Thank you Timrod and Wes,
that mypics is quiet a resource for info. I've spent most of this evening reviewing it, all very interesting.
Timrod, it's while since looked at the winch frame, I remember I cut the top horizontals as they were for the M38/A1 it came off (an export model) where the winch frame mounting bolts went vertically down into welded in nuts in the top flat channel of the front chassis. How did you make the brackets for the frame to fit, I seem to remember that this winch will fit between the rails but the frame won't.
Any chance of a picture? please...
Thanks,
Dave.