All;
Curious about trying to convert my FLS equipped winch into something more like an
F3B-type winch, wherein the drum is driven by the motor, but prevented from paying out
line under tension. It seems that most of the dedicated F3B winches employ some sort
of sprag clutch or one-way bearing which can be disengaged so that line can be pulled
off the drum for the next launch.
Having never had the opportunity to tear into one, can someone lend some insight
into how these are engineered, and what hardware is used? My FLS-based winch has an
F3B style drum on it (not the traditional AMA-style drum) which is supported at both
ends. The drum itself has a shaft which extends from the far end, and is supported by
a bearing; this may provide me the opportunity to replace the existing bearing with a
one-way bearing if I can develop an understanding of how they are installed, and how
they can be overidden.
Thanks all
Dave
