Photo log of T-max winch service
Posted: 23 Jun 2018 08:14
I serviced a T-max 9500 winch yesterday and took some photo's and a couple of video clips of the process.
lets start....
Part 1
This is the winch. Its a T-max 9500. I have the 8500 on my vehicle and I've literally used it hundreds of times with no issues.
I disassembled it and it appears that it has hardly been used.
First things first. Check to see that the motor works by applying power
good, it works in one direction, now lets see if it works in the other
Great. The motor works fine.
The gearbox appears to have its original grease still in it in perfect condition.
The motor wasn't in the same condition and its clear that water stood in the winch for some time. The negative terminal connects at the bottom of the motor and was probably the point where the water escaped. It was badly rusted though. both the bolt and the hole in the housing. The bolt had to be replaced with a new one.
There is clear evidence of the corrosion from standing water inside the motor.
the brushes are in excellent condition. a sure sign that this winch has not been used much.
here's some of that corrosion
the commutator and armature look almost new but while its out I gave the commutator a light sand with a fine sandpaper
Because the earth cable bolt and hole were so corroded I re tapped the thread which will allow for a better electrical connection and will make it easier getting the new bolt in
Part 2 to follow
lets start....
Part 1
This is the winch. Its a T-max 9500. I have the 8500 on my vehicle and I've literally used it hundreds of times with no issues.
I disassembled it and it appears that it has hardly been used.
First things first. Check to see that the motor works by applying power
good, it works in one direction, now lets see if it works in the other
Great. The motor works fine.
The gearbox appears to have its original grease still in it in perfect condition.
The motor wasn't in the same condition and its clear that water stood in the winch for some time. The negative terminal connects at the bottom of the motor and was probably the point where the water escaped. It was badly rusted though. both the bolt and the hole in the housing. The bolt had to be replaced with a new one.
There is clear evidence of the corrosion from standing water inside the motor.
the brushes are in excellent condition. a sure sign that this winch has not been used much.
here's some of that corrosion
the commutator and armature look almost new but while its out I gave the commutator a light sand with a fine sandpaper
Because the earth cable bolt and hole were so corroded I re tapped the thread which will allow for a better electrical connection and will make it easier getting the new bolt in
Part 2 to follow