Replacing the Drive Shaft on Worm Gear Winches - Step-By-Step

If you want to replace the drive shaft on your worm gear winch or switch to a different shaft style, use this video as your guide!
0:00 Intro
0:45 Removing the old drive shaft
1:38 Installing the new drive shaft
2:08 Outro
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Here is the transcript of this video:
"There are three drive shaft options available on Dutton-Lainson worm gear winches- the standard drive shaft that is operated with the standard 7" handle, the loop drive engaged by a shepherd's hook, and the hex drive that can be used with a special 7" handle or an electric drill.
If you have one style of drive shaft but want or need to switch to another, this video will guide you through the quick change-out process.
Start by disconnecting your winch from any load, then remove its handle with a 3/4" wrench if you have a standard drive shaft or slip off the hex handle if you currently have that style. Use two 7/16" wrenches to remove the nut, bolt, and spacer.
To give yourself room to pound out the pin holding the drive shaft in place, turn the drive shaft until the backside of the pin is lined up with the narrow space between the reel and side of the base, then completely remove the pin with a hammer and either a 3/16" punch or, more ideally, a 3/16" roll pin punch.
Carefully pull out the drive shaft without knocking over any of the worm gear parts, then slide your new drive shaft into place. Position it so its hole is lined up with the hole in the worm gear, then use both your hammer and punch to pound in the pin until it is nearly flush on both ends with the worm gear.
Re-install the spacer, bolt, and nut with your 7/16" wrenches, followed by your winch's handle if applicable.
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[@carmelpule8493]

This is an ingenious useful winch which I am trying to buy in Malta, but as yet I cannot locate anyone who deals with such worm and wheel winches. I do like the slanted worm to fit in the straight cut teeth on the wheel, That is good thinking. Congratulations.

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