Little "tugger" Showed Up:

[Rob]

Got me a little winch last evening. The truck originally had a 64 Tulsa at a 45,00 pull rating, (this one is a 70 Tulsa) and a 34 Tulsa at a 30,000 pull rating for oil field usage. I'm still on the hunt for a 34 series.

This will probably suffice to pull me from a stuck position don't ya think?

Rob

[ThaddeusW]

I think it will pull more then just you lol.

[Rob]

I've installed the Tulsa 70 winch onto this truck and would like to use air controls for the clutch dogs, and drag brake for the drum. I've already got a trolley valve installed onto the headache rack that can be reached through the rear cab window. I will plumb in air lines for the clutch actuator.

I've never investigated what type cylinders are used for these functions. I have noticed they look like brake service chambers, but am not sure if that is in fact what they are. It would seem that one would use air pressure to disengage the clutch to free spool cable from the drum, and it would spring return engage when the pressure is released. The drag brake would use air pressure to provide friction to avoid running off too much cable and bird nesting. I would think that the spring on the brake band would be sufficient to release the band brake.

Am I correct in my assumptions? This will be my lowboy tractor and will be handy to remain inside the truck when winching.

Thanks,

Rob