How do I attach the chain to the winch drum?

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hwy8
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How do I attach the chain to the winch drum?

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There are corresponding holes on the opposite side of the drum. What's the purpose of different sized holes?
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CTXmiller
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Re: How do I attach the chain to the winch drum?

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Guessing here - different sized chain that can be affixed to it. Run a bolt through the holes and through the chain link is one way.
mtblah
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Re: How do I attach the chain to the winch drum?

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Extra hole is for access to flaten out the rivit that holds the chain onto the drum .
NOT a pop rivit but a real heat & smash rivit .
The head of the bolt restricts the ritation of the drum as it hits the housing
Just my opinion on how to attach the chain .
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Re: How do I attach the chain to the winch drum?

Post by Windcatcher530 Dan »

On my Stover winch the chain has a caradge bolt threw it. Don't know if it's original
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