Thread: Capstan winch. Will a SIIA winch fit on a SI?

Pretty much the case. the actual winch is identical, but the drive setup varied. The brackets etc were different, but also the assembly that holds shaft to the winch at the engine end. Note that the type of dog clutch and various other bits changed from Series 2 to 2a. Earlier, Series 1 & 2, had a sliding dog clutch engaging with three round pegs, but Series 2a/3 the dog on the crankshaft had a slot engaged by a crossbolt on the shaft with rollers on the crossbolt, and this, instead of sliding, was in a swinging bearing. Similarly, the earlier lever was a sliding action, whereas the later one was a pivoting action.

But I would expect you could adapt the S2a/3 one to use on the S1, although it would probably require access to welding and possibly machining facilities, unless you can get the original Series 1 drive bit; but I think hen's teeth would be easier to find!

John

Hi there

It can be done - as I have a IIA capstan winch on my 1954.....

I just made up new brackets on the side of the engine - and also made up the dog clutch- the S1 manual has a good diagram which I used to fabricate the extra parts needed.

All the best

Wayne

PS will take some pictures when I get home next week - back up north again.

Hi there

Here is a picture of the series II-III capstan fitted to my 80"

Take note of the fabricated brackets on the front of the engine - this has now been removed from the 1951-80" and has been fitted to my 1954- 86".



All the best

Wayne

Thanks Wayne and John. Looks like I have some light fabrication to do. But it will be worth it.
Aaron.

It sounds like I have a SII capstan, as it has the 3 pin clutch, and the sliding actuator lever. It is SII and not SI, as the bracket fits perfectly onto the 2.25L sump. Although I suppose this would also fit a SI 2.00L Diesel sump.
Aaron.

G'day All, Wayne in your pic showing the Capstan, is it just sitting there, reason I ask is that the base plate is normally held to the x member by a series of Riv-nuts aka nut serts and I cant see any evidence of those? cheers Dennis

Aaron,
I think Diana (Lots-a-Landies) or Bob (bobslandies) had some adaptors fadricated for fitment of Capstans to the Series I's.
If they don't post here soon maybe you could PM them for details.

G'day All, Wayne in your pic showing the Capstan, is it just sitting there, reason I ask is that the base plate is normally held to the x member by a series of Riv-nuts aka nut serts and I cant see any evidence of those? cheers Dennis

Yes your right - it was an early picture within the modification process and I used nut-serts with spacers.

All the best

Wayne