Ramsey Winch RPH-8000Y (JERR-DAN) - Manual (Page 11)

Remove brake housing (item #10) from end bearing (item #9) by unscrewing (4) capscrews (item #24). Remove
gasket (item #34), coil spring (item #49), flat spring (item #4), retainer plate (item #12), composition brake discs
(item #33), and cam plate (item #5). Remove hub (item #11) with plug (item #43)--which is press-fitted in the
hub I.D. Inspect the seal (item #38) inside of gear housing bore, and replace if necessary.
Inspect brake discs. Discs are 1/4” thick when new, replace if thinner than .200 in. thick or if surfaces are glazed or
burnt. Inspect the flat ground surfaces of the cam plate and retainer place the glazing, warpage, or other damage.
Glazing can be removed by scraping carefully. Inspect flat spring. It should be bowed at least 1/8”. Replace spring if
bowed less than 1/8”.
Replace all worn or damaged parts as needed. Reassemble all parts as shown. Be sure balls are secure between
cam plate and hub.
Install brake housing making sure that ends of capscrews (item #18) go through notches in end of flat spring and
holes in retainer plate. Secure brake housing to end bearing using capscrews (item #24). Tighten capscrews to 30-
40 ft-lbs.
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