Thanks for all the kind words coming from you guys means a lot. thanks
update in winch which is driven from the engine threw the split shaft PTO. worm gear and worm are 60:1
Bearing housings are one inch diameter aluminum. and number 25 chain i wish i could find one size smaller. shaft is 1/4 in
We did a test lift in the vise of 19lbs with drill motor and mason string just wrapped around shaft worked perfect.
Outer support bearing next with spool does any body have any ideas on a 1/16 or 1/8 th inch very FLEXABLE cable or string. I dont want a large spool diameter so thats why cable needs to have a lot of flex