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  • FOR SALE - Two Drum Tost Winch and Equipment

    From =?UTF-8?Q?John_DeRosa_OHM_=E2=84=A6@21:1/5 to All on Thu Sep 15 16:56:13 2022
    For Sale - Two Drum Tost Winch and Equipment

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    FOR SALE: Large and powerful two drum Tost brand winch mounted onto a 2006 Chevrolet W3500 White Tilt Cab CarryAll truck. It has been described as the best multi-drum winch currently in the United States.

    The winch is powered by a Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Big Block engine through a GM TH400 “Turbo Hydra Matic” transmission (https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/big-block/454-ho). Custom high capacity cooling systems for
    engine and for transmission. Stainless steel engine covers included. Detailed specifications below.

    The winch comes with everything needed to quickly start your winching operation. Each drum contains approximately 5,000 feet of Dyneema (UHMWPE) tow line in two colors for ease of identification during launch. Approximately 2,000 additional feet of
    new tow line on reels is included in each of the two colors. Two (2) sets of Tost brand "tackle" is included consisting of drogue parachutes and lines, coupling fittings, safety shackles with protective sleeves of three different strengths,
    miscellaneous tools, spares, etc.

    Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago Illinois.

    Pictures of all equipment mentioned above can be found at;

    https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzY2tU

    Asking US$67,500

    Contact John DeRosa at jhderosa >> yahoo.com

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    OPTIONAL WINCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

    -----------------------------------------------

    - Aviation band desktop communications equipment, battery powered with charger
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYp58

    - Non-aviation out-of-band digital "phone" communications equipment, battery powered with chargers
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA5df3

    - Tow line rope retrieval vehicle (known as the "Mule")
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA1tnz

    - Schweizer 2-33 glider with a secondary winch tow release Schweizer engineered and approved modification
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA59Sf

    ====================================

    SPECIFICATIONS

    ---------------------

    Tost Winch - Serial #711

    · Rope: 5mm UHMWPE up to 1400 meters
    · Grease for guillotine, and rope guides: NLGI O (Semi-fluid) e.g. SKF LGMT 2/1
    · Hub, each: 0.5 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Pay on gear, each: 1.8 liters 75W90 Ams Oil Severe Gear



    Winch Engine

    · Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Serial #00079755 D.O.M 11/25/2015 – purchased new 2016
    · Transmission: General Motors (GM) TH 400. Tost modification performed by David Oschner, Detroit MI
    · Transmission Fluid: Dexron Ill or VI
    · DB 311-322 Differential: 11 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Fuel: 93 Octane 15.8 gallon tank
    · Engine oil: 5W-30 Synthetic. Approximately 9 quarts
    · Oil filter: A/C Delco PF 1218
    · Coolant: Peak anti-freeze 50/50 Distilled water. Approximately 6 gallons system capacity
    · Thermostat: Super Stant 180F
    · Air Filter: 14x3 A/C Delco A212CW



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  • From [email protected]@21:1/5 to All on Sat Sep 17 10:03:52 2022
    On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7:56:15 PM UTC-4, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
    For Sale - Two Drum Tost Winch and Equipment

    ------------

    FOR SALE: Large and powerful two drum Tost brand winch mounted onto a 2006 Chevrolet W3500 White Tilt Cab CarryAll truck. It has been described as the best multi-drum winch currently in the United States.

    The winch is powered by a Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Big Block engine through a GM TH400 “Turbo Hydra Matic” transmission (https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/big-block/454-ho). Custom high capacity cooling systems for
    engine and for transmission. Stainless steel engine covers included. Detailed specifications below.

    The winch comes with everything needed to quickly start your winching operation. Each drum contains approximately 5,000 feet of Dyneema (UHMWPE) tow line in two colors for ease of identification during launch. Approximately 2,000 additional feet of new
    tow line on reels is included in each of the two colors. Two (2) sets of Tost brand "tackle" is included consisting of drogue parachutes and lines, coupling fittings, safety shackles with protective sleeves of three different strengths, miscellaneous
    tools, spares, etc.

    Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago Illinois.

    Pictures of all equipment mentioned above can be found at;

    https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzY2tU

    Asking US$67,500

    Contact John DeRosa at jhderosa >> yahoo.com

    -----------------------------------------------

    OPTIONAL WINCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

    -----------------------------------------------

    - Aviation band desktop communications equipment, battery powered with charger
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYp58

    - Non-aviation out-of-band digital "phone" communications equipment, battery powered with chargers
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA5df3

    - Tow line rope retrieval vehicle (known as the "Mule")
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA1tnz

    - Schweizer 2-33 glider with a secondary winch tow release Schweizer engineered and approved modification
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA59Sf

    ====================================

    SPECIFICATIONS

    ---------------------

    Tost Winch - Serial #711

    · Rope: 5mm UHMWPE up to 1400 meters
    · Grease for guillotine, and rope guides: NLGI O (Semi-fluid) e.g. SKF LGMT 2/1
    · Hub, each: 0.5 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Pay on gear, each: 1.8 liters 75W90 Ams Oil Severe Gear



    Winch Engine

    · Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Serial #00079755 D.O.M 11/25/2015 – purchased new 2016
    · Transmission: General Motors (GM) TH 400. Tost modification performed by David Oschner, Detroit MI
    · Transmission Fluid: Dexron Ill or VI
    · DB 311-322 Differential: 11 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Fuel: 93 Octane 15.8 gallon tank
    · Engine oil: 5W-30 Synthetic. Approximately 9 quarts
    · Oil filter: A/C Delco PF 1218
    · Coolant: Peak anti-freeze 50/50 Distilled water. Approximately 6 gallons system capacity
    · Thermostat: Super Stant 180F
    · Air Filter: 14x3 A/C Delco A212CW
    I tried to contact you by phone, I need a few more details. This may be something our club should consider. OBTP

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  • From =?UTF-8?Q?John_DeRosa_OHM_=E2=84=A6@21:1/5 to [email protected] on Sat Sep 24 06:19:20 2022
    On Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 12:03:55 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
    On Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 7:56:15 PM UTC-4, John DeRosa OHM Ω http://aviation.derosaweb.net wrote:
    For Sale - Two Drum Tost Winch and Equipment

    ------------

    FOR SALE: Large and powerful two drum Tost brand winch mounted onto a 2006 Chevrolet W3500 White Tilt Cab CarryAll truck. It has been described as the best multi-drum winch currently in the United States.

    The winch is powered by a Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Big Block engine through a GM TH400 “Turbo Hydra Matic” transmission (https://www.chevrolet.com/performance-parts/crate-engines/big-block/454-ho). Custom high capacity cooling systems for
    engine and for transmission. Stainless steel engine covers included. Detailed specifications below.

    The winch comes with everything needed to quickly start your winching operation. Each drum contains approximately 5,000 feet of Dyneema (UHMWPE) tow line in two colors for ease of identification during launch. Approximately 2,000 additional feet of
    new tow line on reels is included in each of the two colors. Two (2) sets of Tost brand "tackle" is included consisting of drogue parachutes and lines, coupling fittings, safety shackles with protective sleeves of three different strengths, miscellaneous
    tools, spares, etc.

    Located 30 miles northwest of Chicago Illinois.

    Pictures of all equipment mentioned above can be found at;

    https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzY2tU

    Asking US$67,500

    Contact John DeRosa at jhderosa >> yahoo.com

    -----------------------------------------------

    OPTIONAL WINCH EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

    -----------------------------------------------

    - Aviation band desktop communications equipment, battery powered with charger
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYp58

    - Non-aviation out-of-band digital "phone" communications equipment, battery powered with chargers
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA5df3

    - Tow line rope retrieval vehicle (known as the "Mule")
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA1tnz

    - Schweizer 2-33 glider with a secondary winch tow release Schweizer engineered and approved modification
    Photos at https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA59Sf

    ====================================

    SPECIFICATIONS

    ---------------------

    Tost Winch - Serial #711

    · Rope: 5mm UHMWPE up to 1400 meters
    · Grease for guillotine, and rope guides: NLGI O (Semi-fluid) e.g. SKF LGMT 2/1
    · Hub, each: 0.5 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Pay on gear, each: 1.8 liters 75W90 Ams Oil Severe Gear



    Winch Engine

    · Chevrolet Performance 454 HO Serial #00079755 D.O.M 11/25/2015 – purchased new 2016
    · Transmission: General Motors (GM) TH 400. Tost modification performed by David Oschner, Detroit MI
    · Transmission Fluid: Dexron Ill or VI
    · DB 311-322 Differential: 11 liters 75W-140 Ams Oil Severe Gear
    · Fuel: 93 Octane 15.8 gallon tank
    · Engine oil: 5W-30 Synthetic. Approximately 9 quarts
    · Oil filter: A/C Delco PF 1218
    · Coolant: Peak anti-freeze 50/50 Distilled water. Approximately 6 gallons system capacity
    · Thermostat: Super Stant 180F
    · Air Filter: 14x3 A/C Delco A212CW
    I tried to contact you by phone, I need a few more details. This may be something our club should consider. OBTP

    The winch has been sold.

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