Installation procedure for the Maxwell 21 - B replacement top cap went exactly as predicted by Allen Hutton @ Hutton-Arco (aka - Australian Winch company).

The cap was submerged in boiling water for approximately 5 minutes, the drum (once removed) was dunked in ice water for the same amount of time and the two components were married via a wood block and a hammer by pressure somewhere between tap and pound.

15-minutes start-to-finish. Unreal.

Back in business for a total of $53 parts/shipping/insurance and 2 1/2 weeks downtime. A band new cap on a 22 year old winch = good times!