Bantam C-350 Crane

[craneguy]

 

[craneguy]

Still learning how to do the pics

 

[Captain Nemo]

Craneguy,
WOW,,,,this is a big help...I should be on the way to finding the right starter...I see an alternator on your machine. It must be 6 volt ??

 

[craneguy001]

Here’s some Bantams in my collection. I google Bantam about once a month or so to see if there’s any new ones to add. I have parts for sale off my parts machines if y’all ever need anything. Glad to see others are keeping these old girls alive still

 

[Tugger2]

Thats a nice collection. Would you have a sprag clutch for the boom hoist power lowering on a T 350?

 

[craneguy001]

Thats a nice collection. Would you have a sprag clutch for the boom hoist power lowering on a T 350?

All but one of mine are worm gear driven boom hoists and the one that is is still running. Are you dead set on sprag or would you be interested in converting it to power down? I know where to get a new sprag clutch assembly but it’s around $1500 which is why if mine ever goes out it’s gong to be replaced with a worm gear power down

 

[Tugger2]

I did find a new one at the bearing supplier for 2200.00 up here. Ive noticed the worm drive option in my parts book i guess id have to think about converting if i could find one .

 

[craneguy001]

I guess they have gone up since I checked a few years ago while looking for parts. I have a worm gear boom hoist I’d part with. Where are you located?

 

[Tugger2]

Im in British Columbia

 

[craneguy001]

I’d be looking for a used machine up there unless you don’t mind paying the shipping

 

[Tugger2]

Theres not many left up here . Im headed off to work right now but ill think about the worm hoist and get back to you. My Bantam is in good shape except for the boom hoist .

 

[craneguy001]

I’m out of Colorado and can have one on a pallet and shipped to you

 

[Tugger2]

Ive read up on the different boom hoists in my manual.Im not sure if converting to the worm drive over rebuilding the sprag is the way to go. Is the worm drive much of an improvement over the sprag?

 

[LegueMarine]

Hey guys just came across this old thread and thought Id ask, Ive got a 70's c-350 that needs a sprag installed. Now I've got the part but my Father lent our maintenance manual to a friend who passed away and of course we didnt get it back. Was wondering if anyone would have one that I could buy a copy of or buy a physical copy. The lake is frozen up here in Ontario and its maintenance time on the old girl, I want to get it fixed before thw ice goes out as this is our main machine for our work on the barge. Any help would be amazing.