the primaries on Windrose are a couple of Barlowes, not sure if they were the orignials. I thought the springs were broken on one of them, I reluctantly took the one that was not making the "tick, tick, tick" apart today but the springs seem to be intact assuming I am only looking for the small springs that "stiffen" the ratchets causing them to stick out....correct?
They had NO grease in them, could it be that the ratchet/ springs (I am sure this is probably not the right name, but much better than "thingeys") were simply stuck in the wrong position from lack of proper lube.... I can't seem to find anything broken and the inside of the winch housing does not seem excessively worn? Ideas, suggestions.... thanks. Ang
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Usually, the "thingies", or pawls as they're actually called, and pawl springs stop working correctly because old grease and ill-fated lubricant inside the winch gum up the works and prevent proper movement.
usually, thorough cleaning is the best bet, even if it looks like the winches are not gummed up. There's nothing to lose by trying. Disassemble the winch and soak all the parts in diesel fuel or kerosene for a while, and clean them thoroughly. Then, grease the bearings with the appropriate grease (the right thing really is the stuff in a tube at the marine store), and oil the pawls with light oil (again, like the stuff made for the purpose). A container of each is a lifetime supply, so buy it and be happy.
Sometimes the springs lose their...well...spring. The problem is that you can only find new springs in one of those annoying "winch service kits", which include many parts you don't ever need, and for a high price. Usually, the springs are the only thing that ever need replacing...typically because they flew away when you disassembled the winch. (It's really irritating when that happens!)
I found a site where a guy showed how to make his own pawl springs. Click here.
usually, thorough cleaning is the best bet, even if it looks like the winches are not gummed up. There's nothing to lose by trying. Disassemble the winch and soak all the parts in diesel fuel or kerosene for a while, and clean them thoroughly. Then, grease the bearings with the appropriate grease (the right thing really is the stuff in a tube at the marine store), and oil the pawls with light oil (again, like the stuff made for the purpose). A container of each is a lifetime supply, so buy it and be happy.
Sometimes the springs lose their...well...spring. The problem is that you can only find new springs in one of those annoying "winch service kits", which include many parts you don't ever need, and for a high price. Usually, the springs are the only thing that ever need replacing...typically because they flew away when you disassembled the winch. (It's really irritating when that happens!)
I found a site where a guy showed how to make his own pawl springs. Click here.
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