----- Original Message ----- From: "Neil Arlidge" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 11:18 PM Subject: [canals-list] Re: windless
> Phil Rushton wrote: > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Brian Holt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[email protected]> > > Sent: Sunday, February 25, 2007 9:33 PM > > Subject: [canals-list] windless > > > > > >> We are heading to the National later this year at St Ives and I > >> understand that a special size windless is required on one of the > >> locks. I bought a windless last year on the wrg stand which I > >> suspect is the one required, can anyone please tell me the > >> dimensions of the said windless > > > > When I read the subject header I thought you might be becalmed in > > the Doldrums (sorry Brian :-)) > > > > I haven't been to St Ives, but if it is only one lock you will have a > > mole wrench, large adjustable spanner, socket set + a tiller bar (?) > > so you should be able to manage. There was only one occasion when we > > didn't have > > the correct sized windlass and we managed fine with the boat tool kit. > > > > Phil > > You can't!...most of the GO paddle gear is shrouded. > > As I said in another place > <<Great Ouse windlass - 1.25" spline, shrouded (ie the spline is a 2.25" box > section) > I would lend you my two...but...the reason I know the dimensions is that > they will fit the Grand Canal shrouded paddle gear! ;-) > > These windlii are also needed on the Middle Level locks and can be bought > from Mr Rootham the Stanground locky (that is unless his daughter has > finally taken over) >> Neil I am a little confused with your splines and boxes :-) I think of splines as being on the end of driveshafts or sliding gears etc and box spanners as being hexagonal.. Are the spindles plain/tapered square section or are they really splined, or would a large enough socket do either/both jobs? Sorry if I sound thick. I am not from an automotive background. Cheers Phil
