Phil Rushton wrote: > ----- 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
I think the spindles are slightly tapered, but the windlii are not. The bussniess end is lile a box spanner, ie just a 2.25 inch long square tube, with 1.25 inch sides. -- Neil Arlidge - NB Earnest - The Wilderness years... Follow the truly independent TNC at : http://www.tuesdaynightclub.co.uk Visit this site and help save our waterways from the DEFRA cuts http://www.saveourwaterways.org.uk/
