Joel: I had the same type of winch problem last year on my port jib sheet winch. Once I got it apart I just thoroughly cleaned it, greased it up good, and put it back together and its been working fine since. Sanding is probably not necessary...
Bob Bob Boyer S/V Rainy Days / Annapolis MD 1983 C&C Landfall 38 - Hull #230 email: [email protected] blog: dainyrays.blogspot.com "There is nothing--absolutely nothing--half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." --Kenneth Grahame > On Apr 1, 2015, at 9:13 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List <[email protected]> > wrote: > > All, > > Finally got the drum off the winch with lots of PB Blaster, force, heat, and > finally, my gear/prop puller. > > There is a lot of corrosion inside the aluminum drum where the bearing rides > (went too light on the grease?). Should I use 600 grit sandpaper to smooth > it? Other suggestions? > > I'll be buying the big tub of winch grease this weekend! > > -- > Joel > 301 541 8551 > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >
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