Winches

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Running backstays

Harken ?? (need details)

Tools Required

  • Allen Wrench (6mm)

  • Large Flathead Screwdriver

  • Small Knife

  • Toothbrush

  • Paper towels

  • Solvent

  • 3-in-1 Oil

  • Harken grease

Opening winch

  • Remove top screw

  • Lift off drum

Cleaning

  • Remove bearings from center stem

  • Remove allen screws holding center stem to base

  • Remove center stem carefully

  • Remove pawls and springs by catching spring with knife (see picture)

  • Hold spring against pawl and lift out pawl

  • Clean and check for wear

  • Remove all bearings, gear shafts and gears

  • Clean all parts with rags and solvent

Lubing

  • Use a brush to lubricate all gears, gear shafts, bearings, teeth and all moving parts lightly with grease

  • Lightly lubricate pawls using oil 3-in-1 oil (NOT GREASE)

Reassembly

  • Place spring against pawl with straight leg against pawl (see picture)

  • Hold spring closed and slip pawl into pawl socket

  • Reassemble pawl gear and ratchet gear on steel washer

  • Reassemble ratchet assembly over gear shaft

  • Reassemble bearings over washer on central stem

  • Replace drum and top screw

  • Spin and enjoy the sweet sound of a clean, lubricated ratchet!

Removing pawl spring - use knife to free captive spring

Insert straight leg against pawl. Use oil for lubrication.

Ratchet gear mounted backwards will cause winch to slip