[Rhodes22-list] Winch Problems

[Edson Brolin]

Steve,
Thanks very much.
Tip
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve" <rhodes2282 at yahoo.com>
To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list" <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2003 12:36 PM
Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Winch Problems


> Tip
> It's actually fairly simple.  There is a circle ring
> that holds the SS plate on top.  Take a flathead
> screwdriver and pop that off; but be carefull that you
> don't lose it - sometimes pops up in the air.  Then
> remove the SS plate.
> 
> Next, pull up the main winch base being carefull not
> to dislodge the trips & springs.  Make note of how the
> trip come out and the direction that the springs go
> into the back of the trips (I'm calling it a trip due
> to I can't remember the right name for it).
> 
> Clean all the parts making sure all the old greese is
> removed.  May need to clean it in gas if it is real
> dirty.  Then use some good winch greese.  Its a very
> smooth grease & put it back together.
> Steve
> 
> 
> --- Edson Brolin <ebrolin at optonline.net> wrote:
> > I have a 1983 Rhodes 22 and it is finally showing
> > its age. One of the (Barient) winches is stiff. I
> > would like to avoid replacing it. Anyone had
> > experience with removing/disassembling them?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > Tip Brolin
> > 99 Cooks Ln, Water Mill, NY 11976
> > ebrolin at optonline.net
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