[C320-list] Servicing Winches

[Allan S. Field]

Jerry - I heard that advice also about cutting the hole in the box and
placing it over the winch but did not bother.  Just move slowly and work
inboard with all body movements.  The first time I tore apart the winches, I
did it on dry land due to concerns about where parts might fly off to.  I
have the confidence now, after doing so several times, to do it under sail
if I had to...but fortunately don't see a need to test myself on that one! -
Allan

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Clayton
Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2008 1:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Servicing Winches

Thanks Allan, I've also been told it's a good idea to cut a hole in the 
bottom of a box so that it will fit over the winch, that way if any parts or

springs come loose hopefully the will stay in the box instead of going over 
the side and into the water.

Jerry
#988


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Allan S. Field" <allan.field at comcast.net>
To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 5:43 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Servicing Winches


>I use mineral oil in a small bucket and a tooth brush (Linda's, not mine) 
>to
> clean the winches.  I let the parts soak for about 5-10 minutes and wear
> rubber gloves then place the parts on paper towels on top of a cardboard 
> box
> to absorb the oil that drips off.  When you take the winch apart, lay the
> parts out on the paper towels and box in the same way they came off, clean
> them in order, and place them back in the same place.  Makes reassembly 
> much
> easier.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jerry Clayton
> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2008 1:10 PM
> To: C320-List
> Subject: [C320-list] Servicing Winches
>
> What solvent are you using to clean the parts when you service the 
> Lewmars?
>
> Regards,
>
> Jerry
> #988
>
>