[C320-list] SEIZED SHEAVES ON END OF BOOM

[Chris Descher]

I've got hull 500 and the same problem.  What I found was the axle seems to
be too short allowing it to move too far forward.  This allows the sheaves
to also move too far forward and press against the boom.  To me, it seems
that if the axle were longer it would stay further aft allowing the sheaves
to turn.  I gave up after that.

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Subject: [C320-list] SIEZED SHEAVES ON END OF BOOM



Does anyone have a quick solution to this problem? I've tried to loosen them
up with various lubricants but they refuse to move. I'm now looking at
removing the end of the boom to get better access to the sheaves and axles.
Thanks
JohnM
#574