[C320-list] Winch Rebuild

[John morrison]

Why are you replacing the pawl springs? I’ve never had one fail and the boat is a 1999 which I’ve owned since 2010. I service the winches every 3 years since I sail on Lake Ontario in fresh water so no corrosion issues here. I clean the pawls and springs and add a drop of 3in1 oil, no grease here as those pawls need to be fast acting.
Cheers
JEM
1999#574
> On Feb 18, 2019, at 11:32 AM, Christian <ccaper at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Tom,
> I rebuilt all 4 of mine last year.  I bought the rebuild kits from
> Defender.  The rebuild kit was defender item #608878 (
> https://search.defender.com/?expression=608878&x=0&y=0).  The grease is
> defender item #606875 (
> https://search.defender.com/?expression=606875&x=0&y=0).
> 
> I didn't know when my winches had last been rebuilt, so I replaced
> everything.  The rebuild kits will come with some plastic bushings, I used
> them.  The kits are for more than the #44 and #30, but 4 of the kits got me
> all the springs, pawls, and bushings you'll need.  I had to mix and match
> from all 4 kits to get the bushings correct for #44 vs #30, you will have
> some parts left over when done from the kits.
> 
> Now that I know my winch service history, and the type of sailing I do (non
> racing, short seasons on Lake Michigan), I plan to service every other
> year, replace springs every service, replace pawls every other service (if
> visually they look ok when skipping).
> 
> That tube of grease should last about 3 services.  Over greasing is not
> good.
> 
> My two cents.
> 
> -Christian
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 9:59 AM Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
>> Thank you all for your comments and suggestions.
>> 
>> Tom Grass
>> 
>> On Mon, Feb 18, 2019 at 6:55 AM Jeff Hare <Catalina at thehares.com> wrote:
>> 
>>> If you're the kind who is prone to dropping things, you can take a box,
>>> cut a hole the size of the winch and set it over the winch during your
>>> assembly/disassembly.  Improves your chances of not dropping something
>>> would roll down the deck and off the boat.
>>> 
>>> Every.single.thing I drop on board, bounces until it finds the edge of
>> the
>>> boat and then jumps for freedom.  Doesn't seem to matter what it is.
>>> 
>>> -Jeff
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: C320-list <c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com> On Behalf Of
>>> Scott Lagerquist
>>> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2019 12:19 AM
>>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Winch Rebuild
>>> 
>>> Tom and Tracy,
>>> 
>>> I clean and lubricate the winches every two years.  You can download
>>> instructions free from Lewmar.  I recommend one small tube of Lewmar
>> winch
>>> grease and getting a package of paw springs.  Defender sells these
>>> separately or as a kit.  The kit also has machine oil but I use something
>>> local like 3-2-1.  You’ll also need a Large container of solvent,rags,
>> and
>>> an old tooth brush.  Disassemble and soak gears, bearings and other metal
>>> parts in solvent.  Clean all old grease and dirt off each part with the
>>> toothbrush and wipe clean.  Everything should look new; this takes time.
>>> Reassemble with new paw springs and lubricate as directed.
>>> 
>>> Actually, there are several U-Tube videos that show all of this step by
>>> step.  Lewmar has a really good one.  Check them out if you haven’t
>> already
>>> done so.  Good luck.
>>> 
>>> Scott Lagerquist
>>> C-320, 1994, #39
>>> Sea Esta
>>> San Diego CA
>>> Lgrqst at aol.com
>>> 
>>> Sent from my iPad
>>> 
>>>> On Feb 17, 2019, at 8:33 PM, Tom Grass <tgrass462 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I am planning on rebuilding our four winches on Bucket List this
>> spring.
>>>> Our 320 MK II has:
>>>> 
>>>> Primaries #44 Lewmar - Two Winches
>>>> Halyard #30 Lewmar - Two Winches
>>>> 
>>>> Question - have other 320 owners purchased rebuild kits (Springs,
>>>> Pawls,
>>>> etc.) - or have you simply removed and cleaned and reinstalled
>>> components?
>>>> 
>>>> IF you purchased rebuild kits - did you source them from Defender?
>>>> West Marine?  Other?
>>>> 
>>>> Appreciate your assistance.
>>>> 
>>>> Tom & Tracy Grass
>>>> Bucket List
>>>> 2008 320 MK II
>>>> #1135
>>> 
>>> 
>>