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Thanks @sawduster for digging up that information.

Well everyone seems to be right this time. I tasted the corrosion / residue and there was no saltiness but when washed with soapy water...

The OP puts his hand up to admit he has not yet licked this fluffy white powder but promises to try to do so this weekend…

Thanks, I had just about come to that understanding. It looks as though it should be possible to change the orientation of the Fast Fit...

Thanks for these responses, I will proceed to take apart and clean then protect as suggested.

When in commission the rope is nowhere near this unit as the chain takes its place.

Can anyone please explain what the grey filings are that have collected on my Lewmar V3 windlass gear box? They are soft and crumble...