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    Stiff Facnor LS165 top swivel Halyard

    Yes it appears to be the Torlon (2013) although I now understand that they don't make them with Torlon anymore in the new "improved" version £ 539.73 plus vat ex works. So I will try the Coke bottle or the healthier version in this "avoid sugar age" of a water bottle although that is against...
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    Stiff Facnor LS165 top swivel Halyard

    Thanks for that advice. I have ordered some McLube One Drop, I already have the WD40 and my wife has the hair dryer- my hair wouldn't be worth having one of my own. I will try this out when I get to the boat again-hopefully next week. regards Chris
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    Stiff Facnor LS165 top swivel Halyard

    Thanks for the advice. I have some Gunk for cleaning the engine. Do you think will do the job?
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    Stiff Facnor LS165 top swivel Halyard

    Thanks for the advice. I guess I should try that first. Though do you think the steaming idea makes sense?
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    Stiff Facnor LS165 top swivel Halyard

    I have a LS165 headsail furler (2013) on my Jeanneau 379. The upper halyard swivel is very stiff. I have tried rinsing it, WD40, PTFE spray although it rotates it still seems very stiff. Do you think that if I wrap it in plastic and then apply steam inside the bag that this might ease it or will...
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