Barlow Winch

[H4B]

Hi All

Got some Barlow winches that I need to service ,lubricate. How do I get them to bits. There is an Allen key head in the handle socket. Which way does this turn to undo it and how does one stop the whole winch from turning. ?

Thanks

 

[Goldie]

Hope this helps. From http://www.arco-winches.com/products/service

Most smaller BARLOW Standard winches and some BARIENT Standard winches require a screw to be removed from inside the main shaft in order to dismantle the winch. Those winches were originally supplied with a small plastic part that looked like a handle with a 5/16" [8mm] diameter hole through the centre of the star, through which you was able to insert an Allen key to unscrew the fastener, while at the same time stopping the main shaft from rotating.
If the original dismantling handle is lost, make your own by drilling a hole through one of your non lock-in winch handles.
You could also use a piece of 5/8" to 11/16" square material (plastic, wood, steel - anything) through which you can drill a hole in it, hold it with a shifting spanner, and unscrew the bolt inside the main shaft of your winch.

 

[DanTribe]

I have done mine by winching a rope against a fixed point, this should give enough resistance to undo the allen screw. Make sure it's a strong fixture though.
I have to say that Goldie's method is better if you have the gadget.

 

[flyingscampi]

I downloaded a service manual from the Barlow section on the following page:

http://l-36.com/winches.php

 

[DanTribe]

I downloaded a service manual from the Barlow section on the following page:

http://l-36.com/winches.php

Brilliant, that's very handy.
Well done that man.

 

[Malish]

in case the detail is lacking - unscrew the allen screw anticlockwise (as normal)

 

[H4B]

in case the detail is lacking - unscrew the allen screw anticlockwise (as normal)

Thanks Moonfire, thats the exact detail I needed to know.

 

[underdog]

Very useful and timely info. My new to me boat has two Barlow 23 winches which need servicing.

 

[Silverfox58]

Hope this helps. From HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches

Most smaller BARLOW Standard winches and some BARIENT Standard winches require a screw to be removed from inside the main shaft in order to dismantle the winch. Those winches were originally supplied with a small plastic part that looked like a handle with a 5/16" [8mm] diameter hole through the centre of the star, through which you was able to insert an Allen key to unscrew the fastener, while at the same time stopping the main shaft from rotating.
If the original dismantling handle is lost, make your own by drilling a hole through one of your non lock-in winch handles.
You could also use a piece of 5/8" to 11/16" square material (plastic, wood, steel - anything) through which you can drill a hole in it, hold it with a shifting spanner, and unscrew the bolt inside the main shaft of your winch.

Great advice, saved a lot of head scratching and winches like new, thanks.