Lewmar Clutches

[Cantata]

I just changed my boat and have a query about the clutches. The ones I'm used to always release by lifting the lever at the aft end. These, made by Lewmar, lift at the forward end, and when you pull them all the way back a series of small springs and a piece of webbing-like material are exposed.
Problem is, some of them will not stay open when, for instance, you're lowering a sail, the pesky thing shuts again as the rope runs through it. Is there something in the mechanism needing to be lubricated? Not obvious if there is.
Many thanks if someone who knows these can help.


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[quaelgeist2]

no, quite the contrary
they stay open (if...) from little plasticdots at the side when you have opned them completely
if they are not worn you can feel a kind of click at the end of the opening movement - after 7 years the most used ones on our boat dont hold anymore
lubrication will make matters worse
good luck
chris


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[Cantata]

Ooooh. I shall inspect them. They are 6 years old. Thanks for the advice.

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