Quick Windlass

[Stemar]

Jazzcat has a Quick windlass from 1984 which hasn't been used for 10 years. I'm not sure of the model, but it's a 1000W job. It looks similar to the Quick Rider, but isn't quite the same

I can't test it because of other electrical issues, but I tried to wind it in with the winch handle hole. It wouldn't shift turning clockwise, but turning anticlockwise unscrewed the clutch to allow the gypsy to turn freely on the spindle. Is this correct, or an indication that something's seized?

Second question: If it's OK, or I can free it up, I plan to slather the spindle and clutches with waterproof grease and clean the contacts. Is there anything else I should do?

 

[ibbo]

My Quicke one can't be wound in manually. The wich handle is used to release the clutch for lowering.

Mike

 

[Stemar]

Thanks, that could be good news - maybe it isn't seized!

I think I'll put it back, fix the wiring and give it a go.

Further thought - would I hurt anything if I test it on the car battery with jump cables - no relay?

 

[ibbo]

Jump leads would be a good idea.

Save you refitting a scrap winch.

Mike