dweeze
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I'm trying to replace the upstand on an oldish lewmar t-track genoa car but cant seem to figure out how to get it apart to insert the upstand.
On the unit I have the genoa stirrup is a split unit. I have tried pulling either side apart but the small u shackle that goes through its base (and which attaches it to the car) has slightly mushroomed ends on it and wont come apart. Should it?
If not then my next option is to try and punch the car spirol pin out. But .... on one end of the car I can get access to the pin. On the other end of the car there is the plunger. I've taken the plunger apart but the plunger sleeve doesnt want to come out of its hole. I've looked at the Lewmar parts manual and the sleeve seems to have a 'locking' insert in it somewhere - but I cant see how to remove the lock to get the sleeve out so I have access to the bang the spirol pin out. Of course if I bang the pin down towards the pluger sleeve end I'm concerned that I'll break the sleeve as there isnt enough room for the pin to go all the way down. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. If needed I can take and post pictures.
Thanks
On the unit I have the genoa stirrup is a split unit. I have tried pulling either side apart but the small u shackle that goes through its base (and which attaches it to the car) has slightly mushroomed ends on it and wont come apart. Should it?
If not then my next option is to try and punch the car spirol pin out. But .... on one end of the car I can get access to the pin. On the other end of the car there is the plunger. I've taken the plunger apart but the plunger sleeve doesnt want to come out of its hole. I've looked at the Lewmar parts manual and the sleeve seems to have a 'locking' insert in it somewhere - but I cant see how to remove the lock to get the sleeve out so I have access to the bang the spirol pin out. Of course if I bang the pin down towards the pluger sleeve end I'm concerned that I'll break the sleeve as there isnt enough room for the pin to go all the way down. If anyone can help it would be much appreciated. If needed I can take and post pictures.
Thanks