Winch problem.. anyone got instructions ?????

[bluepippa]

One of my 2 speed selftailing Andersons went bang last night. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
The drum has become very difficult to turn by hand, and the winch sprocket just spins in either direction, and no teeth engage.

Before I start taking things apart blindly, and risk losing springs / clips / teeth etc overside, has anyone got any instruction or pearls of wisdom they want to share ??? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

Daryl

 

[claudio]

You will need to strip it down to find out the extent of damage. It is likely that the pawl / spring has become disengaged or broken. Make sure that you have something to catch all of the loose bits.

Good luck

 

[Clive_Rigden]

I agree with Claudio. Once disassembled, clean grease off everything with a cloth, re-grease all bearing surfaces, races &c but only use oil (3in1 or a bit of engine oil) on the springs and ratchets. Make sure you remember how you took it apart so you can reassemble it! If you do get lost, disassemble another one (partially or slowly) which should help.

Incidentally, when was the last time you / you had the wenches seviced? It should be done at the start of every season and preferably while the boat is out of the water.

Good luck!

 

[Pisces]

My main winches slope outward near the edge of my boat - I tape a bag to the deck and lifelines to spot small bits falling overboard. Generally I have found the inside of winches to be fairly obvious, if you take it apart slowly.

Good luck

 

[tome]

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when was the last time you / you had the wenches seviced?

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In deference to modern etiquette and values, we've now stopped this practice /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

See Anderson winches where you can download drawings.

 

[Clive_Rigden]

So sorry. Badly worded; I was not intending to imply criticism but thinking aloud, wondered whether the winch had run dry or grease had got into the springs, ratchet &c. Should have put it like that 'spose. Thrashing accepted with the grace in which it was meeted /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Good idea, taping the bag round said engines whilst at sea.

 

[bluepippa]

Cheers Guys....

Second season with the boat, and new the winches were overdue a service, I have done all the ancillary ones, but was told the Andersons units needed professional input.

Luckly a friend pointed me towards Nauquip in Warsash as the Anderson people... Wow what service... Went in there explained the problem. they went and got a new winch off the shelf and then stripped it there and then to show the workings.... Walked out with a £20 service kit and confidence to go and play........

A1 service recommend to anyone
Daryl

 

[AliM]

As others have said take them to bits slowly and lay everything out in order. We did ours for the first time a couple of weeks ago, and it was a lot easier than I thought it would be. I actually found laying them out carefully made it easier to work out than understanding the diagram. You should be able to buy spare bits from your friendly neighbourhood swindlery. It sounds like those nasty little springs have gone - they're fiddly but not difficult to replace.

Good luck

Ali