I found this online which agrees with what Harken says. What it does not say is what to use instead of grease on those plastic rollers. It also says not to use 3in1 oil on the pawls which is what I have used in the past. Dave
(http://sailingmagazine.net/article-1026-winch-servicing-101.html) Finally, before the main housing goes back in place, give all the gears and pins a light coating of grease. Most bearings are stainless steel and should receive a light coating of grease. If the bearings are plastic, as you'll find in some winches, do not grease them, as it will interfere with the winch's function. There is no need to put the grease on extra thick, and excess may melt out in the hot summer sun across your deck. Make sure you avoid putting grease in the pawls as grease is a little too sticky and will prevent them from clicking. Only oil is required on the pawls. Motor or gear oil works great. A three-and-one oil is probably too light. On Mar 12, 2016, at 8:39 PM, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have brought all my winches home and cleaned them and getting set to > regrease them. Most of the larger bearings are cylindrical units with > plastic rollers. I bought some Harken winch grease today and it specifically > says it is not intended for plastic rollers and to use an oil instead. The > bearings certainly had been greased by whomever last worked on them. What > are the groups thoughts on this? Thanks- Dave > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the bottom > of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > Aries 1990 C&C 34+ New London, CT
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