Thanks Bruce. My balls seem to be fine!
On Sun, Jul 8, 2018 at 9:42 PM, Bruce Whitmore via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > Hello all, > > I was in the process of replacing my running rigging which included the > adjustable babystay line running back to the cockpit which utilizes a > Lewmar moveable car (I am pretty sure they are #2 track). After replacing > the line I was pushing the car back & forth to check how easy it moved, and > when I tightened the babystay line, the car surprisingly came off the > track. I then subsequently found a large number of various sizes of very > worn plastic balls. As it turns out, they are the bearings, and the new > replacements are made from Torlon rather than the white Delrin I found in > the cars. > > I found some at a local West Marine, and determined that the 5/16 size fit > well. So, I replaced them, and of course now the car moves very, very > easily. I then determined that the bearings in the jib cars need > replacement, and while I'm at it, I'll do the traveler as well. > > Then, I found these at McMaster Carr at roughly 1/2 the price of what > Lewmar/Harken want for them: https://www.mcmaster.com/# > torlon-balls/=1dmpwb5 > > So, if you want to reduce friction check your balls! :) > > Hoping you find this helpful, > > Bruce Whitmore > > (847) 404-5092 (mobile) > bwhitm...@sbcglobal.net > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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