[Public-List] Barlow winch parts

[Michael Connolly]

Paul,
Check to see what the spring looks like. I once made a replacement spring out of a cut off Bobbie Pin. This was for a small winch on a Typhoon. That was 4 years ago and the owner has not had any problems. Check to be sure you use the correct lubricant.
Michael
> On December 27, 2018 at 7:45 PM Paul Wilson via Public-List <public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> I have Barlow 24s mounted on the cockpit coamings. I took them off
> today--along with all the teak for stripping and varnishing. Anyway, I'm
> giving the winches a thorough servicing and noticed one of the winches has
> a broken pawl spring.
> 
> I've read on-line that Lewmar pawls and springs are compatible. Can anyone
> confirm? Hutton-Arco will sell you a Barlow NOS set of 4 pawls and 8
> springs for $38 (Australian) plus an unknown amount for shipping from Oz.
> http://www.arco-winches.com/products/spares
> 
> I may just do that--I'm in no hurry. On the hard until March (at least.)
> 
> Paul / Slainte #129
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