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Lewmar 16 winch service. It's not as hard as you think. A seven-minute video
10 February 2023 · 7 min · 12K views · Gosport
What this video covers
Dave services the Lewmar 16 self-tailing winches on Zephyr IV at Clarence Marina.Watch The process involves dismantling the winch by hand, removing the top retaining unit, rope diverter, and barrel inserts to access the internal gears and roller bearings.0:25 After cleaning all components with white spirit and a brush, he applies a thin smear of specialised white winch grease to the gears and bearing surfaces.2:18 He lubricates the ratchet pawls with a few drops of motor oil rather than grease to ensure they move freely.3:33 Reassembly requires careful alignment of the barrel over the pawls to prevent the small springs from dislodging.5:13 He notes that installing the self-tailing assembly before fitting the barrel keeps the top pawls captive, simplifying the process.5:38 The winch is reassembled by securing the barrel inserts, rope guide, and top cap.6:16 Regular annual maintenance prevents the buildup of old grease and ensures smooth operation of the winch mechanism.
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