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4. Should it be necessary to replace the windlass shaft bushings (15 and 16), it is recommended
that each bushing be driven out of the base by using pieces of rod or pipe with smaller
diameters than the holes in the base. If pipe of the correct size cannot be obtained, the
bushings can be driven out with a pin punch. Before installing new bushings, apply one
drop of Loctite sealant #242 to each outer bushing surface. It is recommended that the
bushings be pressed into the base. Be careful not to damage the edges of the bushings
during installation.
5. Before reassembling the tool, clean ratchet wheel, windlass shaft, and yoke handle assembly
thoroughly. Lubricate all moving parts with light machine oil. Do not use grease.
Reassemble in reverse order.
NOTE: To tighten cap screw on windlass knob, first rotate slot in the windlass shaft to
vertical position. Cut two (2) pieces of strap about 6" long and insert in windlass slot. Place
one drop of Loctite sealant #242 on cap screw threads. Use strap to prevent windlass from
turning as cap screw is tightened. DO NOT USE a screwdriver to prevent windlass from
turning as windlass slot can be damaged. After cap screw is tightened, install a new
retaining wire as shown.
THREAD WIRE (19) THROUGH HOLD IN
SCREW (18) AND THROUGH HOLE IN PIN
(14), TWIST WIRE ENDS UNTIL SNUG.
Never use Loctite or any similar adhesive on handle pawl aligning set screw (3) as this could
cause the handle pawl to stick and not engage the ratchet gear properly.
GRIPPER SHAFT, CAM PUSH ROD, AND BASE PAWL
1. Remove the gripper and the gripper spring in accordance with the instructions on the
previous pages.
2. To remove the gripper shaft and the cam push rod, place the tension handle assembly in the
forward position and manually return the gripper release cam (24) to the full rear position.
Working from the top of the tool with a pin punch, drive the roll pin (26) out of the gripper
release cam. It will be necessary to rotate the gripper release cam forward after the roll pin is
part way through the gripper release cam to obtain clearance to drive the roll pin all the way
out. After the roll pin is removed, rotate the gripper release cam to the full forward position.
Tap the gripper shaft (23) out of the base. Once the gripper shaft is removed, the gripper
release cam, cam push rod, spring, and pawl cam (24, 27, 28 and 6) can be removed and
inspected.
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