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     Jeff Roy (Jeffr) Rating: N/A |
I didn't replace them but I just pulled all 4 sheaves out of the top of my mast. They are solid sheaves with plain bearings. I think they are about 2" in diameter, but I didn't measure them. I suspect that you can get by with just removing them, driving the bushing out, cleaning them up and putting a little grease on them and putting them back. I agree that a ball bearing sheave would be better, but it can run into sustantial costs. Unless the sheave is heavily scored I think they will be re-useable. keep in mind that removing the sheaves involves getting several SS screws out of the aluminum mast. This is the real chore. Use PB Blaster (get it at a automotive store) and lots of heat. If this doesn't work you can try using them with an impact driver. The last resort is to drill out the screw and then retap the mast. I only had to do that to the screw on the front of the halyard guard. |
