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Broken sheave
Posted:
Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:42 pmby Karl Teske
I have a broken sheave, do I replace the masthead or is there a replacement?
Also, if there is a replacement, do I use for a pin through the masthead and sheave?
Posted:
Mon Jun 04, 2012 9:07 pmby K.C. Walker
Yes, you can buy replacement sheaves. I've used clevis pins but you could use a bolt for the axle.
https://www.dwyermast.com/families.asp? ... e=Hardware is a good source for both parts.
Posted:
Tue Jun 05, 2012 3:01 amby GreenLake
I got my sheaves from D&R Marine. Also used the clevis pins - just felt more comfortable using a smooth surface for the axle.
As the pin or bolt will be stainless and the masthead is aluminum, a bit of TefGel would not be amiss to prevent corrosion.
Posted:
Tue Jun 05, 2012 9:00 amby Karl Teske
Ok thanks, do you just drill out the original pin that is in the masthead?
Posted:
Tue Jun 05, 2012 10:58 amby K.C. Walker
Yes you drill them out, the pins are basically rivets so carefully drill off the head and you can punch it through.
Posted:
Tue Jun 05, 2012 4:22 pmby Karl Teske
Great, thanks for the help guys.