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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
http://www.maxwellmarine.com/downloader.php?i=323
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
I just rebuilt mine including all the seals and fresh synthetic gear oil. Point is, you really need to take it out entirely to see what is going on. Turn it by hand to see if anything is binding. When you say struggling are you talking about just not enough power or could it be the clutch is just slipping and needs to be tightened up? Are the electrical connection tight and in good condition?
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
Seal Kit https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=2555653
Stripper Arm https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?p ... &id=797087
Pressure Arm https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?p ... &id=797062
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
nautiyachti wrote:Source of the post g36, I'm running all chain. By the way the pressure arm is important for chain as well as it prevents it from spiraling and binding.
Managed top resolve my issue, I simply had to tighten the gypsy (clutch). It didn't even turn 1/4 but that's all it took. However I found that I need to add oil as I didn't see any in the sigh glass.
The sight glass is threaded into the housing, is this the fill as well? If so how the heck can I will the init when the fill is on the side of the unit?
Pretty sure the unit needs to be removed to fill oil and at that stage might as well clean everything up and change the oil seals.
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Re: Windlass Issues - Maxwell Freedom 800
Viper wrote:Source of the post Is it labouring or slipping? A loose clutch will make it seem like it's not working properly.... if you don't have a manual, download here:
http://www.maxwellmarine.com/downloader.php?i=323
nautiyachti wrote:Source of the post .... I'm pretty sure it's not slipping because I can hear the motor struggle and stop and I don't see any movement on the gypsy....
So it was slipping
In the link for the manual I posted, it tells you that you need to remove the gearbox to change the oil. It will also tell you all the areas you need to grease periodically.
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