Stiff Freespool Lever Magnum Winch

[Bytemrk]

Hi guys,

Slowly working through some maintenance checks on my discovery, redoing a couple of modifications done by the previous owner.

I noticed the free spool lever on the the winch is really stiff to turn. ( Magnum 9000).

I started by giving it a bit of CRC to help free it up, which helped a little, but was wondering if really I should pull the winch out and take a look whats going on inside.

I would rather not pull it out if I'm wasting my time, but I am also trying to get a few of the additions done properly, as it appears a few where installed by some pretty rough tradesmen or otherwise. http://www.lrocv.com.au/forum/images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif

Anyone have any experience that might help point me in the right direction?

Cheers, Mark

[Tombie]

They should be pulled out annually and regreased / given a once over anyhow!!

By the sound of it, yours could do with a service.

Winches arent a fit and forget item... When you need it, you'll really need it, and you'll want it working!!!

[Bytemrk]

Thanks Tombie,

By the way a few of these other things are done pretty roughly, I doubt it's been out since install.

Cheers, Mark