I clean winches in the garage or on the boat using Diesel fuel or old Kerosene. I use an acid brush to wipe the gears and wipe off gunk with terry cloth (old face cloths) and final wipe off of solvent using cotton cloth (old tee shirt).
Chuck S > On January 17, 2017 at 3:15 PM ALAN BERGEN via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > > Although kerosene is flammable, it is still safe to use in a garage. I > did my winches that way. The fumes are not volatile like gasoline fumes. > Just don't be near an open flame. Let the parts soak for a while, before you > scrub with a tooth brush or wire brush. When the parts are clean, wash the > kerosene off with soapy water, before re-lubing the winch. Use the minimum > amount of winch grease, and only light oil on the pawls. > > On Tue, Jan 17, 2017 at 11:54 AM, Joel Aronson via CnC-List > <cnc-list@cnc-list.com mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com > wrote: > > > > I removed two of my mast mounted winches as they are > overdue for service (about 25 years overdue). That was a job in itself, as > the bolts had fused to the aluminum mounting plates. A combination of PB > Blaster, vinegar and acetone, along with a hammer and screwdrivers got them > off. > > > > The grease is a gummy mess. Any recommendations on a non-flammable > > solvent I can soak them in? I'm working in the garage, so diesel and > > kerosene are out. > > > > Joel > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If > > you wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=vxTELKUm951Y3xTx8v_t_dNwN_Az7AFW6Ruzb6LMWzA&s=w0DMGcy3dbjItJ-qQ07XC6wQy40_hsePQ96Ikf1Mgog&e= > > > > https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.paypal.me_stumurray&d=DwICAg&c=clK7kQUTWtAVEOVIgvi0NU5BOUHhpN0H8p7CSfnc_gI&r=9w3G7Cf8YfQnrjmtuNxwDJYr3JMv9f1pAfgAJ9xXYQQ&m=vxTELKUm951Y3xTx8v_t_dNwN_Az7AFW6Ruzb6LMWzA&s=w0DMGcy3dbjItJ-qQ07XC6wQy40_hsePQ96Ikf1Mgog&e= > > > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > > > > > > > > > -- > Alan Bergen > 35 Mk III Thirsty > Rose City YC > Portland, OR > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you > wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >
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