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Rosalie B.

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Simpson Lawrence 555 Windlass Maintenance

(John Regan) wrote:

Hello,

I have just purchased a yacht with a Simpson Lawrence 555 windlass. I
have a problem in that I believe it has not been used for 3+ years and
although it will bring in chain, it will not release any chain out.

I have the exploded parts diagram and I assume that the gipsy has
become stuck to the clutch. I have undone the grease nipple and
removed the clutch plate but the gipsy will not come off. Should it
just pull off at this stage or do I need to do anything else?

The grease nipple is for greasing the shaft. Probably ought to put
the nipple back on and squirt grease into it and then tap it (the nut)
on the side and the gypsy should come off.

Any help or information would be appreciated.

Thanks

John

grandma Rosalie

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