On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 08:42:23 -0500, Jeff wrote:

So why replace them? If they may still be quite functional, what's
the point?

They look a bit weathered from the picture which could be an issue for
some people. I've never tried this but suspect that a little rubbing
compound or something like Armor All would clean them up to an
acceptable level.

"Jeff" wrote in message
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Capt. Rob wrote:
Unless you just want to replace them for cosmetic
reasons, my guess is
that they could be easily reconditioned with a fresh
water rinse to
get the salt out of the bearings. Those blocks last
just about
forever unless they've been seriously abused.



That's yet another good point. I certainly won't toss
them out if they
are good. I'll either clean them up and ebay them or
keep 'em for
backup. I have a large selection of blocks that I've
acquired over the
last few years....so a few more won't hurt.

So why replace them? If they may still be quite
functional, what's
the point?

Maybe he's worried that the guy he ''acquired'' them from
will recognize them.

SBV

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 22:19:10 -0500, "Scotty"
said:

Very
friendly and helpful folks, in my experience, and I
doubt
they'll steer
you
wrong.


I plan to do that.


Then why are you asking here?

You know the answer to that one, Scotty. BS had no
interest in what group
members recommended, but wanted to advertise the fact that
he was buying a
new pinky ring.

That's what I suspected. Ever notice how often he mentions
his boat by brand / model, instead of just saying, ''my
boat ''? Does he think it's 'special' ?

SBV

So why replace them? If they may still be quite functional, what's
the point?


Shucks, I've bought old boats that were rigged with Harken
blocks... stripped off the rigging & thrown the rest of the
boat away.

You can replace the bearings in them, but that's only
desireable if they've been used hard for a long time & not
had the salt (and/or other gunk) rinsed out of them often
enough.

BTW it's not a good idea to use WD-40 as a lubricant for
these kinds of things. It only makes dirt cling to the
bearing surfaces.


Wayne.B wrote:
They look a bit weathered from the picture which could be an issue for
some people. I've never tried this but suspect that a little rubbing
compound or something like Armor All would clean them up to an
acceptable level.


FSR paste.

DSK

"Dave" wrote in message
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On Wed, 22 Nov 2006 11:46:53 -0500, "Scotty"
said:

Ever notice how often he mentions
his boat by brand / model, instead of just saying, ''my
boat ''? Does he think it's 'special' ?

Aw, give him a break. At least he doesn't say "my 1990
First 35s5 that I
bought for $_____."

not anymore.

"DSK" wrote in message
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BTW it's not a good idea to use WD-40 as a lubricant for these kinds of
things. It only makes dirt cling to the bearing surfaces.


Yeah. McLube rules!