Brand new to sailing so if this is a stupid question go easy... Have two of these cars. One has a broken sheave. Can I fix it or buy a new one and toss the old one. I hate being wasteful. Hope my terminology is correct. If I have to get a new one what is the proper name for this part. It is for my jib sail
Sheave replacement or buy new
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I have repaired many of these Schaeffer devices. Its easy to drill that rivet out of the center. The sheaves are easily found with the proper ID and OD. Use a clevis pin for the new axle with a ring clip to keep it in place.
You may also want to check the Garhauer Marine site. They have many of these types of hardware for very reasonable prices with a 10 year warranty.
Parts are available http://www.defender.com/category.jsp?path=-1|118|2358478&id=2358480. Also from Jamestown Marine or Garhauer
But expensive. If ya know someone who has a lathe, you could get them to turn some replacements of delrin or something like that .. I have rebuilt a few using a bolt/nut to replace thee original rivet
EDIT: this site has some as well.. http://shop.hunterowners.com/cat.php?51436
But expensive. If ya know someone who has a lathe, you could get them to turn some replacements of delrin or something like that .. I have rebuilt a few using a bolt/nut to replace thee original rivet
EDIT: this site has some as well.. http://shop.hunterowners.com/cat.php?51436
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