Barient 28 winch disassembly

[obsailor]

Anyone disassembled a Barient 28 ST 2spd winch recently? I have the exploded parts diagram and want to remove the top #3 needle bearing that rides on #2 main shaft (it grinds and needs lube). Looking at the parts diagram, the main shaft should be removable (after the drum and tailer are off) without removing the gear cover (and all those easily losable parts inside).

Any suggestions? I checked thread history and can't find anything Thanks

 

[Joe]

I think you're overestimating the difficulty of just disassembling the entire winch.... if you're careful and methodical, it's quite simple...

Anyhow, you'll find that you must remove the drum to get at the top bearing.. it's a cylindrical cage with roller bearings... much easier to lift off the drum.... the bearing may stay on the spindle, or stick inside the drum cause the grease is probably old and dirty. You must be careful with the pawls and springs as you lift it off.. The second bearing set should be removed, cleaned and lubricated also.....

Here's a step by step instructional piece: Winch service

Sounds like you have never properly service your winches... this is a good time to learn.. after the first, you'll want to inspect and service the rest of your valuable winches..... so... go ahead and invest in a tube of Lewmar winch gear grease and a small bottle of oil for the pawls and pawl springs. They sell it as a kit, and pictured instructions are included. All winches are basically the same once the top cover is removed,. Oh, and btw, you can purchase spare pawls and pawl springs made by Lewmar that will fit your Barient/Barlow winches... I know West Marine sells them.... maybe here also, but the pawls are basically a universal fit, the springs are either both legs straight, or one leg bent... either will work, but I think the Barient/Barlow winch uses the bent leg config.

So.... go for it...you'll feel quite good about yourself when you complete the job and be highly confident it tackling the others. You may find it much easier and more convenient to actually removethe winch from its mounting entirely and do the rebuild at home or in the cabin. Then you can rebed properly also.

Have fun.

 

[Merlin Clark]

A cool idea from one of the members here is to cut a circle the same diameter of the winches base in the bottom of a flat box and place the box over (winch sticking up thru the hole) the winch. Stick it to the deck with double sided tape.
Any parts trying to escape by jumping over board would also have to clear the sides of the box.

 

[rardiH36]

A cool idea from one of the members here is to cut a circle the same diameter of the winches base in the bottom of a flat box and place the box over (winch sticking up thru the hole) the winch. Stick it to the deck with double sided tape.
Any parts trying to escape by jumping over board would also have to clear the sides of the box.

Yes, agree that using the hole in the bottom of a box method takes out a bunch of worry of an errant part finding its way into the big wet.

"Stick it to the deck with double sided tape." This or some other means to make firm the box to the winch pad is important. The box is tippy without and parts in the bottom of the box can escape through the hole. An also once the drum of the winch is removed, then remaining winch base isn't enough to keep the box in place.

Another way to make parts less likely to go overboard is to tie a large tarp or old blanket on the adjacent life lines. Then drape it across the deck in a manner that anything falling is likely to be stopped.

I play it real safe and do both.