A rivet here, a bearing there? I was gonna just buy but it looks like I'll have to rivet what I buy to my old slide assembly anyway. Ideas? Better part, ideas? 22 Catalina, jib sheet block.
Are these blocks rebuild-able?
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I'd contact Harkin directly about theirs. Perhaps they have repair (bearing?) kits.
The white could be rebuilt by drilling out the rivets and replacing the sheaves, then replacing the rivets with bolts, etc, but the question is whether your time is worth less than the cost of replacing them. Drilling S/S isn't easy and it can be time consuming and costly in drill bits if this is not something you are experienced at. If you mess up the drilling, you've wasted your time completely.
The white could be rebuilt by drilling out the rivets and replacing the sheaves, then replacing the rivets with bolts, etc, but the question is whether your time is worth less than the cost of replacing them. Drilling S/S isn't easy and it can be time consuming and costly in drill bits if this is not something you are experienced at. If you mess up the drilling, you've wasted your time completely.
I found a complete replacement. What is the difference and does a sailor use all or one or switch them out?
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Measure the width of your track, most are 1" however prior to '85 Catalina used a unique 15/16 on the 22 and the cars were made by Merriman. In theory you could use any of the blocks shown, the first with springs are "stand-up" style, the last is a "low lead" from Garhauer if they fit the track. I've used the lowlead block on 1" tracks and don't believe it's available for 15/16 if required.
As Dave suggested search CD for genoa cars for the 22, they have one for a 15/16th track.
As Dave suggested search CD for genoa cars for the 22, they have one for a 15/16th track.
Here's a link to the C-22 15/16" car at Catalina Direct. If their price is a little steep for you, watch eBay for awhile. People part out C-22s fairly regularly, and if you watch for a few months, you might find a set.
Switching to more standard 1" track is another option (and would make finding cars easier). But that's a much bigger project...
Switching to more standard 1" track is another option (and would make finding cars easier). But that's a much bigger project...