Lewmar 65 Electric Winches

[capta]

Has anyone here dismantled a Lewmar 65 Electric Winch? Did you find adequate instructions anywhere? It is a daunting project and a bit of advice from someone who has done it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Calif. Ted]

Probably an Ocean Series Winch ?
http://www.lewmar.com/assets/img/dataset/Manual-Elec_win_WEB.pdf

 

[All U Get]

Hi Capta,

My 65's are manual so I've been using this site for reference. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZr_NuCmB64&feature=related
I cleaned the stem in place with rags and a toothbrush and after reassembly they still work.

Thanks Calif.Ted, your pdf has what I was looking for also.

All U Get

 

[Calif. Ted]

I keep forgetting there's a video of EVERYTHING on You Tube, last week I fixed the Admirals clothes dryer using one.
I usually let the metal parts soak overnight in mineral spirits, the last guy always used way too much grease and after baking for a decade it's harder than diamonds.

 

[capta]

Thank you very much for your replies. Though these winches are pre-ocean series, I believe the info supplied is sufficient.
I had a problem w/ the electrics and was wondering how the motor is removed, but it's working OK now. I will have to do it one day soon though, because it seems we have a flat spot on the commutator. However, I learned this morning that if I partially insert a winch handle (and keep my thumb clear!!!) I can get it going again, for now. As we're going south this week it will be a project for a nice tropical anchorage in the Grenadines.
Thanks again,
Andrew