Lubricating harken winch

[Davidasailor26]

I'm disassembling, cleaning, and lubricating our Harken 35.2 ST and 46.2 ST winches. I know to use only light oil on the pawls, and winch grease on the gears, but what should I use on the plastic roller bearings? Are they tolerant of petroleum based grease?

 

[justsomeguy]

I would think that as long as they're clean, they're "self-lubricating".

 

[jssailem]

I just love Google....

Q&a Which parts do I grease and which do I oil on my Harken® winches? Grease all metal gears and roller bearings with Harken Winch Grease. It’s highly resistant to salt and fresh water, works in all temperatures, and protects against corrosion. NEVER grease pawls or springs because grease causes them to stick. Instead, lubricate with Harken Pawl Oil for optimal rotation. Radial® winches and carbon winches have composite roller bearings that do not need to be lubricated.​

http://www.harken.com/uploadedFiles/Support/Service/Winches_QuickService_online.pdf

 

[Davidasailor26]

I just love Google....

Q&a Which parts do I grease and which do I oil on my Harken® winches? Grease all metal gears and roller bearings with Harken Winch Grease. It’s highly resistant to salt and fresh water, works in all temperatures, and protects against corrosion. NEVER grease pawls or springs because grease causes them to stick. Instead, lubricate with Harken Pawl Oil for optimal rotation. Radial® winches and carbon winches have composite roller bearings that do not need to be lubricated.​

http://www.harken.com/uploadedFiles/Support/Service/Winches_QuickService_online.pdf

Thanks. Thought I had googled that once but didn't find that page.

 

[jssailem]

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