Need help with Maxwell Winch

[Canonshooternb]

Help Needed

I have recently purchased a 1985 Hunter 25.5 and in the process of getting her ready for the water. The port side winch seems to be bound and does not operate so I have downloaded the schematics and done some research but need some guidance.
Tonight I placed a cardboard box over the winch with a hold cut the same size at the collar so I dont lose any parts. (Great idea found on this forum) I was able to remove the retaining cap, stripper ring and drum.
Next I removed the needle bearings and then the three cheese head screws. I know have the whole assembly on my workbench.
My problem is that I do not know how to take apart the Pedestal extension from the pedestal. I am scared to scratch or damage the surface. I have tried by using the stripper ring as a wrench with the pedestal held firmly. I need to get this apart cleaned and lubed for it work properly.
I have attached pics, ( the schematic is the wrong one in the picture but I do have the correct one.


Any suggestions would be appreciated.


Paul

 

[kloudie1]

Paul, These guys used to have some stuff for Maxwell winches.. ya might try shooting them an e-mail with your winch type and model number.

Australian Yacht Winch Company (ARCO)
4 Narang Place
St Marys N.S.W. 2760 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9623 2448
Fax: +61 2 9623 2265
Email: winches@attglobal.net
Web ➥ HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches

 

[jtm]

I took apart my maxwells #16 &22 last season- needed a long overdue cleaning and lube.
I also was in a quandry in further dismantling the main shaft and shot the mechanism up with PB Blaster...turned out I was goin at it from the wrong end...it eventually separated out the upper side( if I recall correctly) I have several pictures of my cleaning and reassembly- don't lose any of those tiny little springs and note the orientation of all the seats for those springs. you can send me an email from the directory and i'll remit some jpgs.

 

[Canonshooternb]

Thanks for the info, These seem to be pretty complicate devices.

 

[jmce1587]

I recently had to contact maxwell for parts info. the website is: http://www.huttonwinches.com The contact info for Maxwell winches in Australia is Allen Hutton, email is allenhutton@australianyachtwincowinches@attglobal.net

Address
Australian Yacht winch (Sales) Pty. Ltd.
4 Narang Place
St Marys N.S.W. 2760, Australia.
Phone +61296232448
Fax +61296232265
Mobile +61412864484

I have Maxwell 17s on my H31 and here is the info on the 17s. If you can tell me which ones you have, I also have info for other sizes.

 

[jmce1587]

attached is the service manual for Maxwell winches

 

[Canonshooternb]

Thanks for all the helpful information. I have cleaned all parts, ordered new bearings and now ready to reassemble

PL