Simpson-Lawrence Horizon Express Windlass

[svGallivant]

I have a Simpson-Lawrence Express Windlass on my Beneteau 461. It has a reversing motor, drives the chain both up and down. On disassembly I noticed the second compound gear will only turn in one direction. It seems to be mounted in a clutch bearing, allowing only one direction.

My question then is, how on earth does this work? All other gears, and the motor pinion, turn in both directions.

I see that Howard posted a similar question on May 7, 2009, but did not get a direct answer.

Does anyone know how this works? Or do I have a defective gear?

Jim

Thanks

 

[Ron20324]

My first thought would be, did it work before you took it apart, or are you "fixing it until it's broke"?

 

[Gunni]

Forward/reverse is determined by a dual-direction solenoid. It is remotely located. The motor reverses depending on which pole of the solenoid is grounded. Believe Lewmar is distributor.