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| Author: | Lakewateree [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Downhaul kit |
Bought a 5:1 downhaul kit from murrays and can't get the thing on. It says to remove the pulley at the bottom of the mast and insert the 3 metal clips in the track. The first one went in no problem, I can't get the other 2 in. I've backed the bolts out on the clips as far as they will go and still hold but no luck. Anyone used this particular kit? It's going on an 82 18. http://www.murrays.com/mm5/merchant.mvc ... egory_Code |
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| Author: | srm [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 12:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
You may be running into problems because you're trying to install the cleat as an assembly. It may be necessary to remove the square nuts from the brackets, install the screw into the nut (to act as a handle) and slide the nuts into the mast track individually. Then remove the screws, put the bracket in position and re-insall the screws. A bit of a pain, but doable. You can use a small screwdriver or tweezers to help hold the square nut in position while you re-install the screws. I would also definitely use Loctite to ensure everything stays put. sm |
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| Author: | Fa1321tx [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
Lakewateree wrote: Bought a 5:1 downhaul kit from murrays and can't get the thing on. It says to remove the pulley at the bottom of the mast and insert the 3 metal clips in the track. The first one went in no problem, I can't get the other 2 in. I've backed the bolts out on the clips as far as they will go and still hold but no luck. Anyone used this particular kit? It's going on an 82 18. http://www.murrays.com/mm5/merchant.mvc ... egory_Code Thats nice I want one now! You just cost me $$$ man!! |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
Are you installing the downhaul kit with the mast up or down? I have that downhaul kit and had no problems installing it with the mast down. |
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| Author: | Lakewateree [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
I was trying it with the mast up. Taking it down today and will try with it down and the above method too. |
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| Author: | Lakewateree [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
Got it on! took both bits of advice...mast down, luff track facing down, slid the first one in and then did the next ones by sliding the square metal "bolt" in and then threading the screw into it. Thanks! |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
All right! I finally got a win over srm on advice, and I didn't resort to a wise crack to do it! I think I'm growing. Pardon me while I wallow in a rare victory. |
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| Author: | Lakewateree [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
Actually used BOTH of your advice! |
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| Author: | Skipshot [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 7:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Downhaul kit |
You could have done it without his. I did. |
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