Freddy block repair.

   I took a Freddy (Ronstan/Frederiksen) ratchet block off my sons Oppy because the ratchet was a bit iffy. I took it apart and found there wasn't much wrong with it and assumed there would be a service kit available. However I cant find anyone selling them though - any ideas? Do they exist?

I've renewed a few Harken cleats which is easy and worth the time investment.

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Matt Jackson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Sep 04 Location: Darlington Online Status: Offline Posts: 962	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt Jackson Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Freddy block repair. Posted: 21 Mar 15 at 9:39pm
	I took a Freddy (Ronstan/Frederiksen) ratchet block off my sons Oppy because the ratchet was a bit iffy. I took it apart and found there wasn't much wrong with it and assumed there would be a service kit available. However I cant find anyone selling them though - any ideas? Do they exist? I've renewed a few Harken cleats which is easy and worth the time investment.
	Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36

Jamesd Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jamesd Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 Mar 15 at 10:53am
	great bits of kit. Don't think you can get them anymore, but you can service them. 9/10 the reason it doesn't work is because the ball bearings are worn and are easy and cheap enough to replace.

Matt Jackson Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 21 Sep 04 Location: Darlington Online Status: Offline Posts: 962	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt Jackson Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 28 Mar 15 at 7:51pm
	Springs in this case, the block is fine but the ratchet has failed. Seems a waste to throw away an £80 block for the want of £2 spring.
	Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36