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Freddy block repair.

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Topic: Freddy block repair.

Posted By: Matt Jackson
Subject: Freddy block repair.
Date 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.

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Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36

Replies:

Posted By: Jamesd
Date 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.

Posted By: Matt Jackson
Date 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.

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Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36