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Matt Jackson
Really should get out more Joined: 21 Sep 04 Location: Darlington Online Status: Offline Posts: 962 |
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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. |
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Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36
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Jamesd
Far too distracted from work Joined: 01 Feb 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 377 |
Post Options 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. |
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Matt Jackson
Really should get out more Joined: 21 Sep 04 Location: Darlington Online Status: Offline Posts: 962 |
Post Options 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.
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Laser 203001, Harrier (H+) 36
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