They're fine Jerry--matter of fact, we replaced them when Jane and I came down to sacatomatoes for the race in Oakland in 2000. But they are definately too small. The wire is chafing a groove in the head of the rivet that holds the masthead truck in place. I'm thinking the problem was a case of Bud in the first place... Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed -----Original Message----- From: Jerry Montgomery [mailto:jmbn@innercite.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:42 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink. Jerry ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with low
stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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You know- it could be! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2004 11:50 AM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
They're fine Jerry--matter of fact, we replaced them when Jane and I came down to sacatomatoes for the race in Oakland in 2000. But they are definately too small. The wire is chafing a groove in the head of the rivet that holds the masthead truck in place. I'm thinking the problem was a case of Bud in the first place...
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
-----Original Message----- From: Jerry Montgomery [mailto:jmbn@innercite.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:42 PM To: For and about Montgomery Sailboats Subject: Re: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
Tom- Are the old alum sheaves still OK? If so, why not use them? I have a bunch of the original sheaves if you need some. I might consider trading a couple for a case of Bud- not that cheap foreign stuff you usually drink.
Jerry
----- Original Message ----- From: "Smith, Tom" <Tom.Smith@itron.com> To: "For and about Montgomery Sailboats" <montgomery_boats@mailman.xmission.com> Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 3:17 PM Subject: RE: M_Boats: M15 masthead sheaves
I recall this being discussed at one time by Rich Cottrell and Seth M.
I've thought about replacing the wire-to-rope halyard on our M15 with
low stretch line. Inspecting the masthead sheaves, (which are sized for 1/4 line and not grooved for wire) I see the wire has been chaffing the leading edge of the masthead fixture/rivet, but no damage is evident on the wire halyard itself (no meathooks or shiny wear). In my search for a delrin replacement, (approx. 1.5" dia, 3/8" thick, with a 1/4" clevis pin and sized for an as yet undeterimed halyard size...) I'm batting zilch. I can't even find anything close to original equipment replacement.
Has anyone had success in this area?
Tom Smith & Jane Van Winkle Sandpoint, Idaho M15-345, Chukar M17-064, Unnamed
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