On my BJ74 it is possible to get a hold of the yoke at the back of the winch head and rotate it by hand. I have done this to snug the cable up on the drum. It would take forever to spool the cable however.
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Any galvanizing or other corrosion preventitive coating would be quickly worn away at the contact surfaces. I would have left my shafts stuck inside the rollers but doing so would allow rotation at the fairlead frame, causing wear. The design intent is for the roller to roll on the shaft. Friction is reduced simply by decreasing surface contact by means of the bushings on each end of the roller. Regular use and installing the shaft into the roller with a quality "waterproof" grease would help to prevent the two parts from becoming seized. A 4x4 type grease fitting could be installed at each end of the roller with a counterbore to prevent damage by the cable. This could be done at home on a drill press with relative ease.Good decision to remake them ,
Pls be aware that once done , best would to give them a galvanized treatment.
The position of these shaft and the infrequent use will unevitably result in corrosion action.
Ref the different thread between the vertical and orizontal shaft , I don't recall such difference , but some years have passed from that .
The bearing I removed was double sealed. The felt keeps big debris out. I thought about replacing the felt but you really want something that conforms to the shaft. Since the felt is absorbent, might be best to treat it with a rust preventative., oil, or a water displacing product.I replaced the felt dust seals too but I think with the modern double sealed bearings, the felt is no longer needed and probably allows H2O to sit in the pillow block longer.
They are meant to oiled I guess but it might be less maintenance if the felt was replaced with delrin or something non-absorbent.
I shimmed the old brake shoe with some sheet aluminum.
Works again.