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Overhaul Your Winches
Overhaul Your Winches
A neglected winch is at best inefficient and at worst dangerous. Old grease gathers salt and dirt and creates friction or can even cause the winch to seize. To prevent this, clean and lubricate them every season or two.
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1. You’ll need a screwdriver and Allen wrenches to overhaul a winch. For cleaning, you’ll want lots of paper towels or rags and a toothbrush. Diesel fuel, mineral spirits, or WD-40 all work to remove the old grease.
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