Traveler issue

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   Installed a brand new 27mm Harken traveler with new bolt on track on my boat last spring. Worked perfectly under load until end of season when it started to get stuck.

Any idea of what could be the issue here?

Thanks! JF

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Hoodoo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 27 February 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hoodoo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Traveler issue Posted: 22 October 2013 at 7:52pm
	Installed a brand new 27mm Harken traveler with new bolt on track on my boat last spring. Worked perfectly under load until end of season when it started to get stuck. Any idea of what could be the issue here? Thanks! JF

Bill Layton Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Commodore Joined: 15 September 2002 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 551	Post Options Post Reply Quote Bill Layton Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 22 October 2013 at 8:02pm
	Harken states that the torlon bearings must be sprayed with McLube annually. I found mine got a lumpy feeling, like the bearings weren't round. After spraying Mclube it was perfect again for another year. Mine never jammed though. Check your track where the bearings ride against visually. Clean with water hose, wipe down track with a rag, let dry and spray with Mclube.

Hoodoo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Crew Joined: 27 February 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 30	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hoodoo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 29 October 2013 at 7:52pm
	Thanks Bill. I'll try this next spring