Furler Maintenance

[Mike Silverton]

I noticed my furler seemed to move more with more difficulty this season, not as smooth.  Any suggested maintenance?

Thanks, Mike

[Dean Nelson]

I re-built my upper furler a few years back.  The ball bearings had elongated and were no longer spherical...causing it to bind a little while under load.  I contacted Harken (262) 691-3320 and ordered out the following parts:  MP-126, Ball Bearing-1/4 inch TOR (HSB17), and HSB205, Smalley Ring - WSM-106-S02.  Total cost a couple years ago was about $37.  With a little bit of patience putting the loose bearings in the track, I have an upper furler that now works great!  Sorry, I don't have the part number for replacing the entire upper furler.

Also, check to make sure there are no accumulated leaves or dirt in the well around the bottom furler.

[Mike Silverton]

Thanks Dean. I'll check it out.