Difference between revisions of "Fix traveller"
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* The [[dodger]] limits the angle at which the traveller line can be pulled through the cam cleats. This makes it difficult to get the line engaged in the cleat. Larger cleats, perhaps mounted at a different angle, would help this. | * The [[dodger]] limits the angle at which the traveller line can be pulled through the cam cleats. This makes it difficult to get the line engaged in the cleat. Larger cleats, perhaps mounted at a different angle, would help this. | ||
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Revision as of 09:30, 5 October 2007
There are several problems with the traveller.
- The line is severely frayed and needs to be replaced.
- The car gets jammed on the track making it very difficult to move even if all lines are slack. It either needs to be lubed, fixed, or replaced.
- The sheaves in all the blocks are broken. The blocks need to be replaced.
- The padeyes at either end of the traveller have sharp edges and they are abrading the line. They should be replaced.
- The metal cam cleats at either end of the traveller are abrading the line when it is dragged over them. They should be replaced with less destructive cleats. (Note: mwall disagrees with tyoung on this issue).
- The dodger interferes with movement of the traveller car when it is folded down. If the traveller rail can be moved forward half an inch, this would help a lot.
- The dodger limits the angle at which the traveller line can be pulled through the cam cleats. This makes it difficult to get the line engaged in the cleat. Larger cleats, perhaps mounted at a different angle, would help this.
