rad wolfe Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 I've got a spare tire chain hoist problem on my 87 Blue Marlin . I've never used the hoist but finally found a rim (400 mile international round trip - Ontario- Vermont) and so now have a spare rim/tire.The actuating mech, I mean the long shaft wont turn and is bent( I guess by the last person trying to lower/raise the hoist). the lift mech is welded not bolted to the crossmember and is not easily removed for inspection. I can't see any bent or damaged chain links from underneath. Am I missing something real simple like a switch/lever/lock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek up North Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Am I missing something real simple like a switch/lever/lock? Rust! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaChinook Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 Yep. Most likely. On my 83, while it was without an engine and transmission, I just went into the garage any time I thought of it, and sprayed PB Blaster all over the mechanism and chain. It eventually broke free after a few weeks. Once it broke free, I made sure to spray it with white lithium grease every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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