I have a Maxwell windlass, no idea which model. (it's off of a 390 Trojan Express, built by Carver, if that helps) It has an "enclosed solenoid" box, but the o-ring on the box doesn't look like it was ever installed properly. The solenoids definitely have some corrosion on them, but I haven't been able to test them yet. Everything from the helm back is right (switch works as it should and transfers power as it should), but I get nothing at the windlass.
I tried bypassing the solenoids to get the anchor down, so I can use the anchor without the windlass. I don't have the manual recovery handle (I need one and need to figure out where to buy one). I was told that it's a large torx bit, but a big negative there. After spending $60 on a T55-T100 set, I realized that none will fit. It's some proprietary handle size. It's approximately 1" point to point (it measures around .950 give or take .020). I ran a jumper from the power to one side of the motor and got it to move a small amount, but the issue was... if there's two choices, you go the wrong way first time, 100% of the time... That's what I did. Ran the winch a bit tighter, but only about an 1/8". It hasn't moved in 2 years, and it had a small amount of slack, I doubt I hurt anything.
However, after that, the motor wouldn't do anything, in either direction. Checked the breaker, etc., all the obvious stuff.
My question is two fold:
1) if I get new solenoids will these work? (former product code is 19045 on the box, to the extent that it helps)
https://www.hodgesmarine.com/Maxwell-Re ... iramsegdoh
Or is this the correct product?
http://www.satpro.tv/Maxwell-Dual-Direc ... 4AQAvD_BwE
and;
2) can a quality starter/electronic motor rebuilding place rebuild the motor for the windlass? Pics to follow, but they probably won't be here until tomorrow. I have a ton of work to do tonight. It's a white box mounted on the deck with "Maxwell" across it.
Maxwell RC Windlass ID and Assistance
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Re: Maxwell RC Windlass ID and Assistance
My solenoid box looked similar and I replaced it. I took my motor to local electric motor shop and they looked ot over and tested it for $50 and found that it was in perfect shape. The said no reason to work on it but could of rebuilt it if needed. I also replaced my foot pedal switches and cleaned up my electrical connections.
The main problem I had was without using the emergency handle to tighten down the clutch it would never pull up the 200 ft of anchor chain. You need to get that handle.
The main problem I had was without using the emergency handle to tighten down the clutch it would never pull up the 200 ft of anchor chain. You need to get that handle.