Missing medium needle bearing - Barient 28

[DrZiplock]

Heya, folks

While Respira is covered up in the paint shed for her upcoming facelift and with the snow falling outside I took the chance to pull my primaries and take a look at their condition. Considering that they're the originals and I have no idea how often the previous owners serviced them...overall not bad! You can see the pulled apart view before I soaked and scrubbed everything with paint thinner to de-gunk 'em prior to greasing, oiling the pawls, and reassembling them.

All was well with the first and it turns super smooth now that it's back together. However, when I disassembled the second I discovered that I am one medium needle bearing short. There should be four, but I'm coming up with three (and since this isn't school house rock or the chance to lob a holy hand grenade...three is right out).

Anyone know of a replacement source so that I can make it whole again? Hell...anyone have an old Barient 28 that they're parting out?

 

[Christian Williams]

HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches

(Australia)

Also, bearings are fairly standardized and you can probably find what you need on line. I recall that Tom Metzger replaced his winch bearings with standard products.

 

[Pete the Cat]

What Christian said, but--as you know--Barient is out of business. Some very old and experienced machinists might be able to help out with ordering---particularly if you have a sample of what you want. There are catalogue of these things among some old guys who know how to order and get them. Good luck. I rebuild my Windlass a few years back and my friend, the machinist, was the real hero of the effort just for ordering some key bearings that were no longer available from the manufacturer.

 

[DrZiplock]

HUTTON-ARCO Yacht Winches

(Australia)

Also, bearings are fairly standardized and you can probably find what you need on line. I recall that Tom Metzger replaced his winch bearings with standard products.

Ah, the Australian savior of all things Barient. I should have known! Appreciate the link and you're very likely right about the online order.

Nothing says fun like being halfway through a project and having to stop because at one point in history a piece of necessary hardware thought it would be a good idea to go for a swim.

Thanks, gents!