Boat Lift Issue

[Cajunborn]

Hey guys, the shaft on my lift is spinning inside the pulley. Do I need to try and line up the "holes" and place a nail or pin in there? Should I also loosen the set screws in the second pic and try knocking the pulley back on the shaft more? Can someone confirm? TIA

 

[delanted6]

yes on both accounts, the slot is called a key way and the part that is sheared or fallen out on yours is the key.

 

[Dean P]

You can purchase keys similar to this one.

 

[Cajunborn]

Thanks guys!

 

[Cajunborn]

You can purchase keys similar to this one.

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Do you think one of these will fit? Not sure what "standard" is.

 

[Dean P]

Do you think one of these will fit? Not sure what "standard" is.

I do not know your lift. You'll need to measure the width of the slot (since keys are square) and order accordingly. Chances are one of these will fit.

 

[Babin Farms]

Your local hardware store should have an assortment of keys to choose from.

 

[Cajunborn]

Thanks!