changing the oil in a lofrans windlass

[schoonerdog]

Can't get it out through the top oil plug with even the smallest tube for my oil buddy and I think my only option is to remove the oil inspection window. Anyone done this? With a pair of pliers does it just pop off?

The manual states to "replace all outer seals" and fill the gearbox. Any idea as to where to get replacement seals?

[GordMay]

Lofrans Parts & Service: Lofrans'

US Importer/Distributer:
IMTRA CORPORATION
30 Samuel Barnet Blvd - New Bedford Industrial Park
New Bedford Massachusettes 02745
Lofrans Anchor Windlass System – IMTRA Marine Products

Replacement Seal Kits:
IMTRA Marine Products

[hellosailor]

"even the smallest tube for my oil buddy"
How about something smaller?

A 30ml syringe, sold as an "irrigation syringe" (no needle involved) at most phramacy or surgical supplies, pressed into a length of thin plastic "aquarium tubing" etc. ought to get into even a 1/4" hole.

[Steve Pope]

The window is a press fit into the housing, sealed with an "O" ring. They can be difficult to remove as they often have a salt build up on the outer portion. "If" you damage it during removal, they are made by "elesa"(google) if you cant source one through Lofrans or the price is excessive.