While tearing down the winches I discovered caked and hardened old white lithium grease. I want to recommend to everyone to get the old stuff out and replace it with a synthetic grease we use in the hvac indutry called (superlube) . It will not break down or cake and allows smooth movement of parts and protection from moisture and salt water and won't melt and run out of what you put it on. Also it is an excellent dielectric for your batterys and all other connections. Don't miss out on this tip I'm sure you will be glad you used it