Charlie Bress wrote:
I've got this small block and tackle set that has been kicking around
for years. The way the ropes are configured seems wrong. While the
system works, the ropes always twist around themselves and the
resulting drag makes the whole thing pretty useless, especially if
the ends are extended far apart.

The fixed end is located between wheels 6 and 7.

What is the right sequence for running the rope through the wheels?

You can see the current setup using the link below.

http://mywpages.comcast.net/cbress/P8110001.jpg

Charlie

The fixed end must be at the end of the run, after wheel 7. It looks
like it is crossing between 3 & 7.