I recently picked up a OC 88 that's in pretty good shape except a couple things. It is missing a right stand screw. Tried a couple spares I have on hand for Penns but it is smaller diameter than anything I have. I believe the handle is incorrect (aluminum) and
I know the handle nut is wrong. Any idea where I can find parts? Appreciate any help.
i don't have an organized inventory of these parts. hopefully someone here will. :-\
Can you post a picture . Do you have a good hardware store near you ,like a ace hardware . They have small ss screws and acorn nuts .
If you like the reel and will make a long term commitment to it then just buy a parts reel or two. On something like that, if Fred doesn't have it then nobody in the world will have it.
Might want to check with Dominick.
Post a picture of the reel. Jimmer sent me a bunch of parts but I have no way of knowing the size of the screw. I may have the screw but not the handle. If you know the part number, I will check. Dominick
Here is a Smooth Cast 88 on E-Bay
E-bay Ocean City 88
(https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Ocean-City-88-Bait-Cast-Reel-/163609527690)
And here are pics of the 2 diff sizes
https://oldreelcollectors.com/gallery/medium_1-200221133209-3412236.jpeg
the Reel uses short in Foot Frame Long in cross bars
you can buy that reel prob for what it might cost to get parts for yours .....just sayin
I would make the guy an offer because the right side plate is Fubarred .
Everything else looks pretty good on that reel especially the Handle.
Here is a Model 81 that you can rob the handle /nut and screws prob for a lot less .
CHEAP Model 81 (https://www.ebay.com/itm/Ocean-City-No-81-Bait-Cast-Fishing-Reel-Lot-X-14-/174644943385)
Thanks for all the help fellas! I'm thinking just picking up a cheap parts reel might be the way to go. It's not an expensive reel. Might check the hardware store as well. I did find the part number...it is 54-H. Thanks again....I'm blown away by the response!
Quote from: joesquid on February 20, 2021, 10:36:08 PM
Thanks for all the help fellas! I'm thinking just picking up a cheap parts reel might be the way to go. It's not an expensive reel. Might check the hardware store as well. I did find the part number...it is 54-H. Thanks again....I'm blown away by the response!
I just checked, sorry no 54-H. It looks like you are a new member. Don't be blown away. That is the way this site is.
Dominick
Yep...brand new. Thanks for looking for me Dominick. I think I'm gonna like it around here!