8000 Baitrunner Handle Problem

[swoffer]

Hi all

Got a little issue im hoping someone has a magic bullet for .

I've got an 8000 Baitrunner on the bench that is all good now except for the handle knob . Its one of the pressed on non serviceable jobs that is very tight . It spins but with a deal of effort . I've had it soaking in Innox for a couple of days but it is not freeing up . Any ideas before I tell the owner its a new handle job ?

Cheers AL

[handi2]

Hi all

Got a little issue im hoping someone has a magic bullet for .

I've got an 8000 Baitrunner on the bench that is all good now except for the handle knob . Its one of the pressed on non serviceable jobs that is very tight . It spins but with a deal of effort . I've had it soaking in Innox for a couple of days but it is not freeing up . Any ideas before I tell the owner its a new handle job ?

Cheers AL

I have heated the chromed outer with a tiny torch and got them to free up.

[alantani]

lining this up straight is critical, but there was one handle that i had to save, so i made a "jig" out of clothes hanger wire that i could chuck into a variable speed drill, then lubed it up and just spun for a half hour.  that actually worked!

[boon]

lining this up straight is critical, but there was one handle that i had to save, so i made a "jig" out of clothes hanger wire that i could chuck into a variable speed drill, then lubed it up and just spun for a half hour.  that actually worked!

Alan giving up the trade secrets

Which model Baitrunner, out of interest?
If it's the 8000 OC then the 8000D handle fits right in and is a really nice upgrade for them, just something to consider, the "egg" handle is much nicer than the plastic paddle.

[handi2]

Fishncomfort on ebay has a replacement handle with knob of your choice that will fit the reel. Its a big improvement over the stock handle and arm.

[swoffer]

Fishncomfort on ebay has a replacement handle with knob of your choice that will fit the reel. Its a big improvement over the stock handle and arm.

Hmm , tried to search that name on ebay, not hits .

Posted by: alantani
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lining this up straight is critical, but there was one handle that i had to save, so i made a "jig" out of clothes hanger wire that i could chuck into a variable speed drill, then lubed it up and just spun for a half hour.  that actually worked!

Tried the power drill thing , the knob shaft started to get hot so I stopped .                                                                                                                                               

Which model Baitrunner, out of interest?
If it's the 8000 OC then the 8000D

Its an 8000 D

[alantani]

more oil!!!!!!

[handi2]

Try Reel Power Handles. Same person.