Newell Parts

[CFish]

Im sure the issue of tracking down parts for Newell reels is becoming more and more of an issue as time goes on but does anybody have a source for some of the basics these days?  Most specifically I'm looking for the likes of handle washers, beville washers and bearing cups.  Any suggestions?  Thanks

[alantani]

bellevilles are stock, handle washers can be cut, it's the bearing cups that are a problem.  there are ways to remove bearings in even the most stubborn of cases.  don't throw any of them away.   

[PacRat]

Get your bearing cups here: www.cortezconversions.com/

[Newell Nut]

bellevilles are stock, handle washers can be cut, it's the bearing cups that are a problem.  there are ways to remove bearings in even the most stubborn of cases.  don't throw any of them away.   

I just removed one Sunday from a friend's reel. I did it with my dremel carbide bit and patience. The fun part of this one is this particular reel was the first Newell that I ever used that a friend loaned me for a day back in 1990. Mr Bill passed away a few years after that and another one of my buddies got that reel from Bill's wife. It has never been services but a quick spin of the spool said bad bearings. Now it has new bearing and drags and just like new again. It was a 540 3.2 and that reel is why I love my 540 3.2s.

Dwight