Help with the dissasembly of a 140 Squidder..

[mizmo67]

Always learning, thanks Fred!

[Alto Mare]

Squidder plates are so easy to break — and so hard to replace.

If on my bench, I would:

Screw the bridge back in place —

Slide a wrench over the posts as shown —

Attach the tail plate for extra strength and to keep alignment —

Secure the wrench in a vise or a drawer slightly open enough for a "third" hand —

With the crank knob over the Quick take-apart-screw, use your right hand to pull out the screw while holding and rotating the crank back toward you —

Also hold securely in your left hand the tailplate posts and stand —

It should come loose — then you can start the clean up process.

These old maroon, black, or brown 140 plates are easy to break because they are old, thin, and brittle — so I would caution on any tapping on the plates to loosen.

This works...

Best,

Fred

Clever Fred! That's why you're one of the top repair guy here.

Sal

[Shark Hunter]

I love the 250. Great reel.
Hold onto those squidder parts.
They will become hard to find in our lifetime.