C344-J5 Tiburon Frame

[KYN808]

Just bought the Tiburon frame for my C344-J5 and found that it's not a simple switch.  The 344 has rods that go through the reel seat and secured with a screw.  The frame has threaded holes and does not accommodate the rod.  Where can I find screws to replace the rods? Are the screws unique to this size of reel and Newell altogether?  Appreciate your help

[bluefish69]

The rods are threaded & on the other end is a female threaded rivet with screw head. The screws can be bought from McMaster & Car 5/40 thread / flat head but not sure on the C Series

[KYN808]

Are all Newell screws the same diameter/length? Or are they different based on series (i.e. 200, 300, 400, etc)?

[bluefish69]

As far as I know 5/40

[alantani]

contact tiburon.  they should have stainless steel oval head countersunk head 5-40 machine screws to fit.  if not, let me know and i will try to find some for you.  they can cost up to 50 cents each! 

[KYN808]

Well I finally ordered boxes of 5/40 screws from the guys mentioned above and found that I was able to put the 344 together no problem.  The Tiburon frame is really well built and rock solid.  I used 3/4" 5/40 flathead screws to replace the rods.  I also replaced some of the other stock screws with 1/2" & 3/4" panheads.   

Thanks a lot for your help peeps!

[redsetta]

Looks great KYN - well done.