putting it back together

[tom5500]

i took apart a 505(first reel ive ever done) cleaned/sanded everything looks good..having a hard time getting the side plate to snap back on and when it does its stiff to turn and the spool doesnt free spin( before cleaning it spun forever )  i have no idea what i missed when putting it back together

[Keta]

One guess would be the off handle side bearing is too tight, back it off put the reel back together and then adjust the spool thrust (side play). 

[foakes]

Lee is exactly correct --

Just back off the left side bearing adjuster --

Also one more hint -- when installing the right side plate assembly with the spool in place -- put the eccentric lever in the free spool position -- this will give you a little more freedom of movement when attaching everything finally together.  It backs the pinion off some.

Good work, and good learning!

Post some pics, if possible.

Best,

Fred

[Maxed Out]

    You guys are confusing me . Lee said handle side bearing and Fred said left side bearing.

[Keta]

   You guys are confusing me . Lee said handle side bearing and Fred said left side bearing.

"off handle side"    I occasionally work on LH reels.

[tom5500]

i got it back together somewhat..it turns ok but not perfect.before i took it apart i got 20 second spin on the spool, now maybe 10 if lucky.. i oiled it with abu garcia silicote reel oil( what i had on hand)

[Keta]

Back the bearing off.

[tom5500]

when i did that the spool spun less

[Shark Hunter]

Did you clean the bearings before you re oiled them?

[tom5500]

no, i didnt.. but when the reel was bone dry it spun great.. im still thinking i screwed somewhere along the way

[Keta]

no, i didnt.. but when the reel was bone dry it spun great.. im still thinking i screwed somewhere along the way

If the side plate screwed on like a Senator you might have damaged the bearing but I doubt you could do it by force on a Jigmaster.

[tom5500]

it was tough to get off..i lightly sanded the inside rim to get rid of the buildup and it seated ok

[Shark Hunter]

That reel was pretty crusty. I bet the oil loosened some crud in those bearings slowing your freespool.
That or they need replaced.

[Keta]

it was tough to get off..i lightly sanded the inside rim to get rid of the buildup and it seated ok

Good.

[tom5500]

That reel was pretty crusty. I bet the oil loosened some crud in those bearings slowing your freespool.
That or they need replaced.

how would i clean them?.. they might be somewhat new as when i cleaned the drag washers they were the carbon type..maybe both were changed