Daiwa 27H

[Rancanfish]

OK, I'm looking at the schematic and the frame and left side seem to be all one piece, or at least permanently attached.

I cannot figure how the spool comes out. I tug and nothing moves. The spool rotates fine, but won't come out. Am I dealing with the outside of the spool bearing frozen to the sideplate?

I don't see a way (access) to apply any kind of release chemical/lube.

It's late so I'm done for tonight.

Anybody familiar with this tough little son of a gun?

[swill88]

from memory... if you pop off the cap covering the levelwind gear you may be able to get to the ls bearing. (i think)

[Rancanfish]

Well, thanks for the reply, but now I need a new cover, lol.  No access to the bearing.

I was right, the bearing was frozen on the shaft.  I have to say Daiwa used quality bearings in their reels in the day.  The darn thing had rusty crust all over it.  I sprayed it with carb cleaner a few times, wiped it down and the darn thing spun like a top!

The bad news.... when the bearing / spool finally came loose, it took out the nylon cog, and bent the heck out of the clicker assembly.  Then when trying to get the bearing off the shaft I cracked the race/case. 

Hope Daiwa carries the parts still.  If not I have a parts reel for sale.

[swill88]

sorry about the mangled cap... i learned the hard way (now I recall) to use a knife at the top & bottom simultaneously.

Have had good luck with Daiwa parts from this guy.

http://stores.tunasreeltroubles.com/sealine-27h-27sh/

[Rancanfish]

Just bought everything but the bearing. Hope it's available from Daiwa or I just wasted money.

But then again I belong to the Fred Oakes school of thought.  If it's fixable I HAVE to do it.   

I will have spent more than the reel is worth when done.

[Rancanfish]

Daiwa is sending the bearing no charge!  That is the second part they have shipped free.  Not a lot of money but sure generating some Daiwa loyalty here.  And I bet the part gets here before my paid order!

I also found a new Daiwa power handle. Alan gave this to me over a decade ago!  So, thanks again Alan.  I can't believe how dinky the original handle is.

Between Dawn @ SmoothDrag, and our own smooth Bryan, my reels are turning to gold!