Slight Handle Bind When Drags Buttoned Down

[russ1962]

Here's something that helped me with a similar problem. If your gear-sleeve is held on with a screw rather than a c-clip, check to see if the inside of the handle nut is rubbing on top of the gear-sleeve screw. If it is you can use an additional washer on top of the handle (under the handle nut) or get a screw with a flatter head.
Good luck
Mike

It's a C-clip.
Thanks for suggestion.

[russ1962]

OK, I took it apart and re-assembled it and it's still got that same slight drag in the same spot. It's so, so slight that I don't think anybody would ever notice.
I did install new carbontex not too long ago and am beginning to wonder if that might be related to the issue.
I'll put it on a scale and find out at what point I notice it.

[PacRat]

If you have another Newell (or even just a set of gears), swap out the main gear.

-If the problem goes away, the culprit is the main gear and it will need further inspection and/or cleaning. This could be just one bad gear tooth or debris caught between teeth. I say to check the main first because your bad spot comes up one every full turn of the handle.

-If the problem remains, the culprit lies in the bridge/gear sleeve or drag stack.

Mike

[bluefish69]

Also check the Yoke. If there is a ware spot in the horse shoe then the Pinion will not ride straight to the main gear.

Mike

[russ1962]

If you have another Newell (or even just a set of gears), swap out the main gear.

-If the problem goes away, the culprit is the main gear and it will need further inspection and/or cleaning. This could be just one bad gear tooth or debris caught between teeth. I say to check the main first because your bad spot comes up one every full turn of the handle.

-If the problem remains, the culprit lies in the bridge/gear sleeve or drag stack.

Mike

I'll give that a try. Thanks!

[russ1962]

Also check the Yoke. If there is a ware spot in the horse shoe then the Pinion will not ride straight to the main gear.

Mike

Thanks! I'll take a look.

[russ1962]

Everything seems fine with the gears and yoke.
I guess just it's just part of this reel's personality.

Perhaps a few of the other Newell owners on this board can check their P series reels and see if they notice anything at the 12:00 position when tightening down the drags?
It's very, very slight.
Again, not a hindrance in any way. Just something I noticed.
Thanks !

[russ1962]

Update: I took it apart again, re-assembled, and slight handle bind is gone. Still not sure what was causing it, but I'm happy!
Thanks for all the suggestions.