C clip under handle nut.

[publius]

The little c clip that goes on top of the shaft that holds the handle doesn't seem absolutely necessary as long as your handle nut doesn't fall off?

[handi2]

If the clip holds the gear sleeve in place yes it needs to be there. Like on the Ambassaduer reels.

[publius]

Makes sense. Don't know why I didn't realize that.

[ez2cdave]

The little c clip that goes on top of the shaft that holds the handle doesn't seem absolutely necessary as long as your handle nut doesn't fall off?

If that C-Clip is not in place, the handle has a "sloppy fit" and it will clunk back & forth . . . Use the C-Clip !

[tholmes]

The little c clip that goes on top of the shaft that holds the handle doesn't seem absolutely necessary as long as your handle nut doesn't fall off?

If that C-Clip is not in place, the handle has a "sloppy fit" and it will clunk back & forth . . . Use the C-Clip !

Yep! Part #4490. I always keep a few spares on hand. That is the most common missing part on Ambassadeurs that folks bring me to fix for them.

Tom

[ez2cdave]

The little c clip that goes on top of the shaft that holds the handle doesn't seem absolutely necessary as long as your handle nut doesn't fall off?

If that C-Clip is not in place, the handle has a "sloppy fit" and it will clunk back & forth . . . Use the C-Clip !

Yep! Part #4490. I always keep a few spares on hand. That is the most common missing part on Ambassadeurs that folks bring me to fix for them.

Tom

Tom,

What is the actual size of that C-Clip, in case one should be lost on a fishing trip, where access to genuine Abu parts might not be available ?

Is there a "generic size" that will fit ?

Thanks,

Tight Lines !

[handi2]

The little c clip that goes on top of the shaft that holds the handle doesn't seem absolutely necessary as long as your handle nut doesn't fall off?

If that C-Clip is not in place, the handle has a "sloppy fit" and it will clunk back & forth . . . Use the C-Clip !

Yep! Part #4490. I always keep a few spares on hand. That is the most common missing part on Ambassadeurs that folks bring me to fix for them.

Tom

Tom,

What is the actual size of that C-Clip, in case one should be lost on a fishing trip, where access to genuine Abu parts might not be available ?

Is there a "generic size" that will fit ?

Thanks,

Tight Lines !

Yes you can get the SS clips from any hardware store.

[tholmes]

Tom,

What is the actual size of that C-Clip, in case one should be lost on a fishing trip, where access to genuine Abu parts might not be available ?

Is there a "generic size" that will fit ?

Thanks,

Tight Lines !
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I don't know the size, I always just buy the Abu parts. You could take one with you to the store and match the size. I would assume that it's metric.

Tom

[handi2]

I bought a SS clip set on Amazon that contains hundreds of them in all sizes. They are not magnetic at all.

It was cheap too.