Abu questions.

[Threegals]

Two questions:
1.  What make an Abu 6500 scream when casting? Sound almost as if the clicker is engaged.
2.  Abu 6500, left side, level wind.  The nylon gears that turn the level wind gears, some are held in with a screw, some have c-clamps, other look as they have been pressed on, maybe snapped on.  Can you remove these and replace with a new gear?

Thank you for the advice and help.

[fishhawk]

Sounds like bearings to me??? Anyway the plastic gear youre talking about is the "cog" wheel., And yes they can be removed. Allan did a tutorial on these where he shows how to remove w/ utility knife.
Mark

[nelz]

If the cog is bad, that could be the cause of the noise. For the snap in cog you just pull it out / snap it in.

[fishhawk]

http://alantani.com/index.php?topic=3167.0

[fishhawk]

yea, if it's anywhere near as loud as a clicker it probably is cog wheel
Mark

[Threegals]

Thanks, that should do it. Thought that was my problem. Have the new cog and will try the tool out in my repair. Con

[johndtuttle]

Thanks, that should do it. Thought that was my problem. Have the new cog and will try the tool out in my repair. Con

As well, sometimes the brakes can "howl"...need to clean their raceway with some light oil like corrosion-x. The brakes then rub off the excess.

[fishhawk]

Forgot about brakes! I agree with John! I have heard screams that came from bad (dirty brakes) more so than from a cog. Most problems with those reels is from being dirty.
Mark

[Benni3]

My friend needs some parts for a 6500 cl3,,,,do you just ordered them from abu?

[oc1]

You can order from ABU Service Center or Mike's Reel Repair or ebay or a half-dozen other parts dealers on line.  It's best to start by finding a schematic that matches your model exactly.  Mike's and other places have the schematics on line too.  You may only need an idler gear or LW pawl or worm or carriage but sometimes it's hard to know which one is hanging up the LW.  The trick is to make sure you get all the parts you need the first time without buying parts you do not need.  Dad's Ole Tackle has some upgrade kits that might interest you
-steve

[Marcq]

I have dealt with Jerry many times, great guy that likes to talk, don't hesitate to call him or check out his site
http://www.hookless.com/

Marc..

[handi2]

Buy from Jerry shown above. Great prices and fast shipping.

All of the upgrades needed are there also.

[Benni3]

Thanks very much guys,,,,,Keith I need some pics of that jigging master in action