I bought Googan's 110N

[PacRat]

I bought this 110N one fleabay. The exterior looked really clean so I pulled the trigger. It came in today and as soon as I turned the crank I knew it was more than just dried up vintage grease. Now I need to start another parts list for Fred. Does anyone have a photo of where this spring goes or if it even belongs in there?





-Mike

[oldmanjoe]

You got it rite the first time , it does not belong there .
 That spring part number is not in this reel no how no way,in the way of the spool.......

[Wompus Cat]

That spring looks like the Spring that goes on the Condensor of a  1959 2.5 Horse Power Briggs and Stratton Lawnmower Engine I lost back in the Day . It has been Modified a Wee Bit but sure looks like it would fit with turnin another coil on it .
 

[foakes]

Oh!

That is where I lost the spring for the accelerator return on my Honda 6.5!

Just make a grocery list of what you need, Mike —-

I will send it out.

Best, Fred

[oldmanjoe]

   Do you need a picture of the hula hoop spring and part number ?
 
     #  103-340

[PacRat]

Thanks Joe, I completely missed the hula hoop spring when I looked at the schematic. I guess I was fixated on that goofy coil spring. It had the rotor nut and washer over the top of it so it just looked like the coil spring was just sort of skewed out of place. I started tugging on it and could tell it wasn't budging. There's no hula hoop spring rattling around in there either.

[oldmanjoe]

Hula hoop spring    AKA  switch pin spring   Just in case some one is looking for it  !!

[PacRat]

Now that makes sense! After you showed me the schematic, I ran out to the bench and made one. I was fairly close (for just seeing the schematic) but the spring stock was too heavy. It fit but a little too much force.

[oldmanjoe]

IT is a lite spring wire About .018 wire .

[foakes]

Got plenty...

Best, Fred

[jgp12000]

Did this Googan also state the 110N was ready to fish?

[Gfish]

Should be interesting to see what's in the gearbox. Then again, the way these are built, "the googan" may never have had to open it.

[PacRat]

The gearbox is pretty clean. Looks like some of the original grease has been evacuated and the bearing feels a bit dry. Seems like they mostly just monkey with the winding cup and bail judging by the rash on the bail screws.

I looked back at the listing and the seller said they hadn't 'fished it'...I wonder if that means they hadn't 'fixed it' also?? I've learned from Tommy and Fred about steering clear of beaters and this one looked like a low mileage gem in the photos. At first I thought it was just a little stiff with old grease but then I felt the grind  and the bail had no snap to it. It would only close half way.

The guy hadn't listed any other fishing gear so I'm assuming he picked it up at a garage sale or something. It's interesting just how critical that hula-hoop spring is and it's difficult to asses the rest of the reel without the bail trip functioning properly. The gearbox feels pretty good without the winding cup attached...maybe only a bearing required there?

[Midway Tommy]

At least the exterior looks like it wasn't abused too bad. You've won half the battle right there. Fred can easily rescue you on any needed or missing parts, they're not very complicated and bearings are an easy fix.

I'm thinking your yard/garage sale scenario may be on the money. It probably didn't work and some novice that had no idea the wire spring was missing Rube Goldberged something to suffice just to get rid of it.

You'll no doubt get it top notch, Mike.

[Gfish]

Just me, but if there's no significant noise or rotor wobble, I'd prolly just grease the ball bearing and see if it's acceptable, as it's not as critical as a spool bearing on a baitcaster.