TLD 10 Handle resistance

[JimS]

I have a TLD10 I picked up off EBay and noticed that when I turn the handle with a little bit of drag and holding the spool so it won't turn, I feel resistance at certain spots as I turn it.  When I continue turning it it goes easier, then harder, etc.  If I back off the drag it doesn't do it and if i crank up the drag it doesn't.  it seems to freespool fine.  I took it apart a little bit, put some grease on the drag washer and a little oil on the spool bearings that were visible when i had the spool out. 

Any suggestions on what is causing this?

Thanks

[akfish]

Odds are the pinion bearing in the right side plate is bad.

[foakes]

I think Bill is correct —-

Typically, it is the right side pinion bearing.

When I worked on a lot of these —- that was generally the culprit when the reel was not smooth at certain points.

If I was certain that it was only the pinion bearing —- and if I could not be sure of the finished product —- all (4) bearings would get replaced before it left the bench.  Cheap insurance.

Bad drag could also be an issue.

Best, Fred

[alantani]

these reels usually get a new carbontex drag washer and new bearings.   

[Bill B]

I would start with gently scrubbing the drag washer (assuming it's carbon fiber) with a tooth brush and greasing it with Cal's Drag Grease.  If that doesn't cure the problem then the pinion bearing would be next.  Bill

[JimS]

Thanks for the replies, I knew you guys would know.