No drag on a Vintage TED WILLIAMS 535.38490 Sears Roebuck Casting Fishing Reel

[foakes]

Don't know for sure, Alan —-

Something like this may work for the parts needed.

I would want to make sure though —- before spending nearly $40 with shipping & tax —- for an old reel that is missing some parts.

Even if the guy would take $20 for it —- and if it didn't work out —- It would be $$$ down the drain.

Best, Fred

[alantani]

Kind of a fun design.  The drag washer is outside of the reel handle.  The star pushes the handle out and the drag tightens!

[oldmanjoe]

It is hard to see now , but that may have buttress threads .  If you turn the star wheel around and try to thread it on , it will gall the threads .  The thread profile is not like the standard 60 degree thread , it is a 60 / 90 degree thread . 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thread_angle

[alantani]

crud.  ok, going back in!!!!

[alantani]

I think the are regular threads.

[oldmanjoe]

Can you get a good picture of the star wheel threads .  They being stainless steel , they may show the profile .   The brass is pretty galled

[alantani]

crud, no. the reels are all boxed up and are ready to go out. the star turns easily, so i think we're good. 

[thehorseman@bellsouth.net]

Well , Mr ALAN TANI was able to fix both my reels and take the time to call me with what happened. This man is a tower of "reel" knowledge. You are my hero sir. Thank you especially and all the other members for your valuable input and knowledge. It's a blessing to know people like you all are in this group.
Again, many thanks
MGM

[Bill B]

If this group can't fix a problem, it's possible the problem never existed. Good job guys.  Bill