Shimano 6000D How to reattach Pawl Spring for baitrunner

drichitt · September 22, 2024, 07:19:39 PM

I removed the baitrunner (BR) pawl spring(#RD5850) but can't remember how to reattach. The spring has a curl end and a straight pin type on the other end. The curl end attaches on the BR Lever Shaft (RD13244), but I cannot locate a hole in the reel body for the other end of the spring.

Obviously I am missing something or not looking at it correctly. Any help would be much appreciated. This is a model BTR-6000D

boon · September 22, 2024, 09:50:59 PM

It's right beside the bottom of the question mark. You have to fight with them a bit.

Also if it's your first time inside a BTR, make sure you line up the timing marks on the main gear and oscillation gear before you put it all back together.

drichitt · September 22, 2024, 11:14:26 PM

Quote from: boon on September 22, 2024, 09:50:59 PMIt's right beside the bottom of the question mark. You have to fight with them a bit.

Also if it's your first time inside a BTR, make sure you line up the timing marks on the main gear and oscillation gear before you put it all back together.

If I am not mistaken, a screw (#6596) will go in that hole as it does have threads.

boon · September 22, 2024, 11:55:28 PM

Sorry, I should have been more specific - there's a little "notch" in the same region as that hole, the bent end just nests in there.

drichitt · September 23, 2024, 01:05:17 AM

Quote from: boon on September 22, 2024, 11:55:28 PMSorry, I should have been more specific - there's a little "notch" in the same region as that hole, the bent end just nests in there.

Thanks Boon.
I have attached another picture.
Are you saying the spring goes where I have my arrow pointing in this picture.

boon · September 23, 2024, 09:45:48 PM

No - sorry, it's quite hard to describe. It goes in the little curved notch to the left of the screw hole and locating post in that photo.

Gfish · September 23, 2024, 10:03:09 PM

Here's a picture of a much older model, maybe it'll help.

boon · September 23, 2024, 11:57:53 PM

Naw on the old ones there's a hole for it to go in. The new ones it just sits in that pocket.

EDIT: I would pull the side off a Thunnus and take a pic for you but they're such a pain to put back together

drichitt · September 24, 2024, 08:40:19 PM

Thank You for your help. I am so conditioned to look for a hole for a spring like that, but it did set nicely in that notch area and worked fine. Reel is all back together and works as good as new.

I found this reel while diving in 60' in the Florida Keys. It hadn't been on the bottom long enough to damage any of the main components, but a molded alloy type metal on the bail assembly was partially eaten away by the corrosion. The bail functions ok but I would like to replace it. Problem is the original bail (RD13206) has been discontinued and the recommended replacement (107MD) is not available. I have a search setup on Ebay in case one of these shows up. If anyone has another resource to consider, please let me know.

boon · September 25, 2024, 04:59:01 AM

The bail from a Thunnus 6000 (107MF) might fit?

drichitt · September 25, 2024, 05:02:12 AM

Quote from: boon on September 25, 2024, 04:59:01 AMThe bail from a Thunnus 6000 (107MF) might fit?

Seems to be out of stock

Midway Tommy · September 25, 2024, 03:28:15 PM

The lesson to be learned from this ordeal should be to always take a few photos when disassembling a reel. It's really easy to forget what it was like before you took it apart.

drichitt · September 25, 2024, 03:38:45 PM

Quote from: Midway Tommy on September 25, 2024, 03:28:15 PMThe lesson to be learned from this ordeal should be to always take a few photos when disassembling a reel. It's really easy to forget what it was like before you took it apart.

I have repaired and serviced many reels. I know baitrunners are a bit more complicated and I did take many pictures while disassembling the reel. But I did not take a picture of this one part. It just seemed so intuitive (famous last works). Actually it wasn't very intuitive; there should be a pin hole in that corner to hold that end of the spring.
I do appreciate your comment, because I did not take enough pictures. I also appreciate all of the comments from the members, like yourself, that take the time to respond to these help requests.