Shimano Bantam Reels Mag 50 ssg

[Fishgolfman]

I have started fishing shimano Bantam 100, 300 and 400 series. All stainless. Very impressive reels. Except three wheel drag but there are-after market replacement. So i picked up a shimano bantam mag 50ssg on ebay. Unfortunately did not notice missing spool control cap, spacer and rubber oil ring. All parts available. The key part is a missing delrin bushing which is not available. Epiphany? How about a bearing ? Thoughts??

[sabaman1]

If you were to replace the bushing it would only be right to replace both sides of spool.

[Gfish]

A cap ball bearing might improve it, but you'll never know unless you test it against a bushing. Godda have some kinda shim in there for spool adjustment. But it prolly oughta be springy like the old brass ones.
Nice reel. What's the gear-side lever do?

[Fishgolfman]

Thanks for info.I was able to find replacement parts based on schematics for Bantam 100, 300 and 50 mag. I was able to exchange parts as i have 100/300 reels to see what fits on 50mag. I also was able to find a hpr bearing replacement and a ebay compatible bushing. Will see comparison.
The lever on side is an on/off switch clicker. Its really loud

[sabaman1]

Fishgolfman, where did you find a source for parts?

[Fishgolfman]

Once i found a schematic number. Googled. Mikes reel repair had some. But ebay was best. Had to go to three different ebay sellers for all the parts!