Help with LBS Makaira 80 Rebuild

[LBSMakaira]

I have an Okuma Makaira LBS 80 reel that I wanted to perform deep maintenance on and have run into a problem. One of the springs popped out while I was working on the handle side of the reel and I've been struggling to fix it. The drag is not functioning properly and I do not want to damage the internals of the reel so would appreciate any help. Here is the most accurate reel schematic that I could find (MK-80WII-SEa): https://www.reelschematic.com/wp-content/uploads/schematics/Okuma/Makaira/Okuma%20Makaira%20MK-80WII%20SEa-MTBLK%202023.pdf

I'm thinking that the mystery spring is 204-4, which is supposed to sit behind (more internal to) the compression assembly according to the schematic. This makes sense because I noticed that there wasn't much pressure holding the pin when I inserted it into the drive gear shaft.

I will attach images of the complete disassembly and re-assembly below. There will also be a video of the current problem I'm experiencing with the reel. Here's a summary:
 - In "free spool," I'm able to pull line out, which activates the clicker. The problem is that the handle turns with a soft clicking sound. The anti-reverse system is working while in free spool.
- The drag lever does not "click" or progress like it should when going from 1-3.
- I'm only able to reel in line once the drag is in position "3" and the clicker works at that point, too.

UPDATE: FIXED! This problem was due to the drag cam not being properly tightened/loosened enough, requiring some trial and error to activate drag around the "1" setting and truly be in free spool at "FREE." The mystery spring went into the housing of the compression assembly. Thank you, Alan, for your help!

[LBSMakaira]

The disassembly continues.

[LBSMakaira]

More disassembly

[LBSMakaira]

The journey continues. I initially thought the mystery spring may have come from the circled-in-red part of the compression assembly below, however, I put the spring here and it messed up the gear selector button so do not think that is correct.

It may go on the other side, compressed, to hold the pin in place in the drive gear shaft.

[LBSMakaira]

More disassembly. Finally got to the spool assembly.

[LBSMakaira]

Disassembly of the spool begins.

[LBSMakaira]

Love these carbon fiber drag washers. I finished putting everything together and still did not know where the string went. The ceramic ball in the magnetic dish was from the drag lever that sits on a spring and makes contact with the decoration plate.

I ensured that the anti-reverse mechanism was able to freely move while being "caught" by the pawl springs so that should not be an issue.

[LBSMakaira]

Here is the video showing how the reel is currently functioning:
https://share.icloud.com/photos/0b96vUtsRpR017P1FRiAaSvnw

- In free spool, I'm able to pull line out, activating the clicker. The problem is that the handle turns with a soft clicking sound. The anti-reverse system works.
- The drag lever does not "click" or progress like it should when going from 1-3.
- I'm only able to reel in line once the drag is in position "3" and the clicker works at that point, too.

UPDATE: The drag lever "clicking" not being there is due to missing one of the two ceramic balls that goes on the drag lever, the one that makes contact with the decoration plate, where there is a curved line of drilled-out circles where the ball "catches" to make the sound. The drag progression had to do with drag cam tightening/loosening.

[alantani]

well, it took a video call, but ian and i figured it out!!!!!

[LBSMakaira]

well, it took a video call, but ian and i figured it out!!!!!

Alan is a legend and helped me figure out what was wrong.    The schematic I was looking at was not accurate since there is no schematic specifically for the MK-80II-LBS.

Here is a photo Alan sent me showing where the spring goes: inside the housing of the compression assembly. This is also called the clutch shift pin assembly in some schematics. When you compress the smaller spring going from left to right in the picture (towards the larger spring), you put the pin on the left side of the smaller spring; that is the correct assembly. Hopefully, this will help others in the future. Now time to plan my next LBSF trip 

[Donnyboat]

Good you have it working, you did`nt have to tell us he`s a legend, we already know that, now show us some pictures, of the fish you catch, nice pictures of the reel, cheers Don.