1300C Rotor/Main Gear removal

[jgp12000]

I am attempting to service a 1300C
a generous member gifted me.

The  rotor doesn't want to come off I am not sure if its just stuck or I ain't holding my mouth right? Also the main gear doesnt want to come out,my 1st time on these guys so any insight will help!

[foakes]

That 1300C has never heard of a service before, James —-

The rotating head just lifts off under normal circumstances.

It is not threaded on.

In this case, I generally shoot a little Kroil around the pinion threads —- let it set for 20 minutes, then see if it pulls off.

If it doesn't, then I use a vinyl covered hammer to carefully, but firmly tap the threaded pinion downwards to break the crud that is holding it on.

If you don't have a hammer like that, just use a block of hardwood between the hammer and the pinion.

As for the main gear, just tap it out after Kroil application — using a small wooden dowel.

Some of these have nylon bushings instead of bearings for the main gear —- so be careful not to ruin the bushings.

Then, a really good cleanup, burnishing and smoothing of all friction parts, lubrication, reassemble, test, adjust, tune, recheck all screws —- good to go.

Best, Fred

[jgp12000]

Ain't got it yet but may need a bigger hammer?

Also looks like a/r is still hooked to so.ething but can't  see til the main gear comes out

[jgp12000]

Well I never could get the rotor or main gear out & I am not risking breaking a working reel.I cleaned it up & lubed it.I know these maybe old news for you guys but these reels truly are a
"mark of precsion".I guess the rotors are perfectly balanced this guy spins for days!

Back when these came out I bought a silvercast then a goldcast.
Had I known then woulda shoulda stocked up...The external bail trip & being able to manually flip the bail are a bonus

[MACflyer]

For the money, hard to find a better reel. My 2600c has been worked hard and looks terrible, but is still smooth and feels like it did from day one.

[JasonGotaProblem]

It's a shame daiwa allowed themselves to slip as a company. I mean, it's not like other companies haven't done similar. But vintage daiwa reels were and still are so great for the money.

[work2fish]

Those Daiwa silver series reels have teflon drag washers (at least the 1000Cs I have do). Should those be kept dry or lubed lightly with Cal's?

[jgp12000]

Teflon doesn't need grease,on this 1300C the bottom washer is
Fiber the rest are teflon.

[boon]

It's a shame daiwa allowed themselves to slip as a company. I mean, it's not like other companies haven't done similar. But vintage daiwa reels were and still are so great for the money.

They make arguably the best spinning reel money can buy at the present time, what more do you want?