Abu Ambassadeur 1750A replacement spool bearing cushion

[DrSocrate5]

I have an old Abu Ambassadeur 1750A thats been in the family though my father says he doesn't remember how or when we got it. I think it must have been my grandfathers and my dad just never used it.

Anyway, upon trying to perform maintenance on it, i discovered what i believe is the spool bearing cushion (part number 2231) has been complete warn down. what i believe should be dome shaped is now flat on top. i was poking at it and it must have been worn thin cuz i literally poked a hole through what should be a harder kind of plastic or rubber.

I need help finding a replacement. either original or third party. It doesn't bother me which. it doesn't even need to be the same kind of part. any mod that people use that either replaces or bypasses this part will work for me. I really just want to keep the thing operational as it holds some sentimental value to me. Its my first Ambassadeur after all.

Thank you all in advance.
have a great day.

[thorhammer]

PM Tincanary if he doesn't des this. He may likely likely know, or Fred may have the part.

John

[DrSocrate5]

Thank you for advice. I PM'd Tincanary like you recommended.
Who is Fred? Is there someone on this message board just called Fred? I'd rather not bother an unrelated Fred for no reason by accident.

Thank you again in advance.

[foakes]

I am Fred (foakes).

Don't have part number 2231 in the ABU organizers.

I am fairly sure that Tincanary will have it.  He is the expert on ABU baitcasters.  He will get back to you soon, I am sure.  He is very reliable.

It is just a bearing cushion to help center and adjust the spool tension under the offside spool tensioner cap.

One could be made easily enough, or one could use a round felt pad instead that is slightly modified and oiled.  I have these if needed.

It is a small but important part to the proper operation of these ABU round bodied baitcasters.

They also might come up on e-Bay from time to time.

Best Regards, Fred

[Swami805]

I think tincanary has an online shop.can't find it on here now though