Avet MXL Constant Clicking

j0k3r · May 10, 2012, 01:05:15 AM

Hi, I just bought a used MXL 6.3:1, so an older edition. When I turn the handle in all lever modes there is clicking, maybe a third to a half as loud as when the clicker is actually engaged. Freespool, bait, strike, full, all makes noise when reeling. Is this normal?

akfish · May 10, 2012, 02:55:49 AM

The anti-reverse dogs on Avets, especially the older ones, just make noise. There's nothing you can or should do about it.

alantani · May 10, 2012, 03:46:21 AM

if it clicks once with every turn of the handle, it might be the main gear or some part of the drive shaft. if it clicks 6.3 times with every turn of the handle, it might be the pinion gear or some part of the spool.

j0k3r · May 10, 2012, 02:03:10 PM

It clicks with as much frequency as if the clicker were engaged... I would think even more than 6 times per handle revolution. It sounds the same as if the clicker were engaged except much weaker in noise.

alantani · May 10, 2012, 02:08:23 PM

first guess is to replace the black plastic collar that holds the click button. i can send you one of those if you wish. i have some extra. alan

dwntwnall4u · May 26, 2012, 08:18:54 PM

Hello Alan, new here. So I suppose I need to order the black plastic clicker housing if my clicker is partially on all the time?
Thanks.
Kevin

Fishermans Paradise · May 27, 2012, 04:17:02 AM

the older model avets do have a clicking sound all the time, it is the design, a mentioned earlier, it is the anti reverse

alantani · May 27, 2012, 05:41:33 PM

the clicker housing is a small black piece of plastic and they act up all the time. send a pm with your address and i can mail out out to you.

redsetta · May 27, 2012, 10:53:06 PM

Quote...the clicker housing is a small black piece of plastic and they act up all the time.

x2 - had the same problem meself.

dwntwnall4u · May 31, 2012, 04:42:37 PM

Quote from: alantani on May 27, 2012, 05:41:33 PM
the clicker housing is a small black piece of plastic and they act up all the time. send a pm with your address and i can mail out out to you.

Hello Alan, pm sent.

alantani · May 31, 2012, 08:41:21 PM

send the collar out yesterday. i ordered 20 of them last year. i am down to the last one.

dwntwnall4u · June 10, 2012, 06:14:57 AM

Alan, is there a better solution for this issue? I installed it and used it yesterday but the noise is back again already?

alantani · June 11, 2012, 05:42:26 AM

if the problem is the click tongue, then you should be able to hold the click knob "up" and make the clicking to away. is that the case?

dwntwnall4u · June 12, 2012, 04:33:48 AM

Quote from: alantani on June 11, 2012, 05:42:26 AM
if the problem is the click tongue, then you should be able to hold the click knob "up" and make the clicking to away. is that the case?

Yes, that's what's happening.

alantani · June 12, 2012, 05:48:07 AM

ok, that's wierd. the new collar should have fixed that problem. the only thing to do now is to replace the button. you'll have to go to the avet website and order one. they do not take phone orders anymore. alan