Abu Ambassadeur 6000

jiggyjig · September 10, 2012, 09:14:55 AM

Hi guys,

I've just stripped and cleaned a 6000. I didn't realise the older Ambassadeurs didn't have CT drag washers - so I have ordered these from Dawn, and will be opening the reel up again when they arrive.

On rebuilding the real I find the gear is not as willing to re-engage as before the service - and the left hand side plate sometimes needs a knock to make the gear pinion engage on the spool. The main gear pawl is resetting the clutch - it is just not engaging the pinion on the spool.

Could this be too much grease on the parts - I didn't think I was too liberal with it - or is it a spring issue?

Any advise will be gratefully received. Cheers JJ

Keta · September 10, 2012, 01:26:25 PM

The pinion gear ID should not be greased.

Nessie Hunter · September 10, 2012, 10:30:45 PM

Agree Keta.. Probably got grease inside the Pinion Gear...

Needs to be clean and very lightly oiled....

Also check the Springs, they could be weak or need a little tweaking.

Yoke/spring Posts sometimes get clogged up, make sure they are clean, smooth and very lightly greased..

jiggyjig · September 10, 2012, 11:17:46 PM

Thanks guys, yes there could be a little Cal's grease inside the pinion - I will clean it and oil it when I put the CT drag washers in. Cheers JJ

jiggyjig · September 18, 2012, 08:50:51 PM

Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know what you probably know already - Dawn at SmoothDrag is AWESOME.
She has really helped me out with CT washers etc. Really great service.

JJ

Keta · September 18, 2012, 09:12:06 PM

Quote from: jiggyjig on September 18, 2012, 08:50:51 PM
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know what you probably know already - Dawn at SmoothDrag is AWESOME.

Yup!!!

Nessie Hunter · September 19, 2012, 06:17:30 PM

Quote from: jiggyjig on September 18, 2012, 08:50:51 PM
Hey guys, I just wanted to let you all know what you probably know already - Dawn at SmoothDrag is AWESOME.
She has really helped me out with CT washers etc. Really great service. JJ

Yes sir. She is a jewel to have, work with or know...

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Dawn · September 19, 2012, 07:45:55 PM

Thank you all

alantani · September 20, 2012, 01:55:18 AM

take a look at the pinion gear and find where it engages the spool. make sure there are no burrs on any of the contact surfaces. it should engage cleanly. when you assemble the side plate, make sure the pinion gear travels up and down smoothly as well. the yoke should orient in only one way, but check that anyway.

jiggyjig · December 31, 2012, 10:24:27 PM

Happy New Year All

Problem with the 6000 sorted - had the yoke in wrong Doh!

alantani · January 03, 2013, 07:02:36 AM

glad you've got it working!