750SS METAL WASHER STUCK IN SPOOL

[LTM]

Hi all,

Purchased a back up spool for my 750ss and was checking the drag stack and noticed that the bottom hex metal washer wont come out. I placed a doubled up blue shop towel on my handy wood block, inverted the spool (washers side down) and gave a few sharp wraps on the block and nothing. Any suggestions?

Thanx,

Leo

[MFB]

You could try pressing or punching the nylon spool bush out I used a deep reach hex socket with a slightly smaller diameter than the bush.

Rgds

Mark

[LTM]

Im concerned about maring/scratching the reel, for I may return it. Any other methods to remove the washer?

Leo

[Alto Mare]

Place the spool on a towel face up, get a punch and  gently hit the corners of the washer as close as you can get to the edge, one might do it and the washer should come loose. You might also need  dental picks to help pull it out. If all fails try what Mark mentioned, the bushing is plastic and shouldn't scratch anything on the way out.

[Alto Mare]

Leo, I forgot to mention, if you're going with the drag upgrades leave that washer alone, it will help as is.
Just in case you're not, put that spool in the box with everything else and I'll trade you with one of mine, I have a couple.

[LTM]

Thanx gentlemen,

Got it with the Sal technique, light tap only! Yes Sal, going ahead with the drag upgrade. Currently chasing down a 450.

Leo