I have this Stradic that somewhat binds at a certain point while retrieving..Upon internal inspection I noticed the piece that holds the shaft and worm gear pawl is hitting the back of the body.Could the worm gear not being all the way in ,causing the pawl slide to travel too far back?
Is the shaft bent at all? Even a little bend will cause the binding on retrieve.
Have you checked against the schems that the 2 or 3 spacers are on the worm shaft in front of the rear plastic worm bush?
Reel Clean,
Washer RD 18199 was missing at the end of the worm gear ,resulting in the pawl traveling too far to the rear housing and hitting it. Added a washer and problem is gone,thank you
Glad to help. :d