Reel Repair by Alan Tani

A Benora tutorial sure would be nice. 

Quote from: MarkT on Today at 03:35:09 AMThe people who have it slip don't try as hard as you... which is why it slips!

" Friendly banter "    Like Fishermen who buy pre snelled hooks by the six pack verses the one who buy bulk hooks .   Beginning to understand why slip on shoes is the new fad .
 

Quote from: JasonGotaProblem on April 29, 2024, 04:03:15 AMThe other idea if you're feeling tedious is to replace all the inner components (springs and rollers) Shimano uses metal spring ARs so that's actually an option if cleaning isn't.

I once tried that on another reel, and learned that it is above the pay grade of my hands and eyes, but thanks for the suggestion.

Quote from: akfish on April 28, 2024, 11:23:28 PMI believe the roller clutch is press fit so that it's tricky to remove the old one and stick in the new one. You need to get socket (or something else) that fits the shaft so you can punch out the old bearing. But only if you need to replace it. Any chance you can clean the old one so you don't need to replace it?

Thanks.  This bearing is pretty well shot.  The reel had millimeters (really) of salt caked inside it, and the bearings were dry.  I don't know how that much salt buildup could happen.  It's impressive that the reel worked at all.  I once replaced a clutch in a Calcutta without major problems, so that's probably what I will do.

Very nice work .   

Quote from: 0119 on April 19, 2024, 05:34:35 PMPenn always available?  They can't provide parts for Spinfisher V's anymore.

News to me.  But what do I know. 

tony (Parts and Service Manager)

Quote from: Reeltyme on Today at 09:12:41 AMIt was a service job I did for a customer last year. He has 4 of the same reel. I contacted Shimano direct and first they asked "where did I get the reel" and then informed me it was not supported and parts were discontinued and unavailable. Thanks to Dave's in Tampa, I was able to find comparable parts for repair. This experience just reinforced my dislike for Shimano.

But definitely reinforces my fondness for Dave's in Tampa.

Quote from: Midway Tommy on April 29, 2024, 02:50:53 AMThose were made by Ofmer around 1970ish. That is going to be a tough find. Unless you get lucky you're probably going to have to find a donor reel to cannibalize. 

Thank you Tommy

Yes.

I'll keep everyone posted, as it progresses.