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Conventional and Bait Casting Reel Rebuild Tutorials and Questions => Newell Tutorials and Questions => Topic started by: jkel on March 11, 2020, 01:55:03 AM

Title: Loose Jack Post
Post by: jkel on March 11, 2020, 01:55:03 AM
The left side jack post on this bridge plate (from a P322-F) has very slight vertical and lateral play. Is it okay to use it as is or should I find a replacement bridge plate?
Title: Re: Loose Jack Post
Post by: Newell Nut on March 11, 2020, 02:22:51 AM
Wow never heard of that problem before. If the reel works okay no worry but I would look for another bridge just in case it fails..
Dwight
Title: Re: Loose Jack Post
Post by: alantani on March 11, 2020, 03:28:03 AM
Quote from: Newell Nut on March 11, 2020, 02:22:51 AM
Wow never heard of that problem before. If the reel works okay no worry but I would look for another bridge just in case it fails..
Dwight

i'll bet you could peen it and tighten it up alot!
Title: Re: Loose Jack Post
Post by: foakes on March 11, 2020, 03:53:38 AM
Quote from: alantani on March 11, 2020, 03:28:03 AM
Quote from: Newell Nut on March 11, 2020, 02:22:51 AM
Wow never heard of that problem before. If the reel works okay no worry but I would look for another bridge just in case it fails..
Dwight

i'll bet you could peen it and tighten it up alot!

Yep!

Best, Fred
Title: Re: Loose Jack Post
Post by: Bryan Young on March 11, 2020, 04:10:02 AM
Quote from: foakes on March 11, 2020, 03:53:38 AM
Quote from: alantani on March 11, 2020, 03:28:03 AM
Quote from: Newell Nut on March 11, 2020, 02:22:51 AM
Wow never heard of that problem before. If the reel works okay no worry but I would look for another bridge just in case it fails..
Dwight

i'll bet you could peen it and tighten it up alot!

Yep!

Best, Fred

Double Yep!
Title: Re: Loose Jack Post
Post by: jkel on March 11, 2020, 08:20:45 PM
Just a few good taps should do it until it's snug?